Technophobic

Technophobic
Technophobic from Series 3
Participation Information
UK Series	2-3
Team Information
Team Members	Mike Halon David Hayward Mark Green (Series 2) Dennis Cox (Series 3)
Robot Statistics
Weight	80kg
Dimensions	0.51m x 1.30m x 0.72m
Clearance	0.02m
Top Speed	25mph
Power	1x petrol driven motor
Weapons	Hydraulic lifting arm
Statistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

"It took just four working weeks to build out of bits and bobs from around the workshop."

— Jonathan Pearce Introduces Technophobic in Series 2

Technophobic was a competitor in Series 2 and 3 of Robot Wars. Technophobic was defeated in the Heat Final of Series 2 by Killertron, and the second round in Series 3 by Pitbull. In both series, Technophobic weighed more than the Weight limit for Heavyweights at the time.

The name 'Technophobic' refers to a fear of technology.

Versions of Technophobic

Technophobic (Series 2)

Technophobic in Series 2

Technophobic was originally a large, silver, roughly barrel-shaped robot, built over 4 working weeks with a 9" disc. It cost £1,000 using various workshop materials and was driven by two motors from a lawnmower engine, with petrol driving the disc as well. Technophobic ran on a four-wheel drive.

Technophobic (Series 3)

Having been rebuilt over more than six months, the second machine was faster, featuring eight wheels instead of four, and a new a resin-bonded yellow fibreglass shell, a more powerful petrol driven motor. Technophobic's new weapon was a hydraulic lifting arm, and also featured spring-loaded spikes with steel-piercing tips.

Robot History

Series 2

Technophobic receives a blow from Shunt

In the Gauntlet, Technophobic started by going down the centre route, and over the ramp, before Dead Metal attacked it. Shunt then axed Technophobic, preventing it from completing the course, but it went 11.3m, making it the second highest score in the challenge.

File:Matildatechfallen.gif

Technophobic falls off the ring with Matilda

Technophobic then participated in the King of the Castle trial, where it lasted 35.95 seconds before being pushed off the ring by Shunt and Matilda, although as consolation, Matilda fell off in the process.

Technophobic vs Spin Doctor

In The Arena stage, it faced Spin Doctor, and tried wedging underneath its opponent, who hit it with its spinning attack. Technophobic then reversed over the flames, and caught fire, but Spin Doctor also stopped, and Technophobic won on points.

Killertron pushes Technophobic into the pit

This meant it met 4th seeds Killertron in the Heat Final, but its run ended here. It started well, dodging Killertron's axe blows, but Killertron pushed them onto the edge of the pit, before being pitted.

"Technophobic, I hope it's not claustrophobic, or arachnophobic, there are spiders down there! It's dark, it's gloomy...and you're going down!"

— Jonathan Pearce as Technophobic stood on the verge of defeat against Killertron

Series 3

Technophobic spears Abaddon

Abaddon loses its caster

At the start of the first round battle, Abaddon was picked up by Technophobic, but Technophobic could not flip it. Abaddon used its Rotavator blades to rip off some of Technophobic's armour. Technophobic responded by ripping off Abaddon's castor and pushed the robot onto the flame pit. Abaddon was stuck on the grille of the flame pit because its tail was trapped in the mesh. Shunt attacked Technophobic, and then lifted Abaddon out of the flame pit. Technophobic then pushed it into Sir Killalot. The match went to a judges' decision, which was given to Technophobic.

Technophobic lifts Pitbull

Technophobic's petrol tank burns as Pitbull looks on

In the second round, Pitbull started better and pushed Technophobic into the edge of the arena. Both robots moved around each other before Technophobic lifted Pitbull up. It was unsuccessful in its attempts to flip the dog-themed robot, though. Pitbull came charging back and drove at the edge of the arena, where its jaws got clamped to the railway sleeper at the side. Pitbull pushed Technophobic onto the flame pit. The flames reached the petrol engine and Technophobic caught fire, breaking down. This eliminated Technophobic from the competition and it was retired afterwards.

"Oh, and look! The petrol engine's gone! Well Technophobic looks like some great yellow bun being overcooked in the oven there. And it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Technophobic go home to rust!"

— Jonathan Pearce as Technophobic catches fire

Results

Wins/Losses

• Wins: 2
• Losses: 2

Series Record

Series	Technophobic Series Record
The First Wars	Did not enter
The Second Wars	Heat Final
The Third Wars	Heat, Round 2
The Fourth Wars	Did not enter
The Fifth Wars	Did not enter
The Sixth Wars	Did not enter
The Seventh Wars	Did not enter
Series 8	Did not enter
Series 9	Did not enter
Series 10	Did not enter

Trivia

• Technophobic has the dubious honour of being the first robot ever defeated in a battle by pitting, in its heat final bout against Killertron.
• Both robots that defeated Technophobic fought and beat Behemoth in their next battle.
• Oddly, when introduced in Series 3, it was said to have been eliminated in Round 1, despite reaching its heat final. Also it was said to have appeared in the second heat of the Second Wars, despite it having appeared in the fifth.
• In both wars it competed in, Technophobic's petrol engine caught fire.