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Why all the robots, which we see are ... ridiculous? No matter how well the authors have not programmed their behavior when confronted with the reality of the robot is still not good enough.





I think the answer is obvious - robots have no natural selection. How well they had not thought through the creators, they will never match the reality. Only natural selection can cause engineers to jump above the head. A robot - the present evolve.

And where natural selection is effective as ever? In the fighting without rules. When the two come into the arena of the robot, and one out. In general, all that awaits you at 31 October and 1 November. Here for example, the famous champion of « Opener » - during participation in the battles, the authors have replaced seven models, each of which takes into account the experience of previous battles. As a result, the car was born significantly superior base model.





The first problem was perevorachivaemost robot brilliantly solved in the second generation - the robot has become a two-way.





The third generation has added a new hydraulics, maybe design robots were too strong.



The fourth generation of radically increased the pressure hull.



Generation E stuffing completely changed, now it has become more compact, reliable and invulnerable.



Generation F - again, fully updated stuffing, new hydraulics and a new battle tactic - now the claws can provide two modes of pressure - 4, 25 tons of solid construction and 2, 5 tone for everyday use.



What distinguishes the first model from the last? Reasonableness of all nodes. If the first robot design was based only on theoretical estimates of the authors, the model F is fighting vehicle, in which, as on a warship there is nothing superfluous, and each node and element have been severe practical tests.

What makes the authors each time so radically improve the robot, each time surpassing ourselves? Opponent. Which one time was a little better, more experienced and more agile. That robot had to get better or disappear. Only the more powerful enemy can make you evolve.

If we look at this phenomenon in a larger size, then one is tempted history of helicopters - the good, they appeared almost recently and their evolution proceeded before our eyes. Since the end of 1950 for the first time in history began massive use of helicopters in the Vietnam War. An ingenious enemy countermeasures and the need to quickly make changes in design have led to a very rapid progress of the entire aircraft. Duma is not an exaggeration to say that in ten years in Vietnam helicopters have done way more than in the previous half century.

, Bell started with the use of light transport helicopters for medical services even in Korea, you can remember these cars on the series MASH.



Great car, but malopodemnaya and totally defenseless enemy fire. Given the Korean experience, Bell suggested that the Army develop on the basis of Bell 47 something better. So in 1956, I was born XH40 .



As you can see, he was very similar to the famous Vietnamese « Huey », but he still will have to go through the thorny path of evolution - in the first battles that turned decisively enough engine power, the control system can be easily damaged by enemy fire, door jammed, and the capacity needed in a couple of times more. Taking into account all these factors, I was born Bell UH-1 «Huey» - the most successful and recognizable helicopter of the twentieth century.



At first all went well, but then there were the Vietnamese anti-aircraft guns «Шилка» MANPADS « Strela- 2 ». Helicopters were unable to quickly get troops into the zone of action until smooth out the landing zone. From 7000 machines were shot down in Vietnam 3300 pieces. Such a low ratio of losses to the number of sorties unique for aircraft in conditions of intense fighting contravene the 1:18 000. However, much of the combat deaths fell to the caption "Flight accident". For example, if shot down the helicopter sat on his airfield, where safely consumed, it is not counted as a downed. The same happened with the salvage, who managed to come back, but not beyond repair. The command required to leave the helicopter so tenacious, but to transform the transport "Huey" in the strike force. So the light was born modification Bell Model 207 Sioux Scout, it still discern the features of UH-1, but has seen a very different role.



The first tests have forced designers to go ahead and screw up all the parameters to the limit. Reduce housing 90 (!!!) and see his book, a car equipped with the most advanced electronics and weapons. The main attention was paid to protection from enemy fire - the case was so narrow that the helicopter was difficult even to hurt small arms. And from MANPADS systems protect the system through the exhaust dispersion rotor. So in 1967, she was born the world's first attack helicopter AH Z1 Cobra .





Cobra was so successful, that could make a decisive contribution to the fracture of the war - in the final stages of the Americans were able to completely eliminate the use of ground forces and air forces stopped only general offensive on northern Vietnam An Loc in 1972. Imagine - only 1,000 machines could replace more than 300,000 Marines! All this became possible due to the amazing fitness machine - in the jungles of Vietnam, she felt spreading at home - a narrow profile gave no defeat, redundant control system does not allow to lose control, even in contact with, and guidance systems destroyed anti-aircraft gunners before they are fired. Of the 1,100 machines were shot down in Vietnam 300.



This example clearly seen how the rapid and radical progress can be, if given the right motivation. In just 10 years, the Americans have moved from a low-speed light transport helicopter invulnerable to the hunter. And I help them with this simple vetkongovets the Soviet MANPADS in the hands. Do not be in Vietnam of Strela-2 did not come to light, and AH-1 "Cobra" - the only machine able to survive a direct hit by anti-aircraft missiles.



Now let's see if we can also accelerate the evolution of Russian robots. In the next post we will talk about them in more detail, and is offering you a list of English-robots champions, who will come to help evolve our teams in the ring:



Ripper (JOHN & DAVID FINDLAY)
This is the sixth incarnation of the robot Ripper, one of the most
Successful robotic heavyweights. Regular updates made
its unique fighting machine. It is not one of his soperni-
Cove woke up in terror in the cold condensate, watching in
dream approaching the bucket Ripper.
• The winner of the fighting in Swindon in 2008
• The winner of the fighting in 2008 Barnsley
• Champion of the winter battles in 2008
• First place in the Premier League in 2009
• The winner of the league fighting robots 2011
• RobotLive: First place in the competition in 2011
• RobotLive: Team victory in 2011
• Award "Best robot heavyweight" 2011
• Award "Best Pilot" 2012
• First place in the battles "Robots-breakers" in 2015
Year established: 2013
Weight: 100 kg
Speed: 19 km / h
Armor 3.2 millimeter steel Hardox
Power: two engines Bosch at 750 watts
Weapons: bucket, so to pick up and turn enemies
Strengths: successful weapons
Weaknesses: Breakage mechanism return bucket
Team: John Findlay and David Findlay

Description: The first model Ripper was created in 2001
year, but then the creators failed to qualify.
The robot was redesigned for the first time entered the arena in 2003, in the seventh
Mykh battles robots, demonstrating its superiority not only all
participants, but also robots guarding Arena.



MONTI (MAD)
That can be as simple yet powerful as a heavy hammer on wheels? A young participant with a roar breaks into the ranks of the veterans league perplexed robot on the move giving kicks and uppercuts.

Year established: 2014
Weight: 100 kg
Speed: 19 km / h
Armor: solid steel and stainless steel
Power: two electric motors of 750 watts
Weapons: Hammer
Strengths: speed and terrifying weapon
Weaknesses: it is easy to turn
Team MAD: Alan Young, Dave Young, Mike Young and Anne Young

Description: This is the first experience of creating a robot ss hammer hammer from the team MAD. He's still quite young and has not had time to show itself in all its glory, but his ambition and formidable weapon impressive. Monte was named in honor of the robot from the series "The Big Bang Theory".



MERLIN (MAD)
The Magic have been? Robot Merlin his whole being says the opposite. Using the enchanted and lift lines from ancient Celtic magic in your program code, Marilyn regularly makes his opponents disappear. Outside the Arena.
• Champion "Robots tramp Magna", 2005
• Clean Sweep team tournament, along with the robot Velocirippa, 2008
• The winner of the "Robot Live" in Huddersfield 2008
• First Place "Robots - destroyers" 2008
Year established: 2006
Weight: 99, 7
Speed: 16 km / h
Armor: A mixture of 3.2 mm to 4 mm titanium and steel Hardox
Power: two electric motors Bosch at 750 watts
The weapon: a powerful pneumatic flipper working on carbon dioxide
Strengths: can drive upside down, has a forklift truck
Weaknesses: open wheel
Team MAD: Alan Young, Dave Young, Mike Young and Anne Young

Description: Marilyn - the first robot team MAD. It was created in 2003, but in view of a technical failure of the seventh day before the fighting, was disqualified. After that, he often takes the second place in the local competition, not yet prevailed in the 2005m year. His reworked so many times, but he always carries his flipper, which has many times demonstrated its superiority, throwing opponents outside the arena.



Stinger (KEVIN SCOTT, JOHN & DAVID FINDLAY)
Stinger is known for its uncontrollability. However, it is not only the headache of his pilots, but also terrified opponents. You never know what to expect. It accelerates, causing a heavy ax with a bang and sparks fall again and again on the body of the enemy, he starts furiously rotate around its axis, causing severe wounds blades anyone who dared approach.
• 3rd place in the British competition 2000
• The victory in the team tournament "Robot Live" team Tilly All-Stars, 2010
Year established: 1999
Weight: 95 kg
Speed: 16 km / h
Armor steel shell
Power: two electric motors of 750 watts
Weapons Percussion + peak ax blade
Strengths: Really heavy weapons, the robot - rather "slick" for his opponents
Weaknesses: hard to manage
Team: Kevin Scott, John Findlay and David Findlay

Description: Stinger - heavyweight veteran involved in the fighting for 16 years. After participating in competitions all over Britain, the robot retired, but the team Ripper had other plans for him. John Findlay bought Stinger its creators and literally breathed into him a second life.



4X4 (BENNY & ANDREW KARSTEL)
Robot 4x4 - team player. His power is concentrated in the wheels that send him a formidable bucket right on target. It could easily hold and locate the enemy somewhere in the corner, and as he could not move, talk about his dream of becoming one career bulldozer.

Year established: 2002
Weight: 100 kg
Speed: 16 km / h
Armor case of steel and aluminum
Power: two electric motors of 750 watts running on 4-wheel
Weapons: The Power of Acceleration + bucket for moving and turning enemies
Strengths: Can ride "upside down"
Weaknesses: Open wheel
Team: Benny Karstel and Andrew Karstel

Description: 4x4 - Irish as its creators from Dublin. This is the second robot, assembled this team, his specialty - local live performances "Robots-breakers".



TOP (JASON MARSTON)
Himself Thor, son of Odin, of a kind aces came down to participate in battles Bronebot! His legendary weapon, a hammer Mёlnir capable of converting and an ax, striking lightning armor of enemies by sending them e souls in Valhalla!
• Widnes 2013 Semifinalist
• Championships quarter-finalist in 2013
• Robots Live! Witwicky 2015 Second place
• The World Championship 2015 second place
Year established: 2005
Weight: 100 kg
Speed: 32 km / h
Armor steel Hardox
Power: two electric motors, to 2940 watts
Weapons: Pneumatic ax with interchangeable nozzles
Strengths: Powerful weapon, a small clearance and sturdy armor
Weaknesses: chronicles recall a few breakdowns Torah
Team: Jason Marston

Description: Despite the fact that the Torah has reworked six times, he always had his business card - a heavy ax that can be converted into a hammer. His bangs are able to split even the most strong enemy armor.





Openers (JASON MARSTON)
One of the most powerful and bloodthirsty robots Kan-Opener reveals his enemies as cans, plunging them hydraulic claws, capable to crush a car. Although, who knows, maybe he just likes obnimashki?
• Robots Live! Team Championship 2012 second place with a team Mighty Reds
• Robots Live! Burges Hill 2012 Third place
Year established: 2009
Weight: 99 kg
Speed: 40 km / h
Armor 4 mm titanium
Power: two electric motors, 750 W
Weapons: Hydraulic crushing jaws, capable of compressing with a force of 4 tons. Pointed tail acting as a battering ram
Strengths: Weapons on both sides, replaceable jaws
Weaknesses: The high ground clearance, vulnerable to attack ax
Team: Jason Marston

Description: The robot - one of a family, build a team Kan Opener. When the team has ended its combat career, Jason Marston bought this model. Jaws robot so powerful that they can crush a car. They can be exchanged for a similar, depending on the enemy nearest battle.



BEAST (JOHN LEAR)
Quick and agile, with a wild character and habits of the predator beast is able to find a weak point of the enemy and instantly send it into the air.
• Robots Live! Burges Hill 2013 Semifinalist
• English Championship 2013 fourth
• Winter Tour 2013 semifinalist
• English Championship 2014 second place
Year established: 2012
Weight: 102 kg
Speed: 32 km / h
Armor Exoskeleton of welded pipes in order to facilitate and accelerate the robot
Power: two electric motors Bosch, 750 W
Weapons: A powerful lift, able to throw the opponent away from the arena
Strengths: Powerful weapons and high maneuverability
Weaknesses: The protective structure leaves the inside of the wheel and open to attacks
Team: John Lear

Description: The Beast - heavyweight who has rebuilt six times. The first version was created in 2001, the robot immediately won first robot John Findlay, after which the team became good friends. Since then, much has changed Beast, over and over again to improve your lift.



Kronik (MAD)
Powerful fighter, his power to lift yourself to feel afraid of many opponents. Battle paint Kronik fully reveals his character - a fierce desire to win.
• Robots Live! Burges Hill 2013 Semifinalist
• Winter Cup England 2004 Finalist
• Competitions in Denbihe 2005 Second place
• Winter Cup England 2005 Winner
• International Championship 2006 Winner
Year established: 2004
Weight: 100 kg
Speed: 16 km / h
Armor steel Hardox, aluminum and durable steel
Power: two electric motors Bosch, 750 W
Weapons: Pneumatic lift, able to lift 2 tons
Strengths: The weapon, able to lift a car
Weaknesses: Limited supply of gas; happened, the robot threw himself from the arena
Team MAD: Alan Young, Dave Young, Mike Young and Anne Young

Description: Originally Kronik was created by Dave Lang. In its first guise he reached great heights in the championships. Then in 2004 it was successfully rebuilt, and then luck began to smile Kronik, when he won the championship in England in 2005 and the World Cup in 2006.

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Source: geektimes.ru/company/balrobotov/blog/264512/