Robozone Podcast

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this year’s game. Defense will be a huge part of this game and the panel discusses how import defense will be! The panel also provides some input on where teams should focus their efforts for this week in the Charged-Up Season! Don’t forget to watch the video series that FIRST in Michigan has on YouTube covering the Everybot Build for the 2023 Charged Up Season.Interview Panel:Bruce Stone - Team 302 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/302Ed Wynne/Mark Faunce - Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536Links mentioned in the recording: FIRST in Michigan Everybot Build Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd3tSwJfPHk&list=PL6fCSvDccI_6AlpMG64ZjrArrFbdb_nN6

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. The panel discusses how teams should be focusing their efforts for Week 2. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this years game. We also discuss how defense will be the exciting figure 8 demolition derby in the middle of the field for excitement in the stands. Interview Panel:John Wolfert Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767Video Link: https://youtu.be/dO2rGXEo3mk

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff for the 2023 FRC Competitibe season. The panel discusses the game and how some teams might approach the design of their robots to accomplish certain aspects of the game. Interview Panel:Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084Matt Brechting - Team 4967 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4967

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff event hosted at Lawernce Technological University. The panel discusses the event and the support that LTU is doing for local teams in the area and the sponsorship for the RoboZonePodcast. Interview Panel:Dr. Selin Arslan - http://www.ltu.eduDenver Rochon - RoboZoneLorne Plant - RoboZone

Video Link: https://youtu.be/rTL2puCXUhwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Power Play FTC Game Animation trailer. The panel discusses their initial reactions, some suggestions and how your FTC team might want to approach the game and your robot design. Interview Panel:Chris Sommers - Team 5090 - The Loose Screws - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5090Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/Ed Wynne - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/

Video Link: https://youtu.be/T60Zll6bwhcEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the route to the Michigan State Robotics Championships with Team 27 Rush and Team 2337 EngiNERDS and looks back on the Rapid React Season. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Rush - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337 EngiNERDS - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2337

Video Link: https://youtu.be/gYbmJbvJRvwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from World Champs event in Houston and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. Toics such as a Team Mom's compeition and t-shirt trading even make the discussion! Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Knight Vision - Team 3175 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3175Jason - Drive CoachCooper - Drive TeamMax - Drive TeamIzzy - Drive TeamHouse of Cards - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Chris - Drive CoachMarcus - Drive TeamPeyton - Drive TeamAndrews - Drive Team

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Michigan State Championships and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. We also discuss what is happening currently at the World Championships in Houston.Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Ben Shoemaker - Team 3655 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3655Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084Russ Mars and Team Fridgebot - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084 Video Link: https://youtu.be/U8LmgmJ2c80

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 5 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 2767 and 494 now with winning multiple blue banners we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing for State Championships in Michigan and around FIRST. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:Kim ShumakerJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767Jay Tembrink - Team 494 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/494Video Link: https://youtu.be/G2GOZUFndCA

Video Link: https://youtu.be/b03WsR6waSIEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 4 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 33 and 4362 now with two blue banners a piece we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 5. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:Kim ShumakerJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Jim Zondag - Team 33 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/33James Garrett - Team 4362 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4362

Video Link: https://youtu.be/pLYDLNKkjswEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 3 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 4. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action. Interview Panel:Isolina Carlini - Team 2832 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2832Joshua Dunston - Team 3357 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3357

Video Link: https://youtu.be/HrVfaHSG8KwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 2 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 3. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 2 and returning to action. Interview Panel:Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Allison Kneisler - Team 3538 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3538

Video Link: https://youtu.be/QuCxsiqfyqQEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 1 events at Kettering University and Calvin University. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 2. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 1 and returning to action. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 RUSH - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27Don Ridge - Team 1506 Metal Muscle - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506Team 7226 Error 404 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226

Video Link: https://youtu.be/F0zsaJ5dKw4Episode Description -In this episode, John Wolfert and I talk about what we saw form the Week 0 Events being held around the world in preparation for the first Rapid React Week 1 events. We discuss strategies we saw, how defense might be a big part of this seasons game and how we will see multiple robots traverse the hanger in Week 1. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn Wolfert

Video Link: https://youtu.be/803jOJv_NQsEpisode Description -In this episode, we speak with panel of individuals that their sole focus is Scouting for the 2022 Rapid React season. They each provide their teams approach to both Pit Scouting and Match Scouting. We cover some of the important aspects of scouting for this game and scouting in general. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertKim ShumakerSpecial Guests:David Reeves - Team 862 LightningJustin Christenson - Team 3536 ElectroEaglesDennis Burton - Team 3536 ElectroEagles

Episode Description -In this episode, we speak with panel of mentors about prepping your team for our FIRST event in the 2022 Rapid React season. We cover topics from Scouting, Batteries, Drive Teams and Student Behavior for events. These is a treasure-trove of information within this episode so make sure you have a pen and paper to jot down some notes! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertKim ShumakerSpecial Guests:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Team RushJon Uren - Team 1684 The ChimerasCory Walters - Team 2767 Stryke ForceClinton Bolinger - Team 2337 The EngiNERDS

Video Link: https://youtu.be/STvmammVqS8Episode Description -In this episode, we speak to members of Team 3847 Spectrum and Team 95 The Grasshoppers to talk about their approaches for the 2022 Rapid React game and their robot designs. We cover Intakes, Indexing and the Climbers that each team has now developed and implementing to get ready for their Week 1 events in Rapid React. We also talk about the Open Alliance and the importance of information sharing between teams in a format the helps inspires students to learn from other teams then their own. This episode was jammed packed full of information and I would like to thank Allen, Mason and James for coming onboard! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Allen Gregory, Mason Abrell - Team 3847 Spectrum www.Spectrum3847.orgBlog.Spectrum3847.orgInstagram/twitter/facebook: @Spectrum3847James Cole-Henry - Team 95 - The GrasshoppersOpen Alliance Discord: https://discord.gg/pMxQD8SgJh

Episode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of Team 118 Robonauts and their 2022 Everybot design. We learn about the history of the Everybot and how with each passing season how the program evolves and continues to help FRC team be competitive from a singular design. This episode was jammed packed full of information that any team could use to get their teams ready for the start of the 2022 Rapid React Competitive season! We even have some Week 1 predictions from our panel on what we might see int he playoffs and perhaps winning events! Thank you to Ryan and Ethan for making themselves available for this stream recording and for what Team 118 does for the first community! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Ryan Stockton and Ethan Reed - Team 118 Robonauts - https://ccisdrobonauts.org/

RoboZone Podcast Episode 161 - Chairman's Award Process with 2021 CHAMPS Team 503 Frog ForceEpisode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of Team 503 Frog Force from Novi Michigan about the coveted Chairman's Award. As reigning 2021 World Chairman's Award Winners they stop by and provide some insights on how they approached the task of creating their 2021 submission for the Chairman's Award. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShumakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Tom Pospeshil and Ashna T. - Team 503 Frog Force - https://frogforce503.org/index.html Video Link: https://youtu.be/zwD1RFWVy9s

Episode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of the legendary Greenville Texas based Robowranglers Team 148 on how they approach each season with their design and build strategy. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShumakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Adrienne Emerson and Students - Team 148 Robowranglers - www.robowranglers148.com Video Link: https://youtu.be/aWT0gc3P2kQ