S3E9: College Robotics, Late Nights & the Next Generation of Builders

This week on Havoc Rundown, we’re doing something a little different with our official College Robotics special. Justin, Ryan, Thomas, and Tony are joined by graduating builders Evan Rosenblatt and Ezequiel Gonzalez Solano from WPI, Samuel Herman and Daphne Yan from Brandeis University, and Ian Talbert from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a roundtable on what it’s really like balancing combat robotics with college life.We talk about how each guest found their way into the sport, the robots they started with, late nights in the lab, team culture, machine shop access, passing knowledge down to younger builders, and what changes after graduation when the school resources are no longer right down the hall. Plus, Ryan puts everyone through a quick college-themed Game Corner, we dig into the differences between the WPI, Brandeis, and Rose-Hulman build styles, and we answer listener mailbag questions from the community.Huge thanks to Evan, Ezequiel, Sam, Daphne, and Ian for joining us and sharing their stories. The future of combat robotics is looking terrifyingly well-educated.For more episode, merch and more check out our website: https://havocrundown.com/en