Top 3 bots in your state: 2013

[Kellen Hill]

I'll throw a few out for Georgia even though I didn't get to watch too many matches this year.

2415: While they weren't completely on their game at Peachtree, where I saw them, it seems they started to hit their 7 disk auton and sweep up the floor pretty effectively at champs.

1261: One of the stronger cyclers I was able to see at Peachtree.

4080: Their full court shooting abilities seemed to come out of nowhere as they went the distance for the regional win. Not the most accurate FCS from what I saw, but had the ability to swing matches significantly when they found their spot.

Other teams to note for Georgia, from what I saw, include: 1648, 4509, and 2974

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Tetraman

#3003, TAN(X)
Again, I could give this spot to so many teams, but I want to specifically highlight 3003. They won the most difficult FLR to date, played solidly at Buckeye and was ranked 34th in Archemedies with a 5-3 record. Still need more proof? They went 24-14-0 this year. Their total record from 2009 to 2012 was 18-25-2. Yes, they won more matches in 2013 than they had in their previous 4 years combined. Let's hope they can keep it up.

That's a very impressive turnaround, it's always see that sort of thing to happen.

Curious if 3003 could give any insight into why they did so much better.

[Basel A]

Originally Posted by jwallace15

For Michigan (in my own opinion)
33: Very effective floor pickup, 7 disk auton, 10pt hang.

469: Centerline Auton, effective floor pickup, 10pt hang. Capabilities to FCS

67: Very accurate FCS, effective cycler if needed, 30pt or 10pt hang (30pt can dump)

While there apparently isn't any argument as to the actual top 3 for Michigan, I'd like to give some bonus points to 1918 for greatest potential. They about as close to having it all as any robot I saw all year, though the end result was that every facet of their game needed work.

As mentioned, 3539 and 2054 were very good. 1718, 245, etc. are worth shouting-out as well.

[swwrobotics]

For Washington DC in my opinion:

1. Team 2900 - Had a working autonomous, could consistently shoot in the middle goal, cycle and 10 point climb THROUGHOUT the whole tournament (made a working pool noodle blocker by the end of the tournament as well).

2. Team 2914 - Had an effective high goal shooting autonomous once the quarterfinals started

3. Team 2912 - Had an effective pool noodle blocker for full-court shooting robots.

[Caleb Sykes]

Minnesota (not fair since there are so many teams):
2169 King TeC - most consistent FCS I have yet seen. They also shoot discs from the highest possible point, making defense on them a nuisance at best. No big deal you say, just stop them from getting into position. Good luck. They have an incredible shifting drive train. They can climb for 10 like the best of them, but usually don't because they can score more with discs.

2175 The Fighting Calculators - 5-disk auto, guaranteed 4-cycles, can drive circles around defenders, then climb for 10.

2512 Daredevils - FCS to rival even 2169, consistent cycler, ingenious ground pickup, 10-point hang. They've got it all

Honorable mentions:
3018 Nordic Storm - Creativity award at Champs for their 50-point climb/dump.

2705 WE ROBOT - 18 in autonomous, 2 cycles, then a 3rd level climb in every match they played. They surely would have advanced further in every competition (Lake Superior, 10K Lakes, MSHSL State Championship) if they wouldn't have had to play us . Definitely one of my favorite robots to watch.

[Aren Siekmeier]

Originally Posted by inkling16

Minnesota (not fair since there are so many teams):
2169 King TeC - most consistent FCS I have yet seen. They also shoot discs from the highest possible point, making defense on them a nuisance at best. No big deal you say, just stop them from getting into position. Good luck. They have an incredible shifting drive train. They can climb for 10 like the best of them, but usually don't because they can score more with discs.

2175 The Fighting Calculators - 5-disk auto, guaranteed 4-cycles, can drive circles around defenders, then climb for 10.

2512 Daredevils - FCS to rival even 2169, consistent cycler, ingenious ground pickup, 10-point hang. They've got it all

Honorable mentions:
3018 Nordic Storm - Creativity award at Champs for their 50-point climb/dump.

2705 WE ROBOT - 18 in autonomous, 2 cycles, then a 3rd level climb in every match they played. They surely would have advanced further in every competition (Lake Superior, 10K Lakes, MSHSL State Championship) if they wouldn't have had to play us . Definitely one of my favorite robots to watch.

You are too modest. We of course mustn't forget 2052, with a dead simple machine and a deadly combination of speed and flexibility. You guys easily outcycled us any day, and your flexibility to shoot full court when open really killed by the state championship. And a solid, buzzer beating 10pt hang to boot.

[rachelholladay]

I'll actually do the state next to mine, instead of my own. Off the top of my head, judging from Bayou and Razorback -

MIssissippi:

1421 Chaos - 30pt climb + 20pt dump with some 1pt dumps. They were one of the most consistent climbers and I believe one of the best climbers at CMP. They won Razorback with 1477.

456 Siege - Solid cycler with great vision tracking that won them the 'Innovation in Controls Award' at both their regionals

1927 Tempest / 364 Fusion - Pretty good shooters with 10pt hangers.

[lynca]

I enjoy these threads because it helps me learn about great teams all over the country.
Texas is pretty stacked but the top 3 was pretty clear this year.

TEXAS:
118 - Robonauts - 3 regional winner
1477 - Texas Torque - World Champion
148 - Robowranglers - Einstein Team

[jessss]

Minnesota
1) 2052 - Wonderful cycler, full court shooter and 10 pt hang. 2502 by sure dominated in all Minnesota events, and won Lake Superior, 10,000 Lakes and Minnesota State Tournament. My favorite robot in Minnesota, they were by far my favorite Minnesota team to watch and play against.
2) 2169 - A great full court shooter and made it all the way to the finals in Galileo.
3) 2512 - Another great full court shooter and cycle.

[JohnSchneider]

Originally Posted by lynca

I enjoy these threads because it helps me learn about great teams all over the country.
Texas is pretty stacked but the top 3 was pretty clear this year.

Texas: Where 2 divisional semi-finalists, and a top25 team aren't even in the top 3.

[TheMadCADer]

Originally Posted by lynca

I enjoy these threads because it helps me learn about great teams all over the country.
Texas is pretty stacked but the top 3 was pretty clear this year.


TEXAS:
118 - Robonauts - 3 regional winner
1477 - Texas Torque - World Champion
148 - Robowranglers - Einstein Team

Those Texas teams also have some of the best names out there. Unique and descriptive, yet simple and catchy.

[DELurker]

In the trivially obvious and no particular order category ...

Delaware:

365 - MOE
1370 - Thermogenesis
(there is no third team in Delaware ... at all...)

Neither team played each other at all this season. We didn't attend the same events, so I cannot really say which was better. Once Duel on the Delaware rolls around, though, there might be some better information...