Chapter 5: Building a Sumobot

Sumobots and battlebots are both terms that you may have heard of before. In case you don't know what sumobots are, they are basically robots that are designed to battle one another. Basically, it is a sport where two robots battle in a head-to-head competition to outlast the other robot. Battle robots are a classic build challenge for any robot enthusiast. The popular TV show, Battle Bots, that has led to shows that are now on TV, Twitch, and other platforms, you can find robots battling in all types of arenas, with designs based on just about every conceivable idea you can imagine. These robots come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the rules of the competition. These robot challenges are quite popular in ...

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