Hydrotec was a Swiss robot that competed in German Robot Wars. It defeated Delldog in Round 1 before losing to the eventual champion, Black Hole, in the Heat Final. Builder Paul Koch would later compete with Snake Bite.
Design[]
Hydrotec used an axe and lifter combination, similarly to robots such as Mortis and Hydra. Interestingly, unlike Mortis and other similar robots, Hydrotec had a rear hinged axe that struck opponents behind the machine rather than facing in the same direction as the lifter and combining with it to attack opponents in front. The robot was the largest in the German series, including the largest weapon.
The Team[]
Hydrotec was built by Swiss roboteer Paul Koch[1], who would later compete in the European Championship and the Third World Championship with Snake Bite. Despite this, Paul Koch was not present on Hydrotec's team for the German series, for reasons unknown. Instead, the robot was entered by Andreas Berger, Roland Hochstrasser and Markus Hochstrasser.
Robot History[]
German Series[]
Hydrotec’s first round battle against Delldog and Not Perfect was very quick. It was almost caught out very early on by Not Perfect pressing the pit release button, but moved out of the way in time. Hydrotec then capitalised on Delldog colliding with Sir Killalot to push Delldog down the pit, eliminating it from the competition. Hydrotec continued to clash with Not Perfect after securing the knockout, but this made no bearing on both robots qualifying.
In the second round, Hydrotec faced Black Hole, who immediately buckled the flipper on Hydrotec, rendering its weapon useless. Black Hole did not relent, continuing to attack the Swiss machine until it broke down in the arena centre. After being counted out by Refbot, Hydrotec was attacked by Shunt and Mr. Psycho, put onto the flipper and eventually pitted by Shunt, who fell in as well.
Hydrotec was set to appear in the four-way Losers Melee, but had to withdraw. Ultimately, Hydrotec was the only one of the four machines which did not enter the arena in some form.
Results[]
HYDROTEC - RESULTS | ||
German Robot Wars | ||
German Championship Heat Final | ||
Heat B, Eliminator | vs. Delldog, Not Perfect | Qualified |
Heat B, Final | vs. Black Hole | Lost |
Grand Final, Losers Melee | vs. Junkyard Queen, Not Perfect | Withdrew |
NOTE: Hydrotec was forced to withdraw before the fight began due to damage sustained from Black Hole. Golem was also due to compete and forced to withdraw. |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 1
NOTE: Hydrotec's withdrawal from the Fifth Place Play-Off is not considered to be a loss
Series Record[]
German Series[]
German Series | Hydrotec Series Record |
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German Robot Wars | Heat Final European Championship with Snake Bite |
UK Series[]
Main Series | Hydrotec Series Record |
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The First Wars | Did not enter |
The Second Wars | Did not enter |
The Third Wars | Did not enter |
The Fourth Wars | Did not enter |
The Fifth Wars | Did not enter |
The Sixth Wars | Did not enter |
The Seventh Wars | Third World Championship with Snake Bite |
Series 8 | Did not enter |
Series 9 | Did not enter |
Series 10 | Did not enter |
Robot Wars Extreme | Appearances |
Series 1 | Did not enter |
Series 2 | European Championship with Snake Bite |
Trivia[]
- Team Hydrotec was the only Swiss team to compete in any version of Robot Wars.
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