


This time, instead of a few LEDs, turned to an Android smartphone running an OpenCV-based app. Previously, we’ve seen turn a Hexbug spider into a line following robot with a pair of IR LEDs and a drop-in replacement motor driver. With a few extra parts, though, it can become a vastly more powerful robotics platform, as shows us with his experiments with a Hexbug and OpenCV. Go to for the full details.The Hexbug Spider is a neat little robot toy available at just about any Target or Walmart for about $20. Photo realistic exterior renderings of your robot design.

and its affiliates reserve the right to reject any application for any reason and without explanation.ĭesign applications will include the following materials: If you decide to build before this, you do so at your own risk.īattleBots Inc. Building a robot is dangerous, time consuming and expensive, and you should only start construction if you are notified by BattleBots that your design submission has been accepted for entry, and you have completed other entry procedures that will be required by our broadcast partners. Please note that we’re asking applicants to design a robot, not build a robot. You will be taken offsite to our application portal. Bot builders wishing to apply for the 2023 season should endeavor to submit their applications by June, 2023 (official deadline TBD). If your application was declined for the 2022 season, please try again for the 2023 season. NOTE: We are accepting applications for the 2023 season (World Championship VIII). NOTE: Rule documents may be updated at any time, please check back here often to keep track of updates. If you have any questions please email us at rules(at). Below you will find the BattleBots Design and Tournament Rules and other helpful documents.
