Vector Space Robot Combat 2024

Presented By Vector Space

Lynchburg, VA, US

November 2, 2024

Event Information

Organizer: Vector Space
Location: Barksdale Gymnasium
400 V.E.S. Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
US

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Starts: Nov 2, 2024
Ends: Nov 2, 2024
Website: https://vector-space.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D876%26reset%3D1

Registration

Starts: Sep 9, 2024 19:09 UTC
Ends: Oct 30, 2024 19:10 UTC
Waiting List: Allowed
Entry Fees: Fee per robot (See class list)

Event Organizers

Adam Spontarelli

Robot Classes / Competitions

Category Robot Class Maximum
Capacity
Currently
Registered
Waiting
List
Entry
Fee
Pit Crew
Allowed
Combat 1 lb - Antweight 20 18 Robots None 20.00 USD Unlimited
Combat 3 lb - Beetleweight 16 9 Robots None 20.00 USD Unlimited

Event Description

It's time for a Robot Battle! Hosted by Vector Space at Virginia Episcopal School.

Location:

400 V.E.S. Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503

There will be tables to work on in the pits along with access to power outlets.

Food trucks will be on site.

Schedule:

Event is Saturday, Nov 2, 2024

  • Check-in starts at 8am
  • Briefing, Weigh-in, and Safety Check at 9am
  • Fights 10am - 2pm

Fights will alternate weight classes when possible. 

Arena:

Antweights & Beetleweights: 8'x8'x4' enclosed arena with wooden floor and pit. 

Format:

Fights in all weight classes will be 3 minutes.

All weight classes will compete in a double elimination tournament to decide the respective champions in their weight classes. In the event there are 5 or less robots in a class, the robots will fight round robin. Each robot will be guaranteed 2 fights at the minimum presuming they stay functional. If time permits on Saturday afternoon, grudge matches, rumbles, and/or other special exhibitions may occur. If fights do not end in a knockout, a team of judges will judge accordingly (using simplified judging criteria).

SPARC rules (Robot Construction Specifications v1.3) apply.

Prizes include tools, robot parts, gift cards, and more.

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Hill City Robot Combat 2018 Nov 4, 2018 Lynchburg, VA, US 16 Robots
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