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Overview

Robot Combat is an emerging, tech-driven sport in which builders control robots equipped with innovative weapons and ingenious defenses. Builders arm their bots with everything from flamethrowers to spinning saw blades, guaranteeing a spectacle and an entertaining experience for everyone. Bots go head-to-head in an enclosed cage with the goal of knocking each other out of commission. Robots are given three minutes in each round, during which either one of the robots "taps out", is knocked out, or the clock runs out and it goes to a judges' decision. Builders repair their robots between each match until they're eliminated, or crowned the champion.

Project Details

We design and build one 12lb and one 3lb battle bot each year to compete in the NHRL. Team members use Fusion 360, AutoCAD and other software where applicable to the design. If you're interested in joining the project, the two pre-requisites would be to watch the NHRL video below to get a sense for the competition and to review safety regulations and rules which can be found here.

This is a fun, enjoyable project and gives the teammates an opportunity to travel and learn more about robotics. Building a robot of this scope and scale requires a lot of creativity, team work, communication and clever engineering. With a great team, strong communication, and collaboration, we are confident we can build a cohesive robot that can really wreak havoc in arena.

Design

BattleBot design contains:

• Power and Electronics: Battery systems, electronics for drive and weapon motors, transmitter and receiver hardware, and more.
• Drivetrain: Motor selection, efficient gear reduction design, mechanical power transmission.
• Weapon Design: Designing a vertical blade and manufacturing via hand welding or metal 3D printing.
• Frame Assembly: Designing the main structure of the robot which includes a plastic 3D printed body that will be reinforced with metal sheets.

Battle bots require a combination of electronics, mechanical design, and fabrication skills. We teach and develop these skills for all members who want to learn.

Current Designs

How to Join

Just message us! No experience is necessary to join and students of all backgrounds are welcome. This includes (but is not limited to) computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering.

We have worked with a variety of majors including but not limited to: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Engineering Science. We have plenty of technical work, as well as sales and graphic design work to offer. See our contact page for how to reach us.