BattleBots 7 Rookie Preview: Ripperoni Captain Anna Zolnikov and

BattleBots 7 Rookie Preview: Ripperoni Captain Anna Zolnikov and Driver Fred Moore

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This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our coverage of the BattleBots 7 rookies with the Italian side of the Team Omega family — Ripperoni! This pizza-themed robot features a neat little innovation: A counter-rotating flywheel, designed to reduce the amount of gyro the bot experiences when it turns. We catch up with NHRL regulars Anna Zolnikov and Fred Moore, who got valuable experience with the 30-pound version of Ripperoni ahead of BattleBots. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/behindthebots Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Tell a friend about the show; we really appreciate your support!

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