Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter in Series 2
Participation Information
Dutch Series	1-2
Other Names	Dozer (Dutch Series 2)
Team Information
Team Members	Maarten van de Burgt Richard Kinders Griffin Stuip (Dutch Series 1)
Robot Statistics
Weight	100kg
Dimensions	0.80 x 1.42m x 0.74m
Power	Electric & Petrol Motors
Weapons	Pneumatic Scoop
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

Shapeshifter was a robot that entered both series of Dutch Robot Wars. The Dutch Robot Wars: Series 1 version was shaped like a bee and featured black and yellow striped armour, and was armed with a spinning disc and a spear. Shapeshifter's name was given because the robot and team were subject to change; Shapeshifter featured at least two different sets of armour, and the team changed their shirts constantly, even in the midst of a battle. Shapeshifter's components were very heavy and used up most of the weight allowance, consequentially the team were forced to use balsa wood for Shapeshifter's armour. This provided absolutely no protection, and Shapeshifter was thoroughly destroyed in both of its battles.

For Dutch Robot Wars: Series 2, the team entered a completely new design, a big red truck with a pneumatic scoop. Officially it was still called Shapeshifter, but it was sometimes referred to as Dozer. The makers of Project One donated some of their robot's parts to this version of Shapeshifter, but it did not fare any better than its predecessor, falling again in the first round.

Robot History

Dutch Series 1

"Shapeshifter... you never know what to expect."

— Maarten van de Burgt

Shapeshifter took blows from Pathetica's axe, and its armour began to chip away. It went for the pit release, and stalled out. After being counted out, Shapeshifter was picked up by Sir Killalot, whose claws left a yawning gash in its armour. It was thrown by the floor flipper, and the impact of hitting the floor destroyed its top panel. In the losers' melee, it went up against Maximill and NEAT Machine. Shapeshifter did not even move. Refbot counted it out and Matilda annihilated its chassis.

• Shapeshifter as it first appeared in Series 1.
• Shapeshifter as it appeared in the losers' melee.
• Shapeshifter takes punishment.

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Dutch Series 2

In the second Dutch series, the new Shapeshifter machine was placed up against an experienced team in Philipper 2. In the battle, Shapeshifter slowly lurched forward, and then stopped. This provided Philipper 2 with the ample opportunity to come in and flip Shapeshifter over. Shapeshifter was subsequently counted out, and eliminated from the competition. After being counted out, Shapeshifter was thrown by the arena floor flipper, before cease was finally called.

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 3

Series Record

• Series 1: Heat, Round 1
• Series 2: Heat, Round 1