We've seen FIRST robotics competitions on Slashdot before. But Kraken-themed
FIRST robots? And a good look at what goes into making a competitive robot? For that, Timothy went to
Sehome High School in Bellingham, Washington, where members of their
Seamonsters robotics team (AKA FIRST Robotics Competition team # 2605; it's a team number, not a date) gave him a good look at their robot's guts, along with showing him how it's controlled and how they organize the 25+ people who work to build and run their robot(s). If you're thinking about joining or starting a FIRST team, this video is essential viewing for you. It's also essential if you just like the idea of robots competing with each other at pyramid-climbing and Frisbee-style disc-throwing. Go, bots, go!
Update: 05/08 22:16 GMT by
T : Correction: I didn't go to the high school — much simpler, I met the robot creators (and their disk-chucking robot) at LinuxFest Northwest, where they had an impressive demo room set up.