Coolest Robot Trick of 2001

[Mike Soukup]

Originally posted by Kit Gerhart
but our giving up the "end zone" points prevented us from getting the 700+ points needed to win competitions without partners like 71 or 308.

What about rampbots, like *ahem* Wildstang We could have gotten 700 points with the right partners - a goal mover & 2 BB bots, one of which must limbo.

Mike

[Matt Derov]

I for one have to give credit to all the ramp 'bots out there. Without ramp 'bots, a lot of teams wouldn't be where they were. I know we did a lot better when we had one. With that said, I though the coolest ramp 'bot was team 111. After being eliminated in the semi-finals at nationals, the rest of the stage crew and I stayed back stage to get a better look at the matches. I'll never forget the way team 111 rolled over that ramp and reset it so quickly. True control. My peers and I were truly amazed.

I can't forget team 69, you guys were amazing as well. I remember when I saw you open up into "the ramp" for the first time in your practice round in Hartford. Our whole team went nuts.

Who's everyone else's favorite ramp robots?

Matty D-Team 131 CHAOS

[Eric Tarnowski]

Wildstangs were definately impressive and in my opinion the best rampbot. They were fast, efficient, and could do more than just be a ramp.

Eric

[Kit Gerhart]

As pointed out, Windstang's very nicely done ramp bot presented a good method for balancing the goals and getting to the end zone. I am always impressed with what they do with that thin aluminum, and it was amazing how quickly that big ramp could fold and unfold.

In addition to the ramp capabilities, Wildstang was the best, or certainly one of the best at towing and placing goals for other robots to balance.

[Katie Reynolds]

I have to say that Wildstang was definatly my favorite rampbot, for all of the reasons previously mentioned!

- Katie

[Matt Ryan]

The ability of our driver to tip over a goal on our robot's back and balance it in under 1 second .

It has to do with the robot, honest!

The ramp/wedge was extremely effective, as well. "Everyone needs a good wedgie!"

[Tom Schindler]

How about the ability to right a tipped goal??? I'm not sure how many teams can do this, the only teams that i know of are us and 190.

[Tom Fairchild]

At the beginning of this year, when our team (of which we built a robot that can do just about everything, including limbo) had finished up our drive train, I saw a music video of a robot. A robot that saw the entire competition in an entire different light than our team. This robot was wildstang.
Okay, forgive me for the ultra-cheesey intro, but its true. I really was amazed when 111 put up their first video of their bot. I went to their site frequently, to check up and see how they did. Watched and was amazed when I saw the 710 round, while not serving their primary design function, it was still awesome.
I am honored to say that the only time I saw Wildstang compete is when I lost to them during the National Semi-finals. Looking right across the bridge, when this massive machine that I have seen so much online but never in person comes over and unfolds was quite inspiring. For that feeling alone, I vote for Team 111, Wildstang, for the best play award.

~Tom Fairchild~, who at first thought it was odd to have a favorite robot. If only he knew just how obsessed with robots he would become....

[Carolyn Duncan]

After much thought I have decided that I really liked 122. Their robot, just as Tom said, could just about everything. I liked the programing done on it, push this button and the arm does this automatically. I was intregued by what they had done, maybe because outside of their actual team I was always around. I'm sure they got really sick of me always being there too. But thats my vote, cn it if you'd like but I only recall one mistake by their team and it was a driver error made because they were rushing.

[Matt Attallah]

I liked Metal In Motion because of their robot and their kind hearts. I had to borrow their labtop for 2+ hours and they where more than willing to allow me to use it, and their robot could balance *2* goals off the bridge with ease. Very, very nice job. (Think they are 313 or something like that!)

[Madison]

Originally posted by Matt Attallah
I liked Metal In Motion because of their robot and their kind hearts. I had to borrow their labtop for 2+ hours and they where more than willing to allow me to use it, and their robot could balance *2* goals off the bridge with ease. Very, very nice job. (Think they are 313 or something like that!)

Metal-in-Motion is #343.

http://www.metalinmotion.com/

[AndyTriboletti]

Originally posted by Dan_550
That was just sad when you guys lost that 4x multiplier, I almost ran to my pit to mourn, but I had to do that anyway, because some driver broke my team's bot, again, and I had to save the day. At that point, we were in 44th, only ahead of the all-girl team in the red shirts, so we let anybody drive it.

Speaking about Drexel, does anybody know what # the team from Florida "Think Pink!" is? I'd like to add them to the autobalance catagory.

ugh, don't even remind me about that play
-Andy, one of drivers of MOE in 2001

[Deej]

I do concur that righting a tipped goal was quite impressive and being able to do so was definately unique...i also have to agree with being able to place a ball on the far goal was also an added advantage that we could also do...i'll have to say the neatest bot i saw was 308...while beatty was able to perfect it...308 had those awesome arms and were able to beat beatty at Hoosier Havoc..my vote

[CaptainPlaid]

As long as we are tooting our own horns ......here goes mine. I came up with the wedge idea on my team and they thought I was crazy......but we did it. Our faling idea with the wheelie bar that caught us on a cushion of air allowed us to have a solid frame. You could jump on it with no problems. (Believe me ) It did make the wiring a little tough though.

Here is a pic of the bot going over the ramp. I have one of us in the upright position at home if anyone is interested.

[ReijiH]

Team 25 with it's ability to jump over the bar, wether or not it was useful, it looked great!