Favorite Robots at the Championship

[Cartwright]

I originally wondered the same thing about 217 over 254, but what I soon saw was that not only did 217 and 1114 have connections, but 217 could do what 254 could not do as easily: place the ball at the end. Though, it didn't affect the outcome of many of the matches the Galileo #1 Alliance played, it is still an advantage from a scouting standpoint.
I thought 148 was a good pick because they didn't really need another hurdler. What they needed is a racer, and there was probably no better racer on Galileo than 148. Yes, there were robots that may have been just as fast, but 148 had used a strategy throughout the competition that helped them a lot as a racer. However, I did think it was interesting that 1114 took the risk in having a racer along side a robot that was known to have broken multiple times. For a team to do make that decision, I think they must be very sure of their own abilities because once 217 broke, nobody could help 1114 hurdle. Obviously they were confident in their abilities to win without help hurdling. 1114 is by far my favorite robot, and I thought it was great that they chose 217, essentially giving them the chance to win a second national championship.

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by Corey Balint

968/254. Brilliant machines yet again.

Im still baffled as to why 1114 chose 217 before 254. Still seems very dumb to me, even though they won. 217 broke frequently and just had general issues over the past regional and at nats. Same with 148. Seemed odd.

I can understand the decision for that kind, BUT I don't see why they picked 217 over 330, which I've seen driven better and is better built. (again, not saying 217 is rubbish, far from it, but when you are #1, why not go with the better bot that does the same things?)

[Davey H]

I really like team 2337's robot, It is really fun to watch that thing boot the ball over the overpass...das boot!
And as always I really like team 330's bot, its always seems to be something pretty simple, yet it always gets the job done

[Jimmy Cao]

This may be biased, but I love 217's robot. I'm not surprised at all that 1114 picked them. Many of their issues that they encountered in the eliminations didn't happen until then.

They never broke their latex in the qualifications (or at least I don't think they did). They cannot really be blamed for tipping (it was really of no fault of their drivers), and that electrical problem was a one-time thing...

I practiced with them for hours leading up to this. Their robot is so simple in so many ways. Their drivers are so extremely skilled and they're extremely nice.

Other robots that impressed me (on Galileo) were 254, for their slick shooter-like design, and 195 for their awesome hybrid. Of course, 1114 is also one awesome machine for... well... everything!

[Nuttyman54]

I'm a personal fan of 27's robot. It's an amazing piece of engineering and was a pleasure to watch on the field.

I have a soft spot for 217's design as well, as they accomplished the design I had attempted to develop at the start of the season.

Other favorites this year include 254/968, 1114, 987 and 1519's little rabbit that never played in an official match, but was wicked cool to watch in practice matches.

Edit: Can't forget 1771 for combining a shooter with suction. That was a beauty to watch on Archimedes!

[Dan Petrovic]

Originally Posted by Jay Lundy

I'm sure 1114 felt they could win it all whether they chose 217, 330, 254, 1717, or probably a number of other bots too.

I don't think anyone is ever so sure that they will win. You never know what will happen.

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Watching 1114's robot in person was truly a privilege!

That's what's great about IRI! You get to see all of the best robots in person!

[JackN]

Originally Posted by Davey H

I really like team 2337's robot, It is really fun to watch that thing boot the ball over the overpass...das boot!

I agree with Dave, I could watch 2337 hurdle all day long. They were my favorite robot from this season.

I also enjoyed watching 1114 play the game with their smooth and efficient robot zooming around the field.

Team 121 had a really cool robot, I really enjoyed watching them hurdle and make those smooth moves around the field. I also loved when they came out to the field with 148's extra frame in their claw.

[waialua359]

121 is clearly hands down my favorite robot during the build season. We cant even count on our fingers how many team's robot designs were inspired or even outright duplicated from the Rhode Warriors.
254, 968, and 233 all had beautifully designed and machined masterpieces.
I still like 25's drivetrain. So robust and reliable.
1771 made me a believer that suction/vacuum designs can work.
1114 proved that the best design can also be the simplest one.

Comments on Einstein matches.
Newton had a great chance to win and I felt that both alliances were equally balanced when compared with Galileo. As a spectator from the stand, both alliances looked very impressive as expected. No offense to the other divisions, but I felt that the eventual winner would come from the Newton/Galileo winner.
The only chances I thought the other alliances had were maybe their hybrid and/or defense, especially from 348. Their defense proved effective minus those G22 penalties that really hurt them.
The one thing we learned in the elimination matches that proved effective even on Einstein from the matches we saw is that defense was the best role, IMO, from the 3rd bot. Even 148 stopped focusing on laps and played defense first.

[Rick TYler]

I know this is an FRC-centric thread, but the most thoroughly thought-out and executed robot at Atlanta may have been FTC 74. Among other things, this three-regional winner could pick up rings from the floor using a conveyor belt, and then flip the opposition's rings into a storage basket and their own onto a goal. This deprived their opponents of rings to score, while racking up a near-certain 45 points a match in a game usually won with a score of 45-70 points. Just freaking awesome. There were plenty of other great FTC 'bots in Atlanta, but 74 stood out for their ability to eat their opponents' rings using the same mechanism that they used to score their own. Very, very nice.

[BT987]

i really like how simple and effective team 330 bot was!!!

[Akash Rastogi]

If you watched 190 playing with 1902's porker like I did, then you'd agree that 190 was the coolest lol.

My absolute favorites were:
27 Team RUSH
1771 > pwnage

and 190 Gompei and the Herd.

[sdcantrell56]

Thanks to everyone who mentioned us. This was definitely my favorite robot that I have been a part of and I am so proud of everyone on the team for such a great season.

I would have to say my favorite not counting us would be 254/968. Something about west coast drive and that super smooth elevator that always gets me, although I'd never build a west coast drivetrain.

[Karthik]

There were many awe-inspiring designs this year, but one robot stood out in my mind for the sheer fun factor of it all.

Team 832 and their absolutely awesome "Boom Grouch" as coined by the Simbots.

[Triple B]

254/968 is my favorite with 1114 a close second.
mike d

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Karthik

There were many awe-inspiring designs this year, but one robot stood out in my mind for the sheer fun factor of it all.

Team 832 and their absolutely awesome "Boom Grouch" as coined by the Simbots.

Agreed. The Oscar-bot was a real hit with virtually everyone that saw it. A definite crowd favorite!

-dave


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