After this, the original shufflebot incarnation was eventually retired from combat and handed over to the Lazy Toad Ranch, where it remains to this day. As a result, the original Son of Whyachi was entered into the superheavyweight division that season, but suffered a shock early exit to Swirlee after immobilizing itself within a matter of seconds. But this win did not come without controversy, as rules concerning robots with alternative locomotion were changed between competitions.Īhead of Season 4.0, updated Technical Regulations were issued which meant that shufflebots could no longer be eligible for increased weight bonuses applicable to other walking designs. Son of Whyachi ultimately won the heavyweight championship in its debut season, winning seven successive battles, including an iconic title fight against BioHazard. Weighing in at a total of 315lbs, Son of Whyachi also debuted in the same season as a heavyweight, as shufflebots at the time were given the same weight allowance as traditional walkers in earlier seasons. Powered by three Etek motors, the "cage spinner" rotated at 390rpm with a tip speed of 70mph. The hammers, mounted close to the arena floor, were made out of hardened S7 tool steel and weighed 12lbs each, contributing to a total weight of 120lbs for the weapon alone. For weaponry, Son of Whyachi sported a large cage spinner, as coined by builder Terry Ewert, consisting of an interconnected tri-bar spinner with a 5ft diameter and hammers at each end. Originally, it utilized a 'three-phase walking beam' mechanism as its source of locomotion, making it a shufflebot like its counterpart. Son of Whyachi, often shortened to SOW, was a robot built by Team Whyachi for Seasons 3.0 to 5.0 of Comedy Central BattleBots, as well as three World Championships on ABC and Discovery.Īs its name suggests, Son of Whyachi was built as a lighter version of their previous robot Whyachi, debuting in the superheavyweight division of Season 3.0.
But to attack it, you must get through its spinning Cage of Death." - Son of Whyachi's description from BattleBots: The Official Guide " Son of Whyachi's brutal offense also serves as its defense.
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