Inphotos:Norwalk hosts fighting robots from around the world
Aug. 13—A large crowd gathered Saturday on the bleachers at the NHRL to watch robots in the 3-, 12- and 30-pound categories fight to sideline other robots in this burgeoning techno-sport that is similar to the popular show "BattleBots."
In addition to watching the robot matches throughout the day on Saturday, spectators could also enjoy the local vendors and food trucks as well.
For those taking part in the robot battles, an aggressive three-minute fights can leave the robots in ruins. NHRL CEO Kelly Biderman said that one of the biggest challenges for competitors is to repair or rebuild their robots in only 20 minutes.
"It's not just about how you preform in the box; it's about actually how well you know your robot and how you design your robot for reparability," she said.
In addition to the competition, the robot-makers are able to collaborate and share ideas.
That sense of community is a big part of the NHRL, Biderman said. Inside the NHRL, they call that spirit of community "havociness," she said, saying it's "just that feeling that it is more collaborative than competitive."
Between competitions, local hopeful competitors can go to the international center for combat robotics to build their own fighting robots.
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