The Future Of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
The 12th Robo-One Grand Championship took place in Japan over the weekend, featuring the best two-legged robots duking it out in boxing-style matches. Needless to say it was awesome as hell and I wish I could have been there. Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots has never looked so lame after watching these little guys go at it. I'm already gathering supplies so I can build one for next year's competition. So far I have two empty cereal boxes and a pipe cleaner. It's a good start, but I think I'm going to need some tape.
A MUST SEE VIDEO AFTER THE PUNCH!
UPDATE: ADDED A COUPLE MORE VIDEOS OF OLDER COMPETITIONS.
Robot Wars, May The Best Two-Legged Robot Win [uberreview]
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