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{{robot
 
|robot_name = Wheelosaurus
 
|robot_name = Wheelosaurus
|image = [[Image:wheel-o-saurus.jpg|200px]]
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|image = <gallery>
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Wheelosaurus_Series_4_no_background.png|Series 4
|caption = Wheelosaurus in Series 4
 
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Wheelosaurus_Series_2_no_background.png|Series 2
 
</gallery>
 
|series = 2, 4
 
|series = 2, 4
 
|other_names = Grunge-Bot<br/><small>(Alternative Name)</small>
 
|other_names = Grunge-Bot<br/><small>(Alternative Name)</small>
 
|team_members = Peter Gibson
 
|team_members = Peter Gibson
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|from=Guildford, Surrey
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|stats=<gallery>
 
Wheelosaurus s4 stats.png|Series 4
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Wheelosaurus s2 stats.png|Series 2
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</gallery>
 
|weight = 76kg
 
|weight = 76kg
 
|dimensions = 0.75m x 1.5m x 1.5m
 
|dimensions = 0.75m x 1.5m x 1.5m
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|weapons = Spinning circular saw/blade, spikes on wheels
 
|weapons = Spinning circular saw/blade, spikes on wheels
 
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{{quote|From an ancient age comes Peter Gibson's magnificent creation. The wheels come from a Victorian pram. The chassis, what little there is, comes from a scaffolding pole, and its gyro stabilising device comes from a helicoptor. It can spin and turn very quickly.|[[Jonathan Pearce]] introduces Wheelosaurus in Series 2}}
'''Wheelosaurus''' was a robot which competed in Series 2 and 4 of ''[[Robot Wars]]'', getting to the Heat Arena Semi-Final and Round 2 of its Heat respectively.
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'''Wheelosaurus''' was a robot which competed in Series 2 and 4 of ''[[Robot Wars]]'', getting to the Heat Arena Semi-Final and Round 2 of its Heat respectively. Peter Gibson, one of only a few one-person teams to compete in ''Robot Wars'', often affectionately referred to Wheelosaurus by the name '''Grunge-Bot'''.
   
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Wheelosaurus was also visible in the background of some shots during Series 3, although it is unclear why Wheelosaurus was present without competing in any battles.
Peter Gibson, one of only a few one-person teams to compete in Robot Wars, often affectionately referred to Wheelosaurus by the name '''Grunge-Bot'''.
 
   
Wheelosaurus was also a reserve robot for the Second Series, ranked behind [[Panda Monium]] and [[Griffon]], but when [[Minotaur]] withdrew from the main competition, it was elevated into Heat B.
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Initially, Wheelosaurus was a reserve robot for the Second Series, ranked behind [[Panda Monium]] and [[Griffon]], but when [[Minotaur]] withdrew from the main competition, it was elevated into Heat B.
   
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
 
[[File:WheelosaurusOriginal.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus as it appeared at the auditions before the Second Wars.]]
 
[[File:WheelosaurusOriginal.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus as it appeared at the auditions before the Second Wars.]]
{{quote|In designing his robot Wheelosaurus, Peter Gibson wanted to move away from the wedge and box shapes beloved by so many roboteers. Despite their success, he felt that there were far too many of them. Using this strategy he ended up with one of the most original designs seen in the Wars. His primary concern was that his robot wouldn't fall over, which renders the majority of machines utterly helpless. Peter decided to opt for very large wheels, mounted on either side of a basic mild steel pole chassis. This gave the main body of his robot an almost spherical profile, dominated by the two large wheels, which are actually salvaged from an old Victorian pushchair|The [[Robot Wars Technical Manual]] on Wheelosaurus}}
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{{quote|In designing his robot Wheelosaurus, Peter Gibson wanted to move away from the wedge and box shapes beloved by so many roboteers. Despite their success, he felt that there were far too many of them. Using this strategy he ended up with one of the most original designs seen in the Wars. His primary concern was that his robot wouldn't fall over, which renders the majority of machines utterly helpless. Peter decided to opt for very large wheels, mounted on either side of a basic mild steel pole chassis. This gave the main body of his robot an almost spherical profile, dominated by the two large wheels, which are actually salvaged from an old Victorian pushchair.|The [[Robot Wars Technical Manual]] on Wheelosaurus}}
[[File:Wheelosaurus.JPG|thumb|Wheelosaurus in Series 2]]
 
Wheelosaurus was built from two large Victorian Pramwheels. It was made predominantly from recycled parts- its chassis was scavenged from a scaffolding pod and featured a gyro-stabiliser from a helicopter, enabling it to spin and turn quickly, whilst its wheels were protected with aluminium dustbin lids. The wheels also featured spikes on them for protection.
 
   
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[[File:Wheelosaurus_series_2_arena.png|thumb|Wheelosaurus in the arena during Series 2]]
Wheelosaurus was an [[axlebots|axlebot]], a type of robot where the body and weapon were built directly around the wheel axle. Wheelosaurus was the very first type of axlebot seen in ''Robot Wars'', but one of few not to feature a torque reaction style weapon system.
 
 
Wheelosaurus was built from two large Victorian pram wheels. It was made predominantly from recycled parts- its chassis was scavenged from a scaffolding pod and featured a gyro-stabiliser from a helicopter, enabling it to spin and turn quickly, whilst its wheels were protected with aluminium dustbin lids. The wheels also featured spikes on them for protection.
   
 
[[File:WheelosaurusBlades.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus and its interchangeable blades in Series 4]]
 
[[File:WheelosaurusBlades.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus and its interchangeable blades in Series 4]]
 
Wheelosaurus was an [[axlebots|axlebot]], a type of robot where the body and weapon were built directly around the wheel axle. Wheelosaurus was the very first type of axlebot seen in ''Robot Wars'', but one of few not to feature a torque reaction style weapon system.
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[[File:RWMWheelosaurus.jpg|thumb|Wheelosaurus in Series 4]]
 
In Series 2, its only weaponry was a set of spikes on the end of a pole, but when it was entered into Series 4, it was armed with a spinning blade powered by a strimmer engine, which had interchangeable blades; a cutter with three blades, a circular saw, and one with four points.
 
In Series 2, its only weaponry was a set of spikes on the end of a pole, but when it was entered into Series 4, it was armed with a spinning blade powered by a strimmer engine, which had interchangeable blades; a cutter with three blades, a circular saw, and one with four points.
   
 
==Robot History==
 
==Robot History==
 
===Series 2===
 
===Series 2===
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Wheelosaurus competed in Heat B of the Second Wars as a reserve entry replacing [[Minotaur]].
 
[[File:Wheelosaurusgauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus is caught by Dead Metal]]
 
[[File:Wheelosaurusgauntlet.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus is caught by Dead Metal]]
 
[[File:Wheelosaurus_Sergeant_Bash.jpg|thumb|Wheelosaurus hits Sergeant Bash's flamethrower]]
 
[[File:Wheelosaurus_Sergeant_Bash.jpg|thumb|Wheelosaurus hits Sergeant Bash's flamethrower]]
Wheelosaurus tackled the middle route of the Gauntlet and after getting through the barrels and over the see-saw it got pinned by [[Sergeant Bash]]. While flailing around it managed to knock off Bash's flamethrower, which caused an evacuation of the building.<ref>[http://freespace.virgin.net/oliver.steeples/series2/shows/show2.htm Oliver Steeples' website - Series 2, Show 2]</ref>
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Wheelosaurus tackled the middle route of the Gauntlet and after getting through the barrels and over the see-saw it got pinned by [[Sergeant Bash]]. While flailing around it managed to knock off Sergeant Bash's flamethrower, which caused an evacuation of the building.<ref>[http://freespace.virgin.net/oliver.steeples/series2/shows/show2.htm Oliver Steeples' website - Series 2, Show 2]</ref> Wheelosaurus did however achieve 11.7m, placing it fourth and qualifying for the Trial.
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The Trial was [[Tug of War]], where Wheelosaurus competed against the House Robot [[Dead Metal]].
 
[[File:Wheelosaurus tug of war.JPG|thumb|Wheelosaurus is tugged into the pit]]
 
[[File:Wheelosaurus tug of war.JPG|thumb|Wheelosaurus is tugged into the pit]]
It did however achieve 11.7m, placing it fourth and qualifying for the Trial. The next round was Tug of War, in which Wheelosaurus managed to survive 18.11 seconds, after some wheel spinning at the start to the end with [[Dead Metal]] almost toying with it. It again finished fourth, so went through to the arena.
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Driving forwards to resist the pull of the House Robot, Wheelosaurus managed to survive 18.11 seconds, after some wheel spinning at the start to the end with [[Dead Metal]] almost toying with it. Wheelosaurus again finished fourth, so went through to the arena.
   
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At the Arena stage, Wheelosaurus faced the 6th seed, [[Chaos 2|Chaos]].
[[File:Chaos_wheelosaurus.JPG|thumb|left|Chaos pushes Wheelosaurus around]] In the arena it met the 6th seeds [[Chaos]]. At the start of the battle, it was pushed into the PPZ where Seregant Bash attacked with the flamethrower, and Matilda went for the wheels with her chainsaw. Wheelosaurus was then pushed into the corner against the angle grinders, and was pinned in by both Shunt and Matilda, Shunt getting in multiple blows with the axe. Cease was called, and Wheelosaurus was eliminated.
 
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[[File:Chaos_wheelosaurus.JPG|thumb|left|Chaos pushes Wheelosaurus around]]
 
At the start of the battle, it was pushed into the PPZ where Sergeant Bash attacked with the flamethrower, and Matilda went for the wheels with her chainsaw. Wheelosaurus was then pushed into the corner against the angle grinders, and was pinned in by both Shunt and Matilda, Shunt getting in multiple blows with the axe. Cease was called, and Wheelosaurus was eliminated.
   
 
===Series 4===
 
===Series 4===
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{{quote|This is the machine which took the bash out of the Sergeant in Series 2, puncturing its gas cylinder. The pram wheels are spiked. The main weapon normally used for cutting wood. Wouldn't it be nice for Bash to get revenge?|Jonathan Pearce}}
[[File:PrizeWBCWheelosaurus.png|thumb|Wheelosaurus and the others in the pit]]
 
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Wheelosaurus was placed in Heat H of the Fourth Wars, and was drawn up against [[Prizephita|Prizephita Mk2]] and the number fifteen seed [[Wheely Big Cheese]] in the first round melee.
After being absent from the Third Wars, Wheelosaurus returned for the Fourth Wars. Wheelosaurus was placed in Heat H of the main competition, here, it was drawn up against [[Prizephita|Prizephita Mk 2]] and the number 15 seed [[Wheely Big Cheese]]. In the battle, Wheelosaurus was immediately flipped twice by Prizephita Mk 2, as Wheely Big Cheese went straight into the CPZ to attack Sir Killalot. Wheelosaurus then span around the arena before carelessly driving into the arena side wall, getting stuck. Wheelosaurus eventually came off the arena side wall, but was immediately attacked by house robot Dead Metal. Wheelosaurus was dragged away, but then tried to use its weapon on the half-immobile Prizephita Mk 2, along with Shunt. The pit of oblivion descended, with all three competitors being pitted by the house robots, Wheelosaurus going in last. A judges' decision followed, and Wheelosaurus and the seeded Wheely Big Cheese were put through to the next round of the heat.
 
 
[[File:ShuntPrizephita.jpg|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus on the edge of the pit]]
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[[File:ShuntWheelosaurusPit.jpg|thumb|Shunt pits Wheelosaurus]]
 
In the battle, Wheelosaurus was immediately flipped twice by Prizephita Mk2, as Wheely Big Cheese went straight into the CPZ to attack Sir Killalot. Wheelosaurus then span around the arena before carelessly driving into the arena side wall, getting stuck. Wheelosaurus eventually came off the arena side wall, but was immediately attacked by house robot Dead Metal. Wheelosaurus was dragged away, but then tried to use its weapon on the half-immobile Prizephita Mk2, along with Shunt. The pit of oblivion descended, with all three competitors being pitted by the house robots, and Wheelosaurus went in last. A judges' decision followed, and Wheelosaurus and the seeded Wheely Big Cheese were put through to the next round of the heat.
   
In the second round, Wheelosaurus were drawn up against the number 32 seeds [[Suicidal Tendencies]], although before the fight began, Peter Gibson admitted that the robot was in a very bad way and was unlikely to be able to do anything.
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In the second round, Wheelosaurus were drawn up against the number thirty-two seeds [[Suicidal Tendencies]], although before the fight began, Peter Gibson admitted that the robot was in a very bad way and was unlikely to be able to do anything.
   
[[File:Wheelosaurus vs Suicidal Tendencies.JPG|thumb|left|Wheelosaurus is pushed onto the flame pit by Suicidal Tendencies]]
 
 
{{quote|Peter, you are totally to blame for it. Peter, it's your fault. Peter, move the thing.|[[Jonathan Pearce]] at the start of Wheelosaurus' second battle}}
 
{{quote|Peter, you are totally to blame for it. Peter, it's your fault. Peter, move the thing.|[[Jonathan Pearce]] at the start of Wheelosaurus' second battle}}
 
[[File:Wheelosaurus vs Suicidal Tendencies.JPG|thumb|Wheelosaurus is pushed onto the flame pit by Suicidal Tendencies]]
 
After activate was called, Wheelosaurus failed to move, and was pushed around the arena by Suicidal Tendencies. Petrol then began to leak from the back of the robot, and as it was pushed onto the flame pit, it fell on its side and the petrol strimmer motor caught fire, and Wheelosaurus was deemed immobilised. Cease was eventually called, eliminating Wheelosaurus from the competition.
 
After activate was called, Wheelosaurus failed to move, and was pushed around the arena by Suicidal Tendencies. Petrol then began to leak from the back of the robot, and as it was pushed onto the flame pit, it fell on its side and the petrol strimmer motor caught fire, and Wheelosaurus was deemed immobilised. Cease was eventually called, eliminating Wheelosaurus from the competition.
   
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{{Show|Series 2}}
 
{{Show|Series 2}}
 
{{Competition|The Second Wars - UK Championship|Heat, Arena Semi-Final}}
 
{{Competition|The Second Wars - UK Championship|Heat, Arena Semi-Final}}
{{Trial|[[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat B|Heat B]], Gauntlet|11.7m (4th)|Qualified}}
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{{Trial|[[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat B|Heat B]], [[Gauntlet]]|11.7m (4th)|Qualified}}
{{Trial|Heat B, Trial (Tug of War)|18.11 seconds (4th)|Qualified}}
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{{Trial|[[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat B|Heat B]], [[Trial]] ([[Tug of War]])|18.11 seconds (4th)|Qualified}}
{{Battle|Heat B, Semi-Final|[[Chaos]] ''(6)''|Lost}}
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{{Battle|[[Robot Wars: The Second Wars/Heat B|Heat B, Semi-Final]]|[[Chaos 2|Chaos]] ''(6)''|Lost}}
 
{{Show|Series 4}}
 
{{Show|Series 4}}
 
{{Competition|The Fourth Wars - UK Championship|Heat, Round 2}}
 
{{Competition|The Fourth Wars - UK Championship|Heat, Round 2}}
{{Battle|[[Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars/Heat H|Heat H]], Eliminator|[[Prizephita|Prizephita Mk 2]], [[Wheely Big Cheese]] ''(15)''|Qualified}}
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{{Battle|[[Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars/Heat H|Heat H, Eliminator]]|[[Prizephita|Prizephita Mk2]], [[Wheely Big Cheese]] ''(15)''|Qualified}}
{{Battle|Heat H, Semi-Final|[[Suicidal Tendencies|Suicidal Tendencies 2]] ''(32)''|Lost}}
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{{Battle|[[Robot Wars: The Fourth Wars/Heat H|Heat H, Semi-Final]]|[[Suicidal Tendencies]] ''(32)''|Lost}}
 
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|}
   
 
===Wins/Losses===
 
===Wins/Losses===
<gallery type="slideshow">
 
Sprintfish.jpg|Sprint Fish, Peter Gibson's Techno Games entry
 
Wheelasaurus pits.png|Wheelosaurus in the pits
 
</gallery>
 
 
*Wins: 1
 
*Wins: 1
 
*Losses: 2
 
*Losses: 2
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==Series Record==
 
==Series Record==
 
<gallery type="slideshow">
{{Series Record|Wheelosaurus|Did not enter|'''Heat, Arena Semi-Final'''|Did not enter|'''Heat, Round 2'''}}
 
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Possiblewheelosauruscameo.png|Wheelosaurus (left) in the pits (Series 3)
 
Wheelasaurus pits.png|Wheelosaurus in the pits (Series 4)
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wheelasaurus s4 arena.png|Wheelosaurus in the arena (Series 4)
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</gallery>
 
{{Series Record|Wheelosaurus|Did not enter|'''Heat, Arena Semi-Final'''|''Unused reserve''|'''Heat, Round 2'''}}
   
 
==Outside Robot Wars==
 
==Outside Robot Wars==
 
[[File:Sprintfish.jpg|thumb|Sprint Fish, Peter Gibson's ''Techno Games'' entry]]
Peter Gibson also entered '''Techno Games''', competing in the Internal Combustion Sprint event of 2001 with '''Sprint Fish''', which failed to complete its run after falling over. It was beaten by [[Miss Struts]] and [[Team Nemesis|Ulysses]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c7A_t897Nw Sprint Fish on Techno Games]</ref>
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Peter Gibson also entered ''Techno Games'', competing in the Internal Combustion Sprint event of 2001 with '''Sprint Fish''', which failed to complete its run after falling over. It was beaten by [[Miss Struts]] and [[Team Nemesis|Ulysses]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c7A_t897Nw Sprint Fish on Techno Games]</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*Wheelosaurus was visible in the pits during Series 3, noticeably appearing behind Cassius 2 in a televised shot (pictured). It is currently unknown whether Wheelosaurus withdrew from the competition was enlisted as an unused reserve, or if it was intended to compete in one of the cancelled side events.
*At 100 years old, the Pram wheels on Wheelosaurus were the oldest components ever used in Robot Wars.
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*At 100 years old, the Pram wheels on Wheelosaurus were the oldest components ever used in ''Robot Wars''.
 
*Wheelosaurus fought a seed in every battle it fought in.
 
*Wheelosaurus fought a seed in every battle it fought in.
**Two out of those three battles were head-to-heads with the lowest seed in that series, which it lost.
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**Two out of those three battles were head-to-heads with the lowest seed in that series, which it lost to. Both of the seeds that beat Wheelosaurus lost their next battle.
*Peter Gibson was originally a member of the [[Whirling Dervish]] team, before leaving to enter his own robot. Despite this, he was stll credited on the stat board for Whirling Dervish.
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*Peter Gibson was originally a member of the [[Whirling Dervish]] team, before leaving to enter his own robot. Despite this, he was still credited on the stat board for Whirling Dervish.
**He also joined Peter Bignall for [[Invertabrat]]'s Pinball run in Series 4.
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**He also joined Peter Bignall for [[Inverterbrat|Inverterbrat's]] Pinball run in Series 4.
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*Peter Gibson was cited as instrumental in the creation of [[Kater Killer]]. Keith Williams cited Gibson as his personal hero.
   
 
==Honours==
 
==Honours==
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[[Category:Most Original Entry Nominees]]
 
[[Category:Most Original Entry Nominees]]
 
[[Category:Robots with more Losses than Wins]]
 
[[Category:Robots with more Losses than Wins]]
[[Category:Robots that debuted in Series 2]]
 
 
[[Category:Robots from Surrey]]
 
[[Category:Robots from Surrey]]
 
[[Category:Axlebots]]
 
[[Category:Axlebots]]
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[[Category:Robots to damage Sergeant Bash]]
 
[[Category:Robots to damage Sergeant Bash]]
 
[[Category:Robots with Interchangeable Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Robots with Interchangeable Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Robots which debuted in Series 2]]
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[[Category:Robots with cameo appearances in Series 3]]
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[[Category:Robots with cameo appearances in Series 5]]
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[[Category:Articles in need of images]]
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[[Category:Articles in need of rewriting]]
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[[Category:Robots with cameo appearances in Extreme Warriors Season 1]]
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[[Category:Dinosaur Themed Robots]]

Revision as of 16:55, 19 March 2020

"From an ancient age comes Peter Gibson's magnificent creation. The wheels come from a Victorian pram. The chassis, what little there is, comes from a scaffolding pole, and its gyro stabilising device comes from a helicoptor. It can spin and turn very quickly."
Jonathan Pearce introduces Wheelosaurus in Series 2

Wheelosaurus was a robot which competed in Series 2 and 4 of Robot Wars, getting to the Heat Arena Semi-Final and Round 2 of its Heat respectively. Peter Gibson, one of only a few one-person teams to compete in Robot Wars, often affectionately referred to Wheelosaurus by the name Grunge-Bot.

Wheelosaurus was also visible in the background of some shots during Series 3, although it is unclear why Wheelosaurus was present without competing in any battles.

Initially, Wheelosaurus was a reserve robot for the Second Series, ranked behind Panda Monium and Griffon, but when Minotaur withdrew from the main competition, it was elevated into Heat B.

Design

WheelosaurusOriginal

Wheelosaurus as it appeared at the auditions before the Second Wars.

"In designing his robot Wheelosaurus, Peter Gibson wanted to move away from the wedge and box shapes beloved by so many roboteers. Despite their success, he felt that there were far too many of them. Using this strategy he ended up with one of the most original designs seen in the Wars. His primary concern was that his robot wouldn't fall over, which renders the majority of machines utterly helpless. Peter decided to opt for very large wheels, mounted on either side of a basic mild steel pole chassis. This gave the main body of his robot an almost spherical profile, dominated by the two large wheels, which are actually salvaged from an old Victorian pushchair."
— The Robot Wars Technical Manual on Wheelosaurus
Wheelosaurus series 2 arena

Wheelosaurus in the arena during Series 2

Wheelosaurus was built from two large Victorian pram wheels. It was made predominantly from recycled parts- its chassis was scavenged from a scaffolding pod and featured a gyro-stabiliser from a helicopter, enabling it to spin and turn quickly, whilst its wheels were protected with aluminium dustbin lids. The wheels also featured spikes on them for protection.

WheelosaurusBlades

Wheelosaurus and its interchangeable blades in Series 4

Wheelosaurus was an axlebot, a type of robot where the body and weapon were built directly around the wheel axle. Wheelosaurus was the very first type of axlebot seen in Robot Wars, but one of few not to feature a torque reaction style weapon system.

RWMWheelosaurus

Wheelosaurus in Series 4

In Series 2, its only weaponry was a set of spikes on the end of a pole, but when it was entered into Series 4, it was armed with a spinning blade powered by a strimmer engine, which had interchangeable blades; a cutter with three blades, a circular saw, and one with four points.

Robot History

Series 2

Wheelosaurus competed in Heat B of the Second Wars as a reserve entry replacing Minotaur.

Wheelosaurusgauntlet

Wheelosaurus is caught by Dead Metal

Wheelosaurus Sergeant Bash

Wheelosaurus hits Sergeant Bash's flamethrower

Wheelosaurus tackled the middle route of the Gauntlet and after getting through the barrels and over the see-saw it got pinned by Sergeant Bash. While flailing around it managed to knock off Sergeant Bash's flamethrower, which caused an evacuation of the building.[1] Wheelosaurus did however achieve 11.7m, placing it fourth and qualifying for the Trial.

The Trial was Tug of War, where Wheelosaurus competed against the House Robot Dead Metal.

Wheelosaurus tug of war

Wheelosaurus is tugged into the pit

Driving forwards to resist the pull of the House Robot, Wheelosaurus managed to survive 18.11 seconds, after some wheel spinning at the start to the end with Dead Metal almost toying with it. Wheelosaurus again finished fourth, so went through to the arena.

At the Arena stage, Wheelosaurus faced the 6th seed, Chaos.

Chaos wheelosaurus

Chaos pushes Wheelosaurus around

At the start of the battle, it was pushed into the PPZ where Sergeant Bash attacked with the flamethrower, and Matilda went for the wheels with her chainsaw. Wheelosaurus was then pushed into the corner against the angle grinders, and was pinned in by both Shunt and Matilda, Shunt getting in multiple blows with the axe. Cease was called, and Wheelosaurus was eliminated.

Series 4

"This is the machine which took the bash out of the Sergeant in Series 2, puncturing its gas cylinder. The pram wheels are spiked. The main weapon normally used for cutting wood. Wouldn't it be nice for Bash to get revenge?"
— Jonathan Pearce

Wheelosaurus was placed in Heat H of the Fourth Wars, and was drawn up against Prizephita Mk2 and the number fifteen seed Wheely Big Cheese in the first round melee.

ShuntPrizephita

Wheelosaurus on the edge of the pit

ShuntWheelosaurusPit

Shunt pits Wheelosaurus

In the battle, Wheelosaurus was immediately flipped twice by Prizephita Mk2, as Wheely Big Cheese went straight into the CPZ to attack Sir Killalot. Wheelosaurus then span around the arena before carelessly driving into the arena side wall, getting stuck. Wheelosaurus eventually came off the arena side wall, but was immediately attacked by house robot Dead Metal. Wheelosaurus was dragged away, but then tried to use its weapon on the half-immobile Prizephita Mk2, along with Shunt. The pit of oblivion descended, with all three competitors being pitted by the house robots, and Wheelosaurus went in last. A judges' decision followed, and Wheelosaurus and the seeded Wheely Big Cheese were put through to the next round of the heat.

In the second round, Wheelosaurus were drawn up against the number thirty-two seeds Suicidal Tendencies, although before the fight began, Peter Gibson admitted that the robot was in a very bad way and was unlikely to be able to do anything.

"Peter, you are totally to blame for it. Peter, it's your fault. Peter, move the thing."
Jonathan Pearce at the start of Wheelosaurus' second battle
Wheelosaurus vs Suicidal Tendencies

Wheelosaurus is pushed onto the flame pit by Suicidal Tendencies

After activate was called, Wheelosaurus failed to move, and was pushed around the arena by Suicidal Tendencies. Petrol then began to leak from the back of the robot, and as it was pushed onto the flame pit, it fell on its side and the petrol strimmer motor caught fire, and Wheelosaurus was deemed immobilised. Cease was eventually called, eliminating Wheelosaurus from the competition.

Results

WHEELOSAURUS - RESULTS
Series 2
The Second Wars - UK Championship
Heat, Arena Semi-Final
Heat B, Gauntlet 11.7m (4th) Qualified
Heat B, Trial (Tug of War) 18.11 seconds (4th) Qualified
Heat B, Semi-Final vs. Chaos (6) Lost
Series 4
The Fourth Wars - UK Championship
Heat, Round 2
Heat H, Eliminator vs. Prizephita Mk2, Wheely Big Cheese (15) Qualified
Heat H, Semi-Final vs. Suicidal Tendencies (32) Lost

Wins/Losses

  • Wins: 1
  • Losses: 2

NOTE: Wheelosaurus's successful Gauntlet and Trial runs are not included

Series Record

Series Wheelosaurus Series Record
The First Wars Did not enter
The Second Wars Heat, Arena Semi-Final
The Third Wars Unused reserve
The Fourth Wars Heat, Round 2
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

Outside Robot Wars

Sprintfish

Sprint Fish, Peter Gibson's Techno Games entry

Peter Gibson also entered Techno Games, competing in the Internal Combustion Sprint event of 2001 with Sprint Fish, which failed to complete its run after falling over. It was beaten by Miss Struts and Ulysses.[2]

Trivia

  • Wheelosaurus was visible in the pits during Series 3, noticeably appearing behind Cassius 2 in a televised shot (pictured). It is currently unknown whether Wheelosaurus withdrew from the competition was enlisted as an unused reserve, or if it was intended to compete in one of the cancelled side events.
  • At 100 years old, the Pram wheels on Wheelosaurus were the oldest components ever used in Robot Wars.
  • Wheelosaurus fought a seed in every battle it fought in.
    • Two out of those three battles were head-to-heads with the lowest seed in that series, which it lost to. Both of the seeds that beat Wheelosaurus lost their next battle.
  • Peter Gibson was originally a member of the Whirling Dervish team, before leaving to enter his own robot. Despite this, he was still credited on the stat board for Whirling Dervish.
    • He also joined Peter Bignall for Inverterbrat's Pinball run in Series 4.
  • Peter Gibson was cited as instrumental in the creation of Kater Killer. Keith Williams cited Gibson as his personal hero.

Honours

Nominations

References