I am yet to meet the cheeseburger but I am sure we will be best buds when I do this year!! How do your makers divide time and upgrades between you and your brother, the Krusty Grab? Do they feel a little bit neglected? Do you sometimes wish that you have your own cheeseburger cheerleader buddy?īut generally, the technology used in me and The Krusty Grab is similar, so R&D efforts can be shared. New Zealand has a can-do attitude which has helped us get to where we are, we don’t stop improving and making changes and are always after the best result, like many Kiwis. As the first international team to win it, we have made history and will forever be etched in the history books of BattleBots.
It is such an honour to represent Aotearoa, and the University of Auckland overseas. Being able to out-manoeuvre and finally send them out of the arena was very special to me, and it all being the fight for the Giant Nut makes it so much more special.Īs possibly the first international robot to become a BattleBots champion during its ten-season run, what is it like for you and your makers to be representing Aotearoa New Zealand on this global stage? Whiplash is a seriously scary opponent, and they are masters of control. Which one has been your favourite fight so far and why?įor me, my favorite fight has to be the grand final against Whiplash. You’ve fought off some iconic robots in the BattleBots scene, including Tombstone who you’ve mentioned, who is a legend in that universe. Sometimes parts break and no one can see it, so they have to be really careful to check everything and not carry damage forward. Their top tip would be to take me apart after every fight and inspect every single part. Maybe they could make me more spares though, to make that process easier.ĭo they have any tricks/secrets for keeping a top piece of engineering equipment in good shape? My makers are pretty great! They do a great job of maintaining me between every fight. Is there anything they do as humans that stand out as successful or otherwise? Your makers are now seasoned professionals in the BattleBots world.
Next year, they will make to stop that happening… and also to stop me from catching on fire like I did in that fight. This year, we lost a fight against Bloodsport because of a few mechanical reasons, like the tire falling off my wheel. Every fight - regardless of if we win or lose - things can be improved. It is as heavy as my weapon.Īre there any major lessons that you and your makers will keep in mind as you go on to defend the Nut?
Thank you!!! The trophy itself is 44lbs and REALLY hard to get through airport security. What’s something unexpected about this trophy that you’re allowed to tell us about? My electronics have improved so much!Ĭongratulations on being the winner of the coveted Giant Nut. I especially love the changes that have been made to me to make me more reliable. Every year, robots come with new technology and new ways to make things tougher and more powerful. What’s something that still excites you after three seasons on a globally-televised show?Īfter three seasons, what is still really exciting is seeing the developments of the entire field.
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Human drivers are great, but I would love to have a mind of my own. I would like to have AI drive me to exploit the weaknesses of my opponent better. If you can have any upgrades you wish applied to your body or brain - with no financial or technological limit - what would you choose? All of the mechanical parts in the brushless motors have been replaced, and they are now to a point where in all eight fights this year, not a single one broke! We know you get upgrades and body modifications every competition, but which ones have been your favourite to date? It’s been almost three years since we’ve first met, End Game.