The robot even has a laser. With these–and a few other handy extras–combined, the 23-year-old made a super cool fighting robot, hence the name Nerf Tank.

Walking around the pits behind the Robot Wars arena, I’m realising an ambition held since childhood. As an eight-year-old, I had fastidiously researched what was required to build my own; from ...

Many of the parts needed to build a combat robot are available in specialist online shops – meaning competitors are often using the same battery packs, motors and controllers as each other.

The only problem is your complete lack of electronics and engineering know-how. With the Ganker robot, you don’t even need to know how to solder to build, customize, and battle your own creation.

Meet Ellis Ware. Four years later, he is a self-taught engineer, who builds advanced fighting robots using cutting edge technology. Later this month, Ware will compete in BBC’s cult series "Robot Wars ...

Want to know what makes a badass kaiju-fighting battle bot? There's a schematic for that.

How this high school dropout built a 'Robot Wars' fighting machine in his bedroom By Jake Kanter Aug 7, 2016, 2:20 AM PT ...

Childhood Dreams Giant robot startup MegaBots Inc. just raised $2.4 million in seed funding to make the glorious spectacle of giant robot fighting to the death into reality.