This article reflects
the views of the
author, not
necessarily those
of the National
Robotics League
or the National
Tooling and
Machining
Association. Thanks
go to Elizabeth
Weiss Ozorak for
comments on an
earlier draft of the
article.
had lost would engage in a rumble
to see how many could fight in the
arena at once, and who would
prevail. Audience applause was used
to judge the rumbles.
Over the course of the
weekend, 56 one-on-one robot
fights took place in the decagonal
arena. By Sunday morning, just a
few robots remained in contention.
The final matches were exciting,
punctuated by showers of sparks
and flying metal parts. Robots were
tossed into the air and bounced off
the arena walls.
The Champion’s Trophy went to
Bloomsburg Area High School’s Pixie,
based on a combination of effective
craftsmanship, documentation, and
driving.
strike their opponents into
submission. SV
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