Franky is a 15lb robot which competed at BattleBots: Metal Mayhem - a high school and college competition held as part of SXSW 2024.
It is a four-wheel drive, blue and white robot armed with an eggbeater spinner at the front. Franky sports an aluminum frame with ⅛" titanium front and rear wedges. To protect its wheels, Franky features thick side panels made from machined UMHW plastic.[1] Franky ultimately won the event, defeating RGBeater in the final to become the inaugural BattleBots: Metal Mayhem champion.
Outside BattleBots[]
The team behind Franky also built a 15lb robot armed with a hammer saw called HeiHei.
Robot History[]
BattleBots: Metal Mayhem[] |
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Franky vs. Not Scott Franky's first opponent in Group A was horizontal spinner Not Scott. It won this fight to earn its first victory of the competition. |
Franky vs. Holy CR@B Next up for Franky was Holy CR@B, which lost its first battle. Franky won this fight to advance to 2-0. |
Franky vs. Desserts Franky pops Desserts into the air. |
Franky vs. Thunderstorm Franky immobilizes Thunderstorm. |
Franky vs. Dishwasher Franky takes on Dishwasher in the final four. |
Franky vs. RGBeater Franky drives away from an immobile RGBeater. |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 0
| Competition | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| BattleBots: Metal Mayhem | Not Scott Holy CR@B Desserts Thunderstorm Dishwasher RGBeater |
None |
Honors[]
| FRANKY | ||
| BattleBots: Metal Mayhem | ||
| 2024 15lb Champion |
Faruq Tauheed Introductions[]
"From my home state of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the red square, this is a high school team so you know they've got class. In fact, their schedule - and I hope this isn't a little too crass - history, chemistry, algebra and then lunch is passed. And then it's time for their favorite subject - kicking your... butt. Come on guys, BattleBots is a family show. Give it up for FRANKY!"
"From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a.k.a. the Steel City, comes a blue collar bot whose style is real gritty. It's a hard day's work when you face this team in a bout. You'll clock in at nine, but might never clock out. Give it up for FRANKY!"
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