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
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 BattleBots
The frequency and severity of intentional attacks initiated by a bot. BattleBots is the world’s premier robot combat competition
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: Getting Started as a Builder Judges' Guide |
Utilize powerful pneumatic or electric lifters to launch opponents into the air or out of the arena.
How well a driver maneuvers their bot, avoids hazards, and dictates the pace of the fight. Common Robot Types & Weapons