Not to be confused with the heavyweight World Championship VII applicant of the same name.
Mantis was a lightweight robot built by Team Spike which competed in Season 3.0 of BattleBots.
It was a two-wheel drive robot armed with a crushing jaw and magnets which kept the robot from tipping over. It did decently in battle, reaching the Round of 64 in its only season. Mantis previously make up part of the multibot, Spike of Doom, known simply as Spike.
Robot History[]
Season 3.0[] |
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Mantis vs. Speed Bump Mantis' first preliminary match was against Speed Bump. This was mostly a pushing match as neither Mantis or Speed Bump could get underneath each other. Mantis won the fight on a 36-9 judges' decision. |
Mantis vs. Froghemoth Mantis advanced to the final preliminary round, where it faced Froghemoth. Mantis started the fight by ramming Froghemoth repeatedly and Froghemoth accidentally drove straight into the spikestrip where it impaled itself and got stuck. Mantis grabbed Froghemoth and tried to pull it free, but it couldn't and Froghemoth was counted out. Mantis won by KO at 1:08 and moved on. |
Mantis vs. Manic Aggressive Mantis gets hit by the pulverizer. The pulverizer hits in between Mantis and Manic Aggressive which sends Manic Aggressive flying. |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 1
| Competition | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Season 3.0 | Speed Bump Froghemoth |
Manic Aggressive |


