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 weakness was its armour, which was shockingly brittle and could be easily destroyed, as was shown in both 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, Shapeshifter did not even move. Refbot counted it out and Matilda annihilated its chassis.
Dutch Series 2
Shapeshifter lurched forward and stopped. This gave Philipper 2 the opportunity to come in and flip it. After being counted out, Shapeshifter was thrown by the floor flipper.
Results
| SHAPESHIFTER - RESULTS | ||
| Dutch Series 1 | ||
| Dutch Championships Heats, Round 1 | ||
| Heat E, Round 1 | vs. Pathetica | Lost |
| Heat E, Losers Melee | vs. Maximill, NEAT Machine | Lost |
| Dutch Series 2 | ||
| Dutch Championships Heats, Round 1 | ||
| Heat B, Round 1 | vs. Philipper 2 | Lost |
Wins/Losses
- Wins: 0
- Losses: 3
Series Record
- Series 1: Heat, Round 1
- Series 2: Heat, Round 1