That is certainly one of three “Bot Brawl” occasions held every year. These robots weigh a most of three kilos, however different competitions throughout Ontario characteristic robots weighing as much as 150 kilos.
Right now, rivals gathered on the RoboDrome Centre for Robotics Excellence on MacNab Road in Hamilton.
Tyler Beadle, the chair of Bot Brawl Occasions, says there’s one thing for everybody at these competitions.
Don Varrin, from Burlington, participates in these occasions to study new expertise. His part-time schooling prices him over two thousand {dollars} a yr.
Anthony Pereira, a pupil on the Rochester Institute of Know-how in New York, says most competitions are 4 to five hours away, so he jumped on the probability to compete in Hamilton, nearer to residence.
Some rivals used supplies discovered round the home, like a pizza field, however it was no match for its opponent—who rapidly minimize it aside with a noticed.
Right now’s occasion might be determined in a knockout-style match. The winner will obtain $100 in present playing cards and severe bragging rights going to the winner.
