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The Havok Crew Is Bringing a Heavyweight to BattleBots!
We’ve got some big news to share.The Havok Crew will officially be entering a heavyweight robot into the upcoming BattleBots season, which is set to begin filming later this month. This marks our debu...
🔑 Unlock the Synthesis 30 Souvenir — Find the 3 Keywords!
🏆 The Synthesis 30 Souvenir Hunt Is On! We've hidden three secret keywords across our platforms. Find them all, enter them below, and unlock access ...
Michigan Mashup Recap
Michigan Mashup 2026 has come and gone and it's time to recap the awesome carnage from the third MRCA ranked event of 2026. We will be covering the tw...
How I Came to Be a Late in Life Builder
I recently said to someone that when it comes to competitors at robot events, it often feels like a bunch of people in their 20s, me, and Glenn Boxell...
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Team USA on Behind the Bots
Team USA that competed over in New Zealand will be on the Behind the Bots podcast with the famous Brandon Bennett Young and Jake Hoffman talking about...
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Rebuilding the Gheeras - Costs to Update from Feb. 2026 NHRL
One of the most commonly asked questions to newcomers in combat robotics is, “What does it cost to build a combat robot”? While I often keep meticulou...
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5 Great Fights You Might Have Missed- NHRL March 2026
Robots are fighting! So many robots, doing so much fighting, that you’re likely to miss some great fights unless you watch absolutely everything...
RSL February 2026 Recap
Greetings Havok Rundown listeners and readers, I am Brenton of Team ForceOFWill Robotics, and I will be providing coverage for MRCA events this year s...
Michigan Mashup 2026 Preview
While some people are getting hyped for March Madness this month, the big annual March event I’m getting hyped for is the Midwest Robot Combat Associa...
Builder Spotlight: Corey Nason
Builder Spotlight: Corey Nason — Consistent Competitor and InnovatorCorey Nason has been a steady presence in the National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) f...
MACRO: Heartless Horizontals Preview
As February comes to a close, the Maryland Area Combat Robotics Organization (MACRO) is set to host an event that is sure to be a smashing good time. ...
Builder Interview: Samuel Herman
Builder Interview: Samuel HermanFrom discovering BattleBots as a kid to designing a competitive bigwheel beetle, Samuel Herman’s journey into combat r...
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WPI’s FIRST Open Combat Event!
This weekend, I had the opportunity to head up to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and attend their first-ever FIRST Open Combat Event! The event featu...
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Sparks Fly on Valentine's Day: RABID's Cupid Carnage 2026 Recap
February 16, 2026 — While most couples were sitting down for candlelight dinners this past Valentine’s Day, the lower level of Regency Mall in Richmon...
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Builder Interview: Brenton Barber
Builder Interview: Brenton BarberFrom discovering BattleBots on TV to diving headfirst into Midwest competitions, Brenton Barber’s journey into combat...
SCAR - Clash at the Comb
Here is a recap of SCAR - Clash at the Comb, held on February 7, 2026. This event featured combat robotics action in the Antweight (1lb) and Fairyweig...
First NHRL Event of the Season
Here is a recap of the NHRL 2026 Season Opener event, including the winners, major storylines, and top moments from the day.Event Winners (Golden Dump...
Builder Interview: Matt Lantry
What is Your NameMatthew LantryWhat is Your Robot(s) Name(s)?Fallout, Half-life, Sievert, former half of the battle tots, Little ManHow did you first ...
BattleBots Is Back - More to come 2/26/26
The metallic crunch of gears and the roar of the arena are set to return louder than ever. In a landmark announcement released today, BattleBots has c...
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MassDestruction V 1-31-2026 Recap
WALTHAM, Mass. — The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation once again played host to a day of vehicular violence this past Saturday, January...
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Builder Interview: Nick Andreas
Builder Interview: Nick AndreasFrom first events and early electronics struggles to slugfest wins and long-term goals, Nick Andreas shares his journey...
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Builder Interview: Charlie McGill
Builder Interview: Charlie McGillEvery builder comes into combat robotics from a different angle. For Charlie McGill, it started with friends, a Robog...
Havoc Rundown Opens 2026 With Show Updates and Fantasy League Changes
Havoc Rundown Kicks Off 2026 With a Full Reset EpisodeA new year means a fresh start, and Havoc Rundown is officially kicking off 2026 with a streamli...
Combat Robotics Weekend Recap: Champions Crowned January 17th and 18th
It was an explosive weekend for combat robotics as builders from across the globe converged for a series of high-stakes tournaments on January 17th an...
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NHRL Drops 2026 Season Schedule: Mark Your Calendars and Prep Your Bots
Ready to smell the magic smoke? National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) has officially pulled back the curtain on the 2026 Open Season, providing a full ro...
Havoc Rundown National Havoc Robot League Fantasy League Ruleset
HAVOC RUNDOWNNational Havoc Robot League Fantasy LeagueLeague-Specific Rules – 2026 SeasonThis document defines the league-specific rules for the Havo...
Havoc Rundown 2026 Fantasy League World Rules
HAVOC RUNDOWNCombat Robotics Fantasy LeagueOfficial Rulebook – Version 1.0 (2026)The purpose of this version of the rulebook is to set down an overarc...
Builder Interview: Juan Restrepo
Builder Interview: Juan RestrepoCombat robotics is built on curiosity, learning by doing, and the occasional pile of tangled wires. In this builder in...
Builder Interview - Stephanie Spooner
Q - What is Your Robot(s) Name(s)?: A - Crazy Horse Girl, Il Pacino, Lil Pacino, Circus Pony, Tiny But Mighty ------------------------------...
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2025 Recap by Kiekitsu
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NHRL 2025 World Championships: A Night of Upsets, Fire, and First-Time Kings
NHRL 2025 World Championships: A Night of Upsets, Fire, and First-Time KingsBy [Jimmy Havok/Sports Desk]NORWALK, CT — In a night defined by shattered ...
From BotRank.com to the Havoc Rundown
The Rise of BotRankCreated in the early 2000s, BotRank.com functioned as a comprehensive ranking database for every weight class in combat robotics—fr...
Builder Interview: Alex Downing
Builder Interview: Alex Downing Some builders enter the sport through a slow burn, others through a spark, and Alex Downing arrived with the kind...
Builder Interview: Ryan Duarte
Every builder in the sport has a moment where curiosity turns into action, and for Ryan that spark led to a lineup of creative bots like ARES, BudgetB...
Launch of The Havoc Rundown
Hello to all our listeners and every member of the Havoc Rundown community. Over the past few months, both on the podcast and in our Discord, we’ve be...
Inside the 2025 Championship with Jamison Go
New Episode of Havoc Rundown is liveInside the 2025 Championship with Jamison GoThis week, we’re joined by Jamison Go—NHRL champion, BattleBots vetera...
Global Day of Destruction: The December 6th, 2025 Combat Robotics Preview
Global Day of Destruction: The December 6th, 2025 Combat Robotics PreviewMark your calendars, builders and fans. December 6th, 2025, is shaping up to ...
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Preparing for the Arena: A Guide to the NHRL 2026 Open Rules
Preparing for the Arena: A Guide to the NHRL 2026 Open RulesDate: November 20, 2025For combat robot builders, staying compliant with the rules is just...