This week on the podcast, we dive into the history (and future!) of Norwalk Havoc, the world’s top beetleweight combat robotics league, with Norwalk founder Austin McChord. If you want to check out this weekend’s Norwalk Havoc, check out the YouTube livestream at https://youtu.be/5elaqlzA60k 

 

This week’s combat robotics news:

 

BETA’s new manifold: https://www.facebook.com/Betarobot/posts/158201279642522 

Deep Six’s latest terrifying weapons test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tohyYUox374 

End Game’s parts sale: https://www.facebook.com/oyesrobotics/photos/a.507889816075385/1599421500255539/ 

HiJinx’s art contest: https://www.facebook.com/HiJinx.BattleBot/posts/342362683982110 

HiJinx giving away its weapon bar to a fan: https://www.facebook.com/HiJinx.BattleBot/posts/347370830147962 

HiJinx’s armor auction: https://www.facebook.com/HiJinx.BattleBot/posts/346246500260395 

Malice hosting ‘Battle of David’: https://www.facebook.com/events/254915879747625 

Minotaur raising funds for S6: https://gofund.me/e4ddbc93 

Petunia’s piercing fire: https://www.facebook.com/TeamPCPnl/posts/230230452105427 

Tantrum’s mystery piece: https://www.facebook.com/tantrum.battlebot/posts/1440467402960397 

Tombstone sneak peek: https://youtu.be/NkcWKx0qU3g 

Valkyrie’s functional fan cake: https://www.facebook.com/valkyriebattlebot/posts/416735646242807 

WAR Hawk’s latest weapons test: https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/n5oeek/war_hawk_4weapon_motor_test/

 

Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/behindthebots

Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts

Tell a friend about the show; we really appreciate your support!