BIOBUZZ Strategy Lab

Free FTC BIOBUZZ strategy simulator for the 2026–27 FIRST Tech Challenge season. Set how fast and accurate your robots are, then play the strategies against each other to see which one wins the most. Built by FTC Team 6603, Guild of Gears.

Applies to Robot 1 on both alliances, so matchups stay fair. Each visit starts with random values near Average; pick a preset to start from one instead.

Robot specs

Width17.0 in

Length17.0 in

Height when extended24 in

Weight30 lb

Drivetrain

Tank pushes hardest, but it can only drive the way it points, so it turns before it moves. Mecanum and swerve can drive sideways and turn while they drive (mecanum is a bit slower sideways).

Shooter on the back

The nose mark is the front. Off (usual): the robot picks up and shoots from the front. On: the shooter faces backward, so the robot turns its back to the HIVE to shoot. Mecanum and swerve turn on the way there. A tank drive has to stop and turn.

Shoot while driving

Advanced: the robot lines up and starts firing as soon as it's in range and pointed at the CELL, without stopping. Shots on the move are a little less accurate. Needs mecanum or swerve (it has to strafe while facing the HIVE).

Acceleration5.0 ft/s²

Intake width70% of front (11.9 in)

Carry capacity4 elements

Shot speed20 ft/s (reaches 7.8 ft)

Launcher height14.5 in

Speed

Drive speed3.10 ft/s

Intake time / element0.85 s

Launch time / element0.65 s

Align / aim per trip1.00 s

FLOWER place time / element2.50 s

Launch range4.50 ft

Accuracy

POLLEN launch accuracy68%

NECTAR launch accuracy58%

FLOWER placement accuracy72%

Autonomous

AUTO reliability78%

AUTO speed vs TELEOP60%

Park in LOADING ZONE at end of AUTO

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