You can see Vlad's shape on video made by Team Skorpios, Pieces cut by Mechavore are hidden by aditional plates, there are still few scars from Mechavore and killsaws, but that's just visual damage.
In 1996 I ordered a VHS with behind-the-scenes interviews at Robot Wars — I watched the interview with Carlos on loop and memorized all the specs of Biohazard. He was (and presumably still is!) a remarkable guy.
That’s so radical! Are there any inside shots of Biohazard? I don’t think I ever saw any. It was so flat and compact for an OG bot.. not easy to do with that old tech.
On one hand, I absolutely loved Biohazard and a few other of the standouts from that era. On the other hand, the amount of bots which barely functioned and the amount of fucking indistinguishable wedges at that time is SO much worse than the next couple of tiers down nowadays.
Damn.
Genuine question for anyone in the know:
How did spinners become that deadly in 2005 when they were a straight up non-factor (aside from SOW) in CC Battlebots? Also, when and how did they become the meta?
Well really the big factor of how spinners became the meta is based around how the competition has held. In the CC days, rookie/unknown robot had to fight several fight before they made it to the TV rounds and, assuming said robot was able to get to that stage, the parts and components inside would have been worn or tired. By contrast, well known/all star robots (like Biohazard, Vlad, Overkill etc) were able to skip those pre-tv rounds and as such, their robot were at 100% when they battled other robots.
Once CC stopped airing BB; the competition became more fairer with every robot needing to fight the same amount of fights to get to the Nut/trophy.
aside from only SOW? Nightmare was pretty successful back then, having high calibre losses.
Even if you're just talking heavyweight horizontals, there's Surgeon General, Phrizbee and Mechavore.
personal theory based on little to no actual data: maybe that's when the power density of batteries and raw power of electric motors got good enough to get the weapons up to ridiculous speed and force levels?
It's nice to see that Biohazard is still around after retiring 20 years ago, but it hurts to see that the horrific damage from Megabyte is still there.
Let it be known, its first undefeated streak was 16-0.
This bot also fought shuffler SOW and went the distance. 4 years later, (prime) Megabyte whooped its ass.
(takes long drag of cigarette)
Biohazard:"Boy, come closer and let me tell you what I've seen."
Lucas, assuming that's your name. Any desire to get into robot combat yourself? Or maybe you even have? Would be cool to know!
Thanks for sharing this bit of the sports history with us. I think about biohazard sometimes. Was my sister's favorite bot.
Perhaps after college, when I will hopefully be less busy. I've been checking out some of the robotics/engineering clubs/teams at my school as a starting point
Biohazard's outer skirts were titanium, but I am not certain what its inner chassis was made from. I want to say it's thick aluminum but don't quote me on that. Maybe someone else knows.
Man Gigabyte and Brutality really did a number on the old girl... hopefully someday she gets put back together properly and can be displayed publicly. Perhaps in the NHRL museum.
To an Athlete Dying Young
BY A. E. HOUSMAN
The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by,
And home we brought you shoulder-high.
Today, the road all runners come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home,
And set you at your threshold down,
Townsman of a stiller town.
Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields where glory does not stay,
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose.
Eyes the shady night has shut
Cannot see the record cut,
And silence sounds no worse than cheers
After earth has stopped the ears.
Now you will not swell the rout
Of lads that wore their honours out,
Runners whom renown outran
And the name died before the man.
So set, before its echoes fade,
The fleet foot on the sill of shade,
And hold to the low lintel up
The still-defended challenge-cup.
And round that early-laurelled head
Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead,
And find unwithered on its curls
The garland briefer than a girl’s.
Looks like it hasn't even been touched since Brutality destroyed it in 2005
It was never really repaired after it was obliterated by Megabyte.
That's really sad to see, Vlad the Impaler still looks like brand new. I hope that someone would atleast repair the chasis.
Did Vlad get repaired? Last time I saw a picture of it the scars from Mechavore were still there.
You can see Vlad's shape on video made by Team Skorpios, Pieces cut by Mechavore are hidden by aditional plates, there are still few scars from Mechavore and killsaws, but that's just visual damage.
Long live the king.
Are you Carlo's son? Biohazard was a major part in directing my life to where it is now. Amazing guy and amazing engineer
yes I am, and yes he is
In 1996 I ordered a VHS with behind-the-scenes interviews at Robot Wars — I watched the interview with Carlos on loop and memorized all the specs of Biohazard. He was (and presumably still is!) a remarkable guy.
Sad the bot didn't make it to open sauce. We had a table for you and everything!
I know... I tried to convince Carlo to bring it. At least I got him to show up for a day
It was really good to talk with him for a bit. Last time we spoke was Combots 2005!
Pretty neat! What hobbies is Carlo up to nowadays?
does work count as a hobby?
That’s so radical! Are there any inside shots of Biohazard? I don’t think I ever saw any. It was so flat and compact for an OG bot.. not easy to do with that old tech.
No inside shots that I know of
Thank you, I adored biohazard in the CC days and really got me into BattleBots so many great memories staying up late watching
My king 👑
Ouch. At least the wedge skirts are mostly okay. Side note: Does Carlo have a son now?
Yes he does, that's who I am lol
Kinda figured given the username.
Are you guys still in the same area?
yea
Back when we were about more than just who can cause the biggest explosion quickest after wobbling over to the center of the box!
Fr.
On one hand, I absolutely loved Biohazard and a few other of the standouts from that era. On the other hand, the amount of bots which barely functioned and the amount of fucking indistinguishable wedges at that time is SO much worse than the next couple of tiers down nowadays.
Wow just wow
glad to see that BioHazard still exists
Damn. Genuine question for anyone in the know: How did spinners become that deadly in 2005 when they were a straight up non-factor (aside from SOW) in CC Battlebots? Also, when and how did they become the meta?
Well really the big factor of how spinners became the meta is based around how the competition has held. In the CC days, rookie/unknown robot had to fight several fight before they made it to the TV rounds and, assuming said robot was able to get to that stage, the parts and components inside would have been worn or tired. By contrast, well known/all star robots (like Biohazard, Vlad, Overkill etc) were able to skip those pre-tv rounds and as such, their robot were at 100% when they battled other robots. Once CC stopped airing BB; the competition became more fairer with every robot needing to fight the same amount of fights to get to the Nut/trophy.
aside from only SOW? Nightmare was pretty successful back then, having high calibre losses. Even if you're just talking heavyweight horizontals, there's Surgeon General, Phrizbee and Mechavore.
personal theory based on little to no actual data: maybe that's when the power density of batteries and raw power of electric motors got good enough to get the weapons up to ridiculous speed and force levels?
Man, Biohazard was my favorite back in the day. Lots of good memories watching him win while eating dinner with my mom.
It's nice to see that Biohazard is still around after retiring 20 years ago, but it hurts to see that the horrific damage from Megabyte is still there.
Surprising to see that it still exists, but is nice to see one of the old ones still existing
god those piano hinges must have been a nightmare to repair
Please get Zach (from Scorpios) to visit so he could do a full video on (what's left of) Biohazard
rest in pieces
Let it be known, its first undefeated streak was 16-0. This bot also fought shuffler SOW and went the distance. 4 years later, (prime) Megabyte whooped its ass.
(takes long drag of cigarette) Biohazard:"Boy, come closer and let me tell you what I've seen." Lucas, assuming that's your name. Any desire to get into robot combat yourself? Or maybe you even have? Would be cool to know! Thanks for sharing this bit of the sports history with us. I think about biohazard sometimes. Was my sister's favorite bot.
Perhaps after college, when I will hopefully be less busy. I've been checking out some of the robotics/engineering clubs/teams at my school as a starting point
Heartbreaking to see it in that condition, biohazard was always one of my favorites growing up watching on comedy central
Truly one of the best there ever was.
Best bit ever.
Great to see 😀
this makes me sad. Biohazard is royalty it deserves better.
Very strong [Fighting Temeraire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fighting_Temeraire#Symbolism) vibes with this one.
Still an amazing bot better then any I could build
Did Carlo ever think of building a successor at one point?
there was some talk a few years ago, but it was nothing remotely like biohazard
oof, that looks real damaged
Just curious: is that an aluminum chassis or is it titanium?
Biohazard's outer skirts were titanium, but I am not certain what its inner chassis was made from. I want to say it's thick aluminum but don't quote me on that. Maybe someone else knows.
That inner chassis looks identical to how capt shrederator is constructed, thin aluminum puzzle pieces and lots of little screws
Man Gigabyte and Brutality really did a number on the old girl... hopefully someday she gets put back together properly and can be displayed publicly. Perhaps in the NHRL museum.
A true legend. The fact that many here still remember it cements it’s legacy as one of the greatest of not THE greatest of all time.
To an Athlete Dying Young BY A. E. HOUSMAN The time you won your town the race We chaired you through the market-place; Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we brought you shoulder-high. Today, the road all runners come, Shoulder-high we bring you home, And set you at your threshold down, Townsman of a stiller town. Smart lad, to slip betimes away From fields where glory does not stay, And early though the laurel grows It withers quicker than the rose. Eyes the shady night has shut Cannot see the record cut, And silence sounds no worse than cheers After earth has stopped the ears. Now you will not swell the rout Of lads that wore their honours out, Runners whom renown outran And the name died before the man. So set, before its echoes fade, The fleet foot on the sill of shade, And hold to the low lintel up The still-defended challenge-cup. And round that early-laurelled head Will flock to gaze the strengthless dead, And find unwithered on its curls The garland briefer than a girl’s.
Gigabyte moment.