Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of MoratuwaIESL RoboGames

BattleBots Challenge

Design and build a physical combat robot for head-to-head competition in a protected arena. Engineering strength, weapon control, reliability, and safety decide the tournament.

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Open category BattleBots combat robot in the arena
01Eligibility
Open to all
02Team size
1–5 members
03Format
Physical robot combat
04Final
Knockout arena tournament

A physical robot-combat tournament for students, industry teams, and independent builders. Every machine must combine effective mechanical design with controlled aggression and strict rulebook compliance.

Who joins

  • Open to participants of any age or affiliation
  • Individual builders or teams of up to 5 members
  • International participants are welcome

Every entry moves from technical declaration through safety inspection to head-to-head arena competition.

  1. ENTRY — PHASE 01

    Registration & technical declaration

    Dates to be announced

  2. ON-SITE — PHASE 02

    Weight, systems & safety inspection

    University of Moratuwa

  3. ARENA — PHASE 03

    Knockout BattleBots tournament

    Grand Finale

BattleBots competitors must arrive with a rule-compliant, reliable machine that can pass inspection and operate safely inside the protected arena before entering the knockout bracket.

  1. Confirm the rulebook

    Verify the permitted dimensions, weight class, materials, weapon systems, power source, and control requirements.

  2. Build for containment

    Secure batteries, fasteners, armour, and weapon components so the robot remains controlled throughout a bout.

  3. Test control and fail-safe

    Validate reliable radio control, emergency shutdown behaviour, and safe activation procedures before arrival.

  4. Pass technical inspection

    Complete the mandatory weight, electrical, mechanical, and safety inspection before entering the bracket.

  5. Enter the knockout bracket

    Compete head-to-head under the published match format, judging criteria, and arena safety procedures.

BattleBots finalists will be recognised for tournament performance, engineering resilience, and controlled robot design.

Prize Pool

TBA

1st Runners Up

TBA

Champions

TBA

2nd Runners Up

TBA

Safety, eligibility, and registration answers for Open category builders.

Register your BattleBots entry, study the rulebook, and prepare your machine for inspection.

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