Robot Wars is the highly successful TV series in which competitors aim to 'fight to the death' using remote-controlled robots fighting within an enclosed arena.

This third official Puffin tie-in with the Robot Wars series, this book tracks the progress of the 40 greatest robots from their incarnation in the first war to their development in the ensuing wars rights through to their presence in the sixth war. The guide offers a compilation of all the best and worst bits, including classic battles, quickest defeats, nastiest feuds, house robot rebellion, and the victims that had to be swept from the arena at the end of the battle.

Enter the arena of the metal gladiators Do you have what it takes to build a battle-ready robot? You do now. Here are the plans, step-by-step directions, and expert advice that will put you in competition-while you have a heck of a lot of fun getting there. Grant Imahara, the creator of the popular BattleBot Deadblow, shares everything he’s learned about robot design, tools and techniques for metal working, the parts you need and where to get them, and plenty of tips to keep you off the ropes. When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to rumble. Just a few of the topics you'll learn: Robot design 101 Chemicals and power tools Popular materials compared Cutting your armor Things to know about screws Top ten drive motors Bearings, casters, couplers, and U-joints Roller chains and sprockets Better traction through chemistry Choosing speeding controls Batteries and wiring The driving test Rammers, hammers and crushers

Combat robotics is a sport that is practiced world-wide. It attracts all kinds of participants, especially people interested in technology, engineering, machine design, computer science, new technologies and their trends. The competitions involve one-on-one duels between radio-controlled robotic vehicles in a bulletproof arena. RioBotz is the Robotic Competition team from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team is formed by control, mechanical and electrical engineering undergraduate students from the University. This 374-page tutorial tries to summarize the knowledge learned and developed by the team since its creation in 2003. It includes the information on competing as well as designing and building combat robots. This tutorial also includes build reports from all combat robots from RioBotz, including detailed drawings and photos, totaling almost 900 figures.

The Ultimate Official Guide to Battlebots - the world's #1 robot competition show! Facts, photos, and more of all your favorite bots & teams! Bot Builders, get ready to battle!The BattleBots: Official Guide has everything you need to know about the awesome, explosive, and destructive world of robo-battles! Learn about the coolest bots, the smartest builders, and the strongest teams in the history of BattleBots. From world records to behind-the-scenes exclusives, this guide is perfect for BattleBot fans everywhere.