Combat Robot Weight Classes

In Combat Robotics, like wrestling, there are weight classes.

Combat Robot Classes

Combat Robots compete against other robots of the same class. Classes are categories for different weights, weapon types, and materials.

Maximum weight per class

Class	Weight
Fairyweight	150 grams (0.33lbs)
Antweight	1lb (455 grams)
Beetleweight	3lb (1361 grams)
Hobbyweight	12lbs / 15lb
Featherweight	30lb
Lightweight	60lb
Middleweight	120lb
Heavyweight	220lb / 250lb

The Battlebots you see on TV are 250lb robots!

Class modifiers

Robots can further be broken down into these categories:

• Full Combat

• Sportsman

• Plastic

For the purposes of our Plant series, we'll focus on the Antweight and Plastic classes. Antweights are 1lb combat robots. Plastics allow only certain 3D printed materials, usually PLA, ABS, and PETG. We'll dive deeper into 3D printing later, but for now just know that your robot will be 1lb and mostly 3D printed.

Plant comes from Plastic and Antweight

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See more:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_combat

• https://makezine.com/article/technology/robotics/know-your-combat-robots-a-field-guide-to-competition-weight-classes-and-weapons/