Flatline Robotics
Battlebots Jr.
Combat Robot Design
Design, build, and test a small combat-style robot.
⏱ 8 Weeks · 2 Hrs/Wk
🎁 Keep Your Bot!
What You'll Build
  • Combat robot chassis with armor plating
  • Custom weapon system (spinner, flipper, or hammer)
  • Radio control receiver and transmitter setup
  • Battery and power management system
  • Drive train optimized for battle
  • Tournament-ready combat bot
Week by Week
1
Combat Design Basics
Weight classes, arena rules, weapon types, and strategy fundamentals.
2
Chassis & Armor
Build your frame, add armor plating, reinforce weak points.
3
Weapon Engineering
Design and assemble your primary weapon system.
4
Drive Systems
Motors, wheels, and mobility optimization.
5
Electronics & Power
Radio control setup, battery wiring, safety systems.
6
Testing & Tuning
Weapon testing, drive calibration, reliability checks.
7
Battle Practice
Sparring sessions, strategy refinement, repairs.
8
Tournament Day
Final competition — may the best bot win!
Take Home Your Combat Robot!
A fully functional battle-ready robot with weapon system, radio controller, and all combat engineering skills.
Skills You'll Gain
Combat Design Weapon Engineering Radio Control Power Systems Battle Strategy Repair Skills
Good to Know
  • No prior combat robot experience needed
  • Safety equipment provided
  • All materials included
  • Small class: max 8 students
  • Final tournament with prizes
Enter the arena. Eight weeks to build your ultimate fighting machine.
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