2017 · FIRST Steamworks
Black Widow
A steampunk-era robot built to deliver gears and fuel.
Black Widow was Red Alert’s entry for the 2017 FRC season, FIRST Steamworks. Set in a steampunk universe, robots worked together to generate steam pressure by delivering fuel (wiffle balls) and gears, then climbing a rope to board an airship at the end of the match.
Black Widow was designed with a focus on reliable gear delivery and consistent climbing, key strategies for success in the 2017 game.