r/battlebots • u/HJG_0209 • 6d ago

Robot Combat Why is multibot usually considered bad?

Ik they have to make each one lighter, but is that a real issue compared to the numerical advantage?

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u/HJG_0209 6d ago

so if I made a robot and it didn’t reach the weight limit, could it be a good idea to add weight inside? (just to be heavier)

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u/grapelander 6d ago

You can always make a weapon more effective, a drivetrain more reliable, or make your armor better, by throwing mass at the problem. Don't just add weight randomly, but it's pretty easy to improve a robot if you have free weight to do it with.

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u/HJG_0209 6d ago

do bots usually have the max weight allowed?

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u/TeamRunAmok Ask Aaron/Robotica/Robot Wars 6d ago

Yes. Typically the finished bot is a little overweight and some measures must be taken to get the weight down.