Barry

Barry
Barry
Participation Information
UK Series	1
Team Information
Team	Team Power
Team Members	Amy Sproat Chris Sherwood Daniel Parry
Other Entries	Sonic (Series 3)
Robot Statistics
Weight	116kg
Dimensions	1.20m x 0.76m x 0.65m
Clearance	6cm
Power	2 x 24V Wheelchair Motors
Weapons	Front Scoop
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

"On the way out of the arena one of the crew commented on Barry's name saying that it is probably the meanest robot with the weakest name. That was the whole point."

— Daniel Parry

Barry was Team Power's entry in the First Wars. Due to the limited budget available, it was decided to concentrate all effort, cash and weight allowance into motive force and have the minimal amount of weapons. Barry therefore comprised basically of two batteries, two speed controllers, two gear boxes and two pneumatic tyres. It was armed with a spring suspended, bulldozer inspired plough and, at 116 kg, it was easily the heaviest competitor robot in any of the main series, barring walking machines. However, this didn't save it after getting stuck in the Gauntlet, first on the grille, then on the ramp.

When Barry reached the set, it took a huge chunk out of the doors on several occasions, requiring a carpenter to mend. It was learnt that radio frequency was causing the problems, but when a crew member attempted to mend the problem, Barry activated and bowled him over, causing him to slice open his arm on the scoop blade of Barry. Fortunately, he was not badly hurt.

Robot History

Series 1

Barry came off the turn-table at the start of Gauntlet and began to drive forward trying to get around the corner towards the house robots. The house robots Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal came out to meet it and blocked its path, pushing it onto the lighting grill. Barry was stuck and unable to move. The house robots then came in to attack, Matilda used her chain-saw and some very impressive sparks flew, resulting in very little damage, but Barry was still stuck.

"We couldn't do anything. We had had our one and only chance and blown it big time."

— Regret of Team Power

Barry is attacked by Matilda

The team remained optimistic that Grunt, who was driven by the son of judge Eric Dickinson and owned by the producers, would go out, but Grunt completed the Gauntlet, securing Barry's defeat. In a last cruel gesture, Team Power stuck around to watch the Sumo, which Barry was ideal for, and watched Grunt forfeit its place in a suicidal leap from the podium straight away.

"We were kicking ourselves. It would have been easy for Barry; no problem. When it came to Grunt's turn (watch out for this on TV) he drove straight off the edge. Why couldn't he have fallen in the Gauntlet so at least we would have been given the chance to show up the house robot, Shunt?"

— Daniel Parry on the website

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 1

Series Record

• Series 1: Heat, Gauntlet
• Series 2: Failed to qualify with Gnasher
• Series 3: Entered with Sonic
• Series 4: Withdrew from qualifiers with Tecumseh and Failed to qualify with Blur
• Series 5-7: Did not enter

Trivia

• Barry was the only superheavyweight to compete in the main competition.
• Barry was the pioneer of the lifting scoop.
• Barry is one of 20 robots never to fight in robot combat, having only ever been in the Gauntlet or Trial.
• Barry was the first ever robot to be eliminated in the competition.