Specs: Run Amok's chassis actually started life as an old, discarded riding lawn mower. The electric motor came from Germany, the speed controller from England, and the radio gear and monster steering servo from Japan. Run Amok was built for speed and maneuverability, and is very stable despite its high ground clearance. We hope to do very well in the figure-8 race.
Builders: Mark Joerger, chronological age 48, but still immature — designer, mechanic, and driver and Aaron Max Joerger, just turned 10 — idea man and critic, Salem, OR
Robot experience: Run Amok was our first combat robot, although I've been building smaller, less aggressive robots for about 12 years.
Special Feature: Mark Joerger answers your questions!
Past robot competitions: none
Favorite movie or tv robot: Robbie the Robot, as he appeared in Forbidden Planet.
Occupations: Mark works as a researcher for the Oregon Department of Transportation; Aaron Max is a student in the 4th grade.
Hobbies: Mark performs as a magician at parties and events, and works very hard on his vintage British sports racer; Aaron Max loves video games and builds robots from plastic construction pieces.