Bucktooth Burl

Bucktooth Burl
Team Information
Team	The Eh Team
Team Members	Julia Chernushevich (Captain) Brian Hales Payton Byrns Nicholas Wachniak Albert La Kyle Isfan Patric Byrns
From	Saskatoon, Canada
Associated Robots	Marvin, DUCK!, Red Devil, Ferocity, HyperShock (Julia Chernushevich)
Robot Statistics
Weight	250lbs
Power	6x LiHV batteries
Drive	2x Ampflow A28-400 motors
Weapons	Drum spinner
Statistics correct as of its most recent appearance on the show, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.

Bucktooth Burl was a heavyweight robot built by The Eh Team which competed in BattleBots World Championship II.

It was armed with a spinning drum, made by sandwiching multiple discs together, and was the smallest robots in the competition, designed to look and function like a beaver. Bucktooth Burl was unique as its bespoke wheels were formed from several thin layers of rubber fitted together, as opposed to a single hunk of rubber, with the idea that this would improve their durability. However, it did not do well in competition, as it lost in its first match to Chrome Fly and then lost a rumble against DeathRoll and Skorpios, finishing the season winless. Due to the compact shape of the bot, the gear reduction from its Etek motors was compromised, contributing to its drive issues.

"We're not really here designing the best robot... We're designing the best robot for TV. And we're Canadian, so how do we get that across? Well, a beaver just kind of made sense."

— Julia Chernushevich on the inspiration for Bucktooth Burl

Bucktooth Burl in 2018.

The Eh Team is a direct reference to The A-Team, while also being a tongue-in-cheek nod to the Canadian stereotype.

• Bucktooth Burl in the CAD stage.
• Bucktooth Burl in the pits during World Championship II.
• Damage taken to Bucktooth Burl after its rumble loss.

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Although Bucktooth Burl did not return for World Championship III, The Eh Team's leader, Julia Chernushevich returned as a member of Red Devil's team, as well as a team member for Marvin for the 2019 season. She would originally plan to return once again for the World Championship V with a brand new robot of her own, Ferocity, a dragon-themed bot armed with a powerful spinner on a rotating turret. However, work on the bot was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she instead reunited with the Ruckers to join DUCK! for the 2021 season. She is currently part of Team HyperShock.

Bucktooth Burl now resides with team member Albert La, largely intact from its BattleBots appearances, but lacks electronics.

Robot History

World Championship II
Chrome Fly vs. Bucktooth Burl Bucktooth Burl's BattleBots debut came against a fellow rookie in Chrome Fly. Chrome Fly's spinning blade comes off. Although Bucktooth Burl was unable to get its weapon working properly, the first impact between the bots saw one of Chrome Fly's spinning bars fly off, and the other stopped working shortly after. Both robots engage in a pushing match. Now reduced to a pushing fight, Chrome Fly was shoved against the arena wall by Bucktooth Burl, which effectively took Team Ludicrous' drone out of the picture. The Canadian robot started shoving Chrome Fly towards the arena wall, but began experiencing issues with its left-side drive. Bucktooth Burl begins smoking late on. Chrome Fly charged at Bucktooth Burl, which resorted to spinning on the spot. Bucktooth Burl started smoking towards the end of the match, but time ran out with both robots still mobile. Despite its blades breaking, Chrome Fly took the unanimous judges' decision. Bucktooth Burl was not selected to be a wildcard, meaning it was eliminated from the championship tournament.
Bucktooth Burl vs. Skorpios vs. DeathRoll (Exhibition) Bucktooth Burl returned for an exhibition rumble with Skorpios and DeathRoll at the end of the tournament. Bucktooth Burl smacks into the side of DeathRoll. Skorpios slices into Bucktooth Burl. The rumble started out fairly well for Bucktooth Burl as it was able to damage and eventually flip DeathRoll against the arena wall. After helping to bend Skorpios' saw out of shape, Bucktooth Burl was incapacitated by losing its radio signal due to interference, and stopped moving while its weapon continued spinning. Now immobile, the Canadian robot played no further part in the rumble. Time eventually ran out and the judges gave the win to Skorpios.

Results

Competitive Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 1

Exhibition Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 1

Total Wins/Losses

• Wins: 0
• Losses: 2

Competition	Wins	Losses
World Championship II	None	Chrome Fly Skorpios (Rumble)

Faruq Tauheed Introductions

"It's inspired by a beaver. So, dam! It's BUCKTOOTH BURL!"

"If it were a pop star, it would be called Justin Beaver. From Canada, it's BUCKTOOTH BURL!"

See Also

• Bucktooth Burl on Facebook
• Bucktooth Burl on Twitter

Trivia

• Despite its size, Bucktooth Burl was originally overweight for the 2016 season, weighing approximately 256lbs, and needed holes drilling into its wheels to remain under the weight limit.