Rottweiler

Rottweiler
Rottweiler
Participation Information
UK Series	2
Team Information
Team	Team UK Robotics
Team Members	Dominic Rott Werner Rott Bill Blakey
Other Entries	Constrictor (Series 7)
Robot Statistics
Weight	79.8kg
Dimensions	1.24m x 1.65m x 0.68m
Clearance	50mm
Top Speed	10mph
Power	1 x 12V battery
Weapons	Hardened steel spikes
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

"It may growl and prowl"

— Jonathan Pearce

Rottweiler was a triangular prism shaped robot that was entered by Team UK Robotics in Series 2 of Robot Wars. The robot itself was named after the family's surname, Rott. It had a 5mm thick shell and also had a picture of a Rottweiler dog on the front, also to complete the dog theme, it had rows of 15cm long spikes around the edge of its shell that resembled a dog collar. It looked like it could be flipped easily as it had a high ground clearance of 50mm and was slow at 10mph, but it was eliminated in the Trial stage of its heat and was never seen against another competitor robot. Its team would later compete with Constrictor in Series 7.

Robot History

Series 2

Rottweiler started quickly, but appeared to have some control problems as it spun around on the spot whilst trying to go over the ramp. The house robots then came in and Sergeant Bash cut into Rottweiler's armour, Matilda then tried to flip Rottweiler, but it fell of the ramp and became stuck, sparing Rottweiler from damage until Sir Killalot cut one of Rottweiler's spikes off. Having covered only 3.5 metres, it looked like the team would be knocked out of the competition prematurely, until Cruella's run saw it impale itself on the ramrig. Rottweiler managed to get through to the Trial stage which was the Joust task. After Prometheus' bad run, all Rottweiler had to do was go forward, but instead it went sideways and Matilda simply pushed Rottweiler back into the entrance door and Rottweiler was eliminated.

Results

Rottweiler 2, which failed to qualify for Series 3

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 1

Rottweiler 2 retired.

Series Record

• Series 1: Did not enter
• Series 2: Heat, Trial
• Series 3: Failed to qualify with Rottweiler 2
• Series 4-6: Did not enter
• Series 7: Entered with Constrictor

Trivia

• Rottweiler is one of 20 robots never to fight in robot combat, having only ever been in the Gauntlet or Trial.
• Team UK Robotics' later appearance with Constrictor in Series 7 is the longest gap between consecutive appearances for any team in Robot Wars.

Rottweiler on it's side.