Before there was Battle-Bots, there was System's Ball, this year marked the 19th annual System's Ball robotic combat event.
And it was particularly special. For one of its founders, now retired Prof. Knowles, it was his last Systems Ball (at least in any official capacity). After a particularly eventful round of combat he gave his a humorous last lecture on the engineering principles behind some long secret weapons technology. Farewell Knowles!
Be sure to check out the 2010 Event, which takes place on the last day of class, in Rickover 103.