Big Nipper
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| Big Nipper | |
|---|---|
 Big Nipper from Series 7 | |
| Participation Information | |
| UK Series | 5, 7 |
| Team Information | |
| Team Members | Opaphe Damhem Mark Lumb Marlold Lumb |
| Robot Statistics | |
| Weight | 100kg |
| Dimensions | 0.12m x 1.02m x 0.95m |
| Power | 3 x 800W electric motors |
| Weapons | Lifting arm with crusher |
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Robot statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show | |
Big Nipper was a competitor robot in Series 5 and 7 of Robot Wars. It was a flat, grey box robot with a unique lifting arm as its primary weapon. Mounted on the lifting arm was a pair of crushing claws, making it resemble a stag beetle.
- "Our weapon system is not so simple to explain but it is basically a very large lifter with a crusher mounted on it."
- — Mark Lumb
The lifter is a unique weapon, capable of lifting 200kg. Due to the weight distribution, Big Nipper usually lifts its own backend up as well, but this has the added advantage of placing all the weight on the front wheels giving us a huge amount of grip to push the opponent where the team directed it. Interchangeable motors mean that the crusher and lifter can be used only one at a time. Although never tested, it is estimated that the crusher has 1.5 tonnes of pressure.
Big Nipper lost in the first round to Razer in Series 5, but made the Heat Final of Series 7, losing to The Grim Reaper on a judges' decision.
Although keeping the same shape as Series 7, Big Nipper underwent a series of internal changes to the wheels, motor and armour. It utilised the same motors as Razer, and during a change to the magmotor, the team replaced the top armour with thicker titanium to protect from machines like Terrorhurtz and Tiberius. With these changes, Big Nipper managed to win several smaller competitions, but notably it managed to defeat Terrorhurtz in the final of the Fighting Robots Association UK Championships hosted by Roaming Robots. In 2008 it came 3rd and in 2006 it also came 3rd.
Big Nipper received an Honourable Mention in The Combat Robot Hall of Fame in 2007.
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[edit] Robot History
[edit] Series 5
Big Nipper was drawn up against Razer in the first round. It surprised many by managing to destroy one of Razer's self-righting arms. However, it took heavy damage from Razer's claw and was eventually immobilized.
[edit] Series 7
Big Nipper returned for Series 7 with a thicker body. Its first melee was against The Grim Reaper, Kan Opener and Barbaric Response, with the latter beginning the action by tossing Big Nipper across the arena slightly. The Grim Reaper also flipper Big Nipper, but the invertible machine ran back into the action. Big Nipper raised The Grim Reaper onto an angle grinder, before assailing Barbaric Response unsuccessfully. The Grim Reaper and Big Nipper continued their duel until cease, with the judges putting them both through. Big Nipper shunted the powerful flail robot Jackson Wallop, advantaged by its low height, allowing it to dodge the flail. Big Nipper destroyed a tire on Jackson Wallop and pushed it into Dead Metal, who pitted it. In the heat final, Big Nipper met The Grim Reaper once more, with each robot flipping the other with its weapon, and another judges decision eliminating Big Nipper.
[edit] Results
| BIG NIPPER - RESULTS | ||
| Series 5 | ||
| The Fifth Wars - UK Championship Heats, Round 1 | ||
| Heat K, Eliminator | vs. Razer (4) | Lost |
| Series 7 | ||
| The Seventh Wars - UK Championship Heats Final | ||
| Heat B, Round 1 | vs. Kan Opener, Barbaric Response, The Grim Reaper | Qualified |
| Heat B, Round 2 | vs. Jackson Wallop | Won |
| Heat B, Final | vs. The Grim Reaper | Lost |
[edit] Wins/Losses
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 2
[edit] Series Record
- Series 1-4: Did not enter
- Series 5: Heat, Round 1
- Series 6: Did not enter
- Series 7: Heat Final
[edit] Honours
| Non-Official Honour | ||
| Honourable Mention in The Combat Robot Hall of Fame | ||
