An open-source Android app for easy, efficient, and collaborative FIRST robotics competition scouting.
Robot Scouter is an open-source Android app designed for scouting robots at FIRST competitions. It allows teams to easily collect performance data, customize scouting templates, and collaborate in real-time, all while working offline. The app solves the problem of inefficient, paper-based scouting by providing a digital tool that streamlines data collection and analysis.
FIRST robotics competition teams, including students, mentors, and volunteers involved in scouting and strategy development. It's particularly useful for teams looking to improve their data-driven decision-making during competitions.
Developers choose Robot Scouter for its offline-first design, customizable templates, and collaborative features that eliminate the need for complex setups or databases. Its integration with The Blue Alliance and advanced export capabilities provide a comprehensive, user-friendly alternative to manual scouting methods.
:robot: Easy, efficient, and collaborative FIRST robot scouting
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Full functionality without internet, as highlighted in the README, making it reliable for competition venues with poor connectivity.
Templates are game-independent and fully adaptable, with defaults provided for the current year, allowing teams to tailor metrics to specific strategies.
Supports multiple users scouting simultaneously, including split-screen on Android N, fostering efficient team collaboration during events.
Exports to spreadsheets with auto-generated statistics and charts, plus JSON for custom analysis, simplifying data sharing and post-competition review.
Limited to Android devices, excluding iOS users and reducing accessibility for teams with mixed device ecosystems.
Requires Firebase setup for full features, as noted in the environment setup, adding complexity and potential vendor lock-in to Google services.
Lacks built-in real-time sync; collaboration across devices relies on manual exporting and importing, which can be cumbersome for large teams.