Devil Scout is a scouting app for FRC, designed for teams who lack the resources to effectively collect and analyze data on their own.

In late 2023, developers Nolan Martin and Xander Bhalla proposed creating an online scouting experience for Team 1559. It has since evolved from a single-team app to a public project, and we hope it serves as a permanent solution for both rookies and veterans alike.

Data pooling

One of the primary purposes of this app is to create a scouting solution for smaller teams with fewer resources. We don't just want to make it accessible; we want to make it both easy and powerful. Therefore, one of the main features of this app is that all of the scouting data at an event is pooled together, regardless of who submitted it. More data leads to more accurate statistics, benefitting everyone involved.

We understand that some teams may feel uneasy about sharing their data with others, and we are developing systems to mitigate the potential issues that this can cause. For initial testing however, we are trusting our closed-beta teams to act in a graciously professional manner. This means the following:

• Scout your event

  We don't want teams piggybacking off of others' hard work for free. This doesn't mean you have to scout every robot at every match, but we are asking for a good-faith effort (e.g. 80% of possible submissions).

• Garbage in, garbage out

  Submitting false/malicious data isn't cool, and it destroys both the experience and utility for legitimate users.

• Keep your access private

  We selected our closed-beta teams specifically because we have close relationship, and we will work together to solve your problems as they arise. While we are planning a public release soon, we ask that you don't share your access to this app with members of other teams.

  This doesn't mean you can't demo the app and show it off; we'd love the publicity! Just don't let them use it for you.

Violating any of these conditions will result in the immediate termination of your team's accounts.