Electrical & Electronics
Guhring Drill Is The Top Prize For
Robot War Warriors
Over the summer months obot Wars has been
back on our TV screens with 40 distinct combat
robots battling it out for the prestigious accolade
of being crowned the 2016 champion. elf built
by the competitors and fighting in a purpose built
arena, the six-episode series has been watched by
over 2 million people each week.
The rand Final was won by pollo, a robot
captained and driven by Dave Young. As one of
the ouse obots that featured in the eries, ir
illalot is a
0kg robot with a 2. tonne pincer
grip and a top speed of 10mph. On one arm is a
300kg arm lift that outweighs all competitors and
on the other arm is a 2inch taper shank drill from
uhring. The uhring 2
eries Taper hank Drill
has been used throughout the series as a tactical
feature in battles with contestants. Manufactured
by Robo Challenge, a Birmingham based company
of enthusiastic, creative and downright whacky
engineers,
ir
illalot is ust one of many
prestigious projects that Robo Challenge has
delivered.
As well as featuring heavily in the hit TV show with
ir illalot, obo Challenge was also tasked with
designing and manufacturing the coveted trophy.
A trophy that has another iconic masterpiece at its
centre, the uhring 2
eries Drill.
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