Robot Wars

Robot Wars (2016-2017)

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40 teams of amateur robot fighting enthusiasts battle it out over a series of rounds in a huge purpose-built arena aiming to become the Robot Wars Champion.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E06Episode 6Dec 3, 2017
S03E05Episode 5Nov 26, 2017
S03E04Episode 4Nov 12, 2017
S03E03Episode 3Nov 5, 2017
S03E02Episode 2Oct 29, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Robot Wars premiere?

The first episode of "Robot Wars" aired on BBC Two on July 24, 2016.

How many teams competed in the first season of Robot Wars?

40 teams competed in the first season of "Robot Wars" in 2016.

Who hosted Robot Wars in 2016?

Dara O'Briain and Angela Scanlon were the presenters for the 2016 season of "Robot Wars."

Which team won the 2016 Robot Wars championship?

Team Carbide won the championship of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars."

How many battles were in the Grand Final of Robot Wars 2016?

The Grand Final of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" had three battles.

Who made up the judging panel on Robot Wars in 2016?

The judging panel for the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" consisted of Professor Noel Sharkey, Professor Sethu Vijayakumar, and Dr. Lucy Rogers.

What was the prize for winning Robot Wars in 2016?

The winner of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" received a trophy and bragging rights.

What was the format for Robot Wars in 2016?

In the 2016 season of "Robot Wars," robots faced off against each other in a single-elimination knockout tournament format.

How long was each battle in Robot Wars in 2016?

Battles in the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" were three minutes long.

How were robots eliminated from Robot Wars in 2016?

In the 2016 season of "Robot Wars," robots were eliminated from the competition by being knocked out, immobilized, or set on fire.

What was the House Robot Rebellion in Robot Wars 2016?

The House Robot Rebellion was a special episode of the 2016 season of "Robot Wars" where four teams of contestants attempted to take down the show's house robots in a series of battles.

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Also known as

  • Robot Wars: World Series
  • Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars

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