How well a driver maneuvers their bot, avoids hazards, and dictates the pace of the fight. Common Robot Types & Weapons
Feature large blades or bars that strike with massive sideways force, often designed to tear off wheels or armor. BattleBots
The frequency and severity of intentional attacks initiated by a bot. How well a driver maneuvers their bot, avoids
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 BattleBots is the world’s premier robot combat competition
Utilize powerful pneumatic or electric lifters to launch opponents into the air or out of the arena.
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:
Use high-speed spinning disks or bars to knock opponents upward, often using the floor as leverage for maximum impact.