Best Robot Ever 92-07 edition

[chaoticprout]

Hey, while I know a similar thread was made before, the last one that I've seen was from 2004, three years later, what robot do you think was the best one ever? I myself will have to go with 25's robot last year, from being undefeated going into Atlanta, and being finalists, that robot was amazing. What do you guys think?

[EricLeifermann]

I'd have to say either 71 in 2002, that robot was made to win nats. Or 111 in 2003 for stack attack, perfect design for that year and an awesome auto mode.

[haroony341]

25's 2006 robot. i was amazed by it. it worked flawlessly.

[Cowmankoza]

Originally Posted by EricLeifermann

I'd have to say either 71 in 2002,

agreed, one of the most amazing robots I have seen

[Tim Delles]

71 in 2002 hands down. the only reason they lost a match on einstien is because they broke.

71 in 2001 is very close. come on this was a great design, couldn't beat it.

111 in 2003 very solid design and almost unbeatable.

[xzvrw2]

man, i can pick the best one i think it is for that year since 2002.
i cant pick just one tho.
heres mine

2002: 173
2003: 469
2004: 45
2005: there were so many great robots i cant chose just one
2006: 1114
2007: there are so many here too...i cant list them all

[Lil' Lavery]

I'm dead serious when I say, if it doesn't say 71 on the side, it probably shouldn't even be considered. Hammond's '97, '01, and '02 bots all come to mind as some of the most dominant ever. They haven't been to the national/championship semi-finals SIX times, FOUR times winning the event, by fluke. I'll break it down year-by-year for the past few just out of mercy for the others though.
While it may be too early to assess 2007 (IRI hasn't happened yet after all ), I think 330 put out the best machine this year. The Beachbot was as dominant as any team could be this year. Big useful ramps, powerful drive (with exceptional drivers), maneuverable, quick, could score through defense as well as anyone, lethal when left alone, semi-accurate autonomous (not bad for not using any sensors). And the results showed it, winning LA, San Diego, and Curie.
Raider Robotix in 2006 was dominant, but I personally like the 469 Aim High machine even more. Las Guerillas had the fastest rate of fire of any team, would hit a few in auto every round, an accurate turret, powerful drive, maneuverable with the drop-casters, ground loading, huge human loading hopper, and could score at will. They have a justifiable complaint that they should have AT LEAST been in the Curie finals if it weren't for a mistake by the refs (not counting an off-sides penalty against their opponents), and I personally believe they would have advanced to Einstein.
Triple Play is tough. So many teams put out great robots, with very few truly emerging from the crowd. I think the Pink machine barely edges out as the best from 2005 (sorry 217, 67, 254, 71, 118, etc.). 233 won Florida and Colorado (and IRI), and was absolutely spectacular. They could score as quickly and efficiently as anyone, had a killer autonomous that would load twice from the auto loader, could score very high, evade defense, and was just plain good.
So many good bots have graced the field over the years. The Killer Bees in 2004, the Poofs every year, the 2006 Triplets, Wildstang in 2002, Delphi in 2000, etc.
It's almost impossible to pick the best every, but if I had to, I'd say Beatty in 2002. That beast was just that, a BEAST. Team Hammond doesn't rack up the wins for nothing.

[Kyle Love]

71 in 2002.
111 in 2003
A lot of bots in 2004
330 in 2005
Triplets in 2006
1902 in 2007

[Ben Martin]

Well, just from my years in FIRST, 233 had one of the most outstanding robots in 2005. There have been others, but that one sticks in my mind the most.

[T3_1565]

71 in 2002 was amazing. I can see any other robot that beats that thing, not only was it a flip bot (started on its end and fell over) but it also "walked" per say! Most amazing bot I have seen

[Nuttyman54]

I'd have to say Team 60's 2002 robot and 190's in 2004 (I realize I am now a 190 mentor, but that robot has been one of my all time favorites since I first saw it in summer 04)

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I'm going to re-iterate the nomination for 71's 2002 robot. That has to be the best robot, ever!

I liked 65's 2003 robot, 217's 2003 robot, and 111's 2003 robot. StangPS was just plain amazing... seriously, go check it out on 111's website.

190's 2004 robot was amazing simply because it could get on the bar in auton.

2005 had so many good robots and I never saw Pink's bot.

2006, there was a lack of robots that AMAZED me for some reason. However, 469 stood out of the crowd.

[JackN]

In every video I have ever seen, Team 71's 2002 robot looks completely dominate. It just blows my mind in terms of sweetness. But I was not around then, and the robots that I have seen that blow my mind are these

2005
233-This was the best robot that year. They did nothing wrong. Their speed, scoring ability and autonomous were amazing. Them not winning the championship that year was jaw dropping. The robot was truly unbelievable.

2006
25-The robot was a perfect machine. Never has any robot so dominantly played at regionals. Even Hammond didn't win two regionals in 02. The 25 bot was so good and effective at scoring that they went 36-0. Think about that, let it sink in. They won 36 straight matches. No one could do this ever again. This robot shocked me when I first got a chance to see it up close. It blew my mind

2007
1114-This was by far their best robot, even better than 06. They lost two qualifying matches all year. In a year that you could only win with two good partners, they beat everybody by themselves. I think they could out hang anyone in any match. No one could adequately defend them, thanks to their amazing quickness and strong drive train.

[Arefin Bari]

My favorites in the past 6 years.

2002: 71, 180
2003: 111, 175
2004: 45
2005: 217, 233
2006: 25, 217
2007: 148, 1114

[Andy Baker]

ChiefDelphi in 2000

That's my favorite.


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