Battlebots

BattleBots is the world’s premier robot combat competition where remote-controlled machines equipped with destructive weaponry battle for supremacy in a hazard-filled arena called the . Originating as an offshoot of the original Robot Wars tournaments, the show has evolved into a global phenomenon featuring advanced engineering and high-stakes strategy. Understanding the Competition

The effectiveness of a bot’s weapons in reducing the functionality or structural integrity of the opponent. BattleBots

Matches typically last three minutes. A winner is determined by (if a bot cannot move for 10 seconds) or by Judges' Decision . Judges score bots based on three primary criteria: BattleBots is the world’s premier robot combat competition

Feature large blades or bars that strike with massive sideways force, often designed to tear off wheels or armor. Matches typically last three minutes

Utilize powerful pneumatic or electric lifters to launch opponents into the air or out of the arena.

Focus on grabbing or piercing opponents to control their movement and drag them into arena hazards like the Kill Saws . Getting Started as a Builder Judges' Guide | BattleBots