Quantum is a heavyweight robot built by Team Robo Challenge, which competed in BattleBots World Championship IV as well as World Championship VII.
Quantum is a sleek, four-wheel drive bot armed with a deadly crushing beak weapon boasting 35,000lbs of force, and upwards of 50,000lbs towards the back. Its beak used an innovative hydraulic system which allowed the jaws to close immediately and clamp down on opponents, and upon making contact, changing pressure to function as a more conventional crusher. Towards the back of the robot is a self-righting mechanism similar in design to that seen on Witch Doctor and HyperShock.
Quantum's powerful drive comes from four brushed LEM motors, which were specifically chosen over brushless equivalents for additional precision. However, its armor was relatively thin during its debut season - 3mm thick titanium.[1] However, its shock-mounted front plow was considerably more durable, ranging from 4-6mm HARDOX steel. Quantum performed well in its debut season, winning its first ever fight and ending with a 2-2 record. It then won its play-in battle against a powerful undercutter in Valkyrie, but lost in the Top 16 to a former Giant Nut winner in Tombstone.
Its name derives from the James Bond film franchise, specifically the 2008 release Quantum of Solace. This was also the case with their similarly-designed heavyweight for Chinese competitions, Spectre.
- "Names are always tricky, and we never planned on a Bond theme. They just sort of suited what we built!"
- — Grant Cooper on naming Quantum[2]
A new version of Quantum was set to appear in the 2020 season, but later withdrew due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Team Robo Challenge then planned to return for World Championship VI with Quantum, but decided against it, partly due to family commitments and partly due to not wanting to show up with the same bot as two years prior. However, the Coopers outlined their intention to return for World Championship VII with a new and improved version of Quantum.
On October 6, 2022, BattleBots confirmed Quantum's return for the forthcoming season in an official 'Pre-Season Power Rankings' list shared on social media feeds, ranked #30.[4] Quantum was also revealed in a video made by the Skorpios team, where it was shown to have printed plastic 'hairs' on specific parts to resemble quills for a more sinister appearance according to James Cooper. The team confirmed in January 2023 that Quantum had been totally rebuilt for the competition, only sharing the same drive motors and hydraulic system with its 2019 build. Quantum's head was considerably more durable than before, and could now crush with considerably greater force.[5]
Quantum's self-righting mechanism had also been completely revamped, offering greater protection for its hydraulic cylinder which powers the crushing weapon. Despite having not competed in BattleBots since World Championship IV, Quantum proved it was still a serious contender for the Giant Nut as it became the first World Championship VII competitor to achieve a 4-0 Fight Night record. Shatter! captain Adam Wrigley named Quantum as his favored Giant Nut winner for the season following his team's tournament exit to Riptide, but the Cooper brothers fell disastrously short in the Round of 32 to Ribbot after it was upended from both its crusher ripped apart and being unable to self-right from the damage it sustained.
Team Robo Challenge confirmed that Quantum would fight once more in an exhibition battle, and remained coy about entering future BattleBots seasons.[6]
- "We're really pleased at how well the machine performed throughout the season. The first ever 4-0 crusher and that really gives us confidence that we can bring upgrades to try and keep a crusher competitive. Let's see what the future holds…"
- — Team Robo Challenge on Facebook following their exit from World Championship VII
Outside BattleBots[]
Quantum is an evolution of the team's entry to both seasons of the Chinese television show King of Bots - Spectre. Team Robo Challenge won the first season outright, but seven successive wins were not enough to secure Spectre glory in Season 2 as it lost in the Attrition War team battle to Vulcan.
On September 2, 2023, Quantum made an appearance at RoboNerd in Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom.
Robot History[]
World Championship IV[] |
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Quantum vs Blacksmith Up first for Quantum was veteran Al Kindle and Blacksmith. Quantum was immediately able to clamp down and grip its opponent, biting into Blacksmith's top armor. However, Blacksmith had extra top armor made of AR500 steel, which made it difficult for Quantum to release due to the damage Quantum had caused to the armor, though the Blacksmith team believed Team Robo Challenge were intentionally not letting go, sparking controversy. The match was paused as both robots were separated off-camera. When the fight resumed, Quantum bit down again and spun its tires, trying to let go, causing its tires to etch blue circles on the arena floor. Sometime later, Quantum got another bite on Blacksmith and paraded it around the arena. Much like the first time, Quantum was unable to let go, so the fight was stopped and the judges were called in to make a decision. Despite not being able to release Blacksmith, the judges awarded Quantum a unanimous 3-0 decision.
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Quantum vs Lock-Jaw Next for Quantum was a match against another veteran, Donald Hutson's Lock-Jaw. As the match got underway, Quantum looked for an opening but found that Lock-Jaw was making that difficult and was thrown into the air. Quantum took another attempt at Lock-Jaw and was unable to get much of an opening as they were thrown into the air again. Quantum then got close to biting Lock-Jaw's weapon but Lock-Jaw slipped away and delivered another hit that caused Quantum to start smoking and stop moving. Quantum was thrown onto its back by its opponent and was counted out, giving Lock-Jaw the win by knockout. |
Quantum vs DeathRoll Quantum's next opponent was the Australian representatives, DeathRoll. Quantum went with its trademark twin teeth on its and additional armor to protect itself from DeathRoll, but took several hits in the opening moments of the fight. However. Quantum managed to bite down just to the right of DeathRoll's weapon and break off a weapon belt. However, DeathRoll had multiple weapon belts so this did not affect its weapon functionality. Quantum then found it getting hit and tossed twice by DeathRoll's weapon; once towards the wall, then towards the screws. Quantum had little offense due to a bent up front wedge from one of the two hits, then found it in more trouble as its teeth were bending inwards to each other. Quantum had suffered further, losing its right drive chain and armor, having its left armor dented, its right rear wheel and left drive chain. Quantum was now unable to move and was counted out, giving DeathRoll the win by KO. |
Quantum vs. DUCK! Up next for Quantum was against Hal Rucker and DUCK! In response, Team Robo Challenge opted for their wedge configuration. As the match started, both bots came out slowly to feel each other up and position themselves to get the advantage. DUCK! gained the early advantage, getting its beak under Quantum, but the British crusher backed off before DUCK! could lift it. Quantum took advantage of this and drove DUCK into the wall, but missed with its crusher. Quantum finally got DUCK! into its teeth when it came off the wall, then drove DUCK! into another wall and bit down. While holding DUCK!, Quantum was getting attacked by DUCK's lifting arm from above, but this didn't phase Quantum at all. In response, Quantum was able to lift DUCK! completely off the ground, but was getting off balanced by DUCK's lifter, before shoving them into the screws. DUCK! finally got free, but Quantum was back on the hunt, this time grabbing DUCK's plow and forcing it to not work while trying to bite through the top again. Both robots jostled for position again, with DUCK! flipping itself onto Quantum's head before Quantum bit down in such a way that DUCK's plow was under Quantum, lifting both robots wheels off the ground. This remained for a bit as some smoke leaked out of DUCK! before they both got back down and Quantum bit down into one of the pivots for DUCK's lifting arm. Quantum shoved DUCK! into a corner once more as it bit down as DUCK! once again lifted both of them to get their wheels off the ground. DUCK! continued flipping, but Quantum bit down again, pushing DUCK! into another set of screws. Quantum held DUCK! there for a bit as some fire leaked out of one of the bite marks, before Quantum dragged DUCK! out and tried going for another set of screws. DUCK's fire got a bit worse as it was getting slammed into the screws once more by Quantum and eventually behind them. The screws reversed after a bit and DUCK! got free, only to have Quantum bite behind the plow once more and prevent DUCK! from leaving and bit down into the body to leave another set of bite marks. The fight ended soon after and the judges awarded a unanimous 3-0 decision for Quantum. |
Quantum vs. Valkyrie Quantum was closing in on the Top 16, but was placed against Leanne Cushing and Valkyrie. For this all-important battle, Quantum opted for a single-toothed crushing beak to compliment a stronger front wedge. As the match got underway, Quantum was mostly having sparks shaved off before Valkyrie got flipped due to the gyroscopic forces of their weapon. Quantum then lost the tooth on its crushing beak and proceeded to grab Valkyrie and parade it around the box. Valkyrie soon lost the use of its weapon and Quantum promptly placed them in the gap behind the screws where Valkyrie could neither escape on their own nor get help from the screws. Valkyrie was counted out, giving Quantum the win by KO and a spot in the Top 16. |
Quantum vs. Tombstone As the No.13 seed, Quantum had to fight the No.4 seed, Ray Billings and the 2016 champion, Tombstone. As a result, Quantum opted for its anti-horizontal spinner wedge, but as the match began, Quantum was immediately thrown onto its back by Tombstone in the first hit. As Quantum self-righted, it landed on top of Tombstone's weapon support and took damage to its underbelly and wheel. It was no longer moving and was counted out, ending Quantum's run and giving Tombstone the win by KO and a place in the quarter-finals.
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World Championship VII[] |
Quantum vs. Captain Shrederator After a two season hiatus, Quantum finally made its BattleBots return in World Championship VII. Its first Fight Night opponent was the veteran shell spinner Captain Shrederator.As the fight began, it was Quantum who attempted the box-rush, forcing Captain Shrederator to drive into the wall as it escaped. Although the shell was spinning, Brian Nave's bot was cornered and bounced into the barriers again, halting its weapon. This allowed Quantum the opportunity to attack, and the British bot slid its front wedge under Captain Shrederator. It carried the shell spinner to the pulverizer, which landed several blows, and clamped down again. Quantum drove Captain Shrederator across the BattleBox this time, using its speed to chase down its opponent as Brian Nave attempted to drive his robot away from danger. However, it found itself in the same corner as before. Quantum bit down again, sinking its fangs through the UMHW cover as well as its aluminum frame underneath. Captain Shrederator was picked up and driven across the length of the arena once more, as Quantum took it to the screws and then the short corner. Its dominance continued, ramming Captain Shrederator into the barrier nearest the drivers' booths before sending it to the screws of the Upper Deck. From then, it became evident that Captain Shrederator's primary weapon had been disabled from its opponent's repeated attacks. Keen to win by knockout, Quantum bit down, sinking its fangs into the top of Team LOGICOM's bot once again. As it charged across the BattleBox, Quantum raised its head and lifted Captain Shrederator off the floor, allowing the screws on the opposite end of the arena to chew against its baseplate. With little offense of its own, Brian Nave was unable to drive away before Quantum gripped it, its teeth crushing vital internal components. As the teeth pieced the shell on this occasion, it caused an audible popping sound. Quantum dashed across the arena, ramming Captain Shrederator into the arena again as a fire began to erupt from within the shell spinner, suggesting heavy damage to its internals. With one final clamp, smoke began to emit from Captain Shrederator and it was mercifully counted out, marking the Cooper brothers' first win since their return. |
Quantum vs. Gruff Quantum's second Fight Night draw put it up against Gruff, which had initially won over RIPperoni. Both competitors were looking to achieve a 2-0 record by this stage. For this match, Shatter! captain Adam Wrigley joined Chris Rose and Kenny Florian as a guest fight analyst. As Gruff was not armed with a spinning weapon, Team Robo Challenge equipped their machine with a single tooth to maximize its crushing power, as well as baking trays to withstand the heat from its opponent's flamethrowers.[7]Quantum immediately drove around the side of and pressured Gruff towards the bottom-left corner. Undeterred by the twin flamethrowers of its opponent, it pinched Gruff's front-right corner, lifting it onto its side in the process. Quantum rammed Gruff at high speed into the screw mounts and spiked bumpers, all while sinking its tooth into the Floridian machine a few more times. As it prepared to ram Gruff again, Quantum inadvertently drove into the bumper, though Gruff's evasion demonstrated that it was now seemingly immobilized on one side. Quantum soon collected and maneuvered Gruff across the killsaws, once again appearing to withstand the latter's right flamethrower. Both robots drove past each other in a head-on joust, only for Quantum to again give chase on Gruff. This resulted in the UK machine being briefly tipped upwards by Gruff's forks, though Quantum would proceed to ram Gruff into one of the Upper Deck screws. The screw carried Gruff up onto the Upper Deck itself, with Quantum positioning itself to collect the former as soon as it was able to weave itself back onto the BattleBox floor. In a bid to outdrive its opponent, Quantum retreated across the BattleBox and circled around a pursuing Gruff. The two competitors locked weapons, though again Quantum outpushed and got underneath Gruff in an effort to push and clamp down on it once more. Having pushed Gruff across the BattleBox perimeter, Quantum bumped into a floor seam, disrupting its momentum and allowing Gruff to slide away. Quantum reversed to the bottom killsaws, and slowly approached Gruff as the latter strafed across the left perimeter and red square. It was through these moments where it bumped and again scooped Gruff up from the side, allowing both robots to grapple each other at the halfway point. Both competitors rammed each other against the screw mounts and walls, all while Quantum repeatedly gripped and pierced Gruff's flat top panels. Upon letting go, Quantum immediately shuffled and seized Gruff from the right-hand side, ramming it into the bumpers and over the killsaws. Once a smoking Gruff tried to turn away, Quantum pounced on its left side, nudging, ramming and pinching Gruff while the latter's lifter flailed around in mid-air. Quantum - having rendered Gruff's drive virtually incapacitated - rammed its struggling opponent a few more times before biting down on its left flamethrower mount and rear-left armor. This attack enabled it to momentarily lift Gruff off the BattleBox floor, before nudging it a few more times to check for further signs of mobility. As one of the referees counted Gruff out, Quantum gave a victory salute using its srimech, collecting its second Fight Night win and a 2-0 record in dominant fashion. |
Quantum vs. Black Dragon Looking to continue its winning streak, Quantum's third Fight Night opponent was World Championship V semi-finalist Black Dragon. Quantum returned to its dual-tooth set-up as its Brazilian opponents had equipped Black Dragon with additional UMHW armor.In the starting seconds, both competitors slowly approached each other until Quantum almost sunk its teeth onto the eggbeater of Black Dragon. The latter swerved away and retaliated with a grinding assault on the side of Quantum. The Cooper brothers' crusher hooked its teeth behind the eggbeater and shoved the Brazilian machine to the corner. But not long after, they found themselves being overpowered in the pushing contest against Black Dragon. Both robots separated after Quantum was slammed into the screws of the Upper Deck. Quantum swiftly crept from behind and grappled one of Black Dragon's vulcanized rubber wheels and sent it to the pulverizer. It released its opponent after that successful attack. However, Black Dragon fled and returned to strike to the front of Quantum. Soon after, they gained distance from each other and remained cautious in their approaches. The eggbeater weapon grazed against Quantum before it was halted by the crushing jaw. Another back and forth pushing contest ensued before Black Dragon escaped. Team Robo Challenge started pursuing its opponent until their wedge took a bump from an uneven part of the floor. Black Dragon then drove up the wedge, but could not cause significant damage to the British crusher. Yet again, Quantum successfully sunk its teeth down on the spinning weapon and tried its best to control Team Uai!rrior's robot. The opposing team requested for a release but Quantum was unable to let go due to a loose solenoid wire.[8] Timeout was called and Trey reported that the robots could not be pried apart, so the match went to the judges. All three judges took the opportunity to enter the BattleBox to assess damage caused to both robots. Quantum earned another victory by unanimous decision, continuing its win streak at 3-0. |
Quantum vs. Emulsifier The only machine now standing between Quantum and a 4-0 Fight Night record was Bots FC's tracked spinner Emulsifier.
Quantum immediately rushed out to initiate a head-on collision between the two heavyweights. This resulted in Emulsifier ripping its left-front tooth out, though the Coopers' machine immediately pivoted around to shove Emulsifier back into an Upper Deck screw mount. In doing so, Quantum bit down on Emulsifier's left track, surviving retaliatory chips from the latter's flywheel while spinning and dragging it around. The UK entry released its grip near the bottom-left killsaws, leading to another head-to-head exchange where Emulsifier inflicted more blows to its wedge and crushing head. Unfazed, Quantum pushed and tried to grab Emulsifier a second time, while the latter was struggling to keep its flywheel rotating at maximum speed. In the process, it maneuvered and almost tipped its opponent onto its back against the spiked bumper, while trying to pierce one of the protective HARDOX 450 plates. However, this attack - and a resulting bump - shook Quantum's remaining front tooth off, forcing Team Robo Challenge to rely on the smaller, more potent teeth behind as Quantum again pinned Emulsifier against the bumper. As Emulsifier tried to drive forward, Quantum reversed, clamped and rammed it disc-first into the bottom-left corner. Taking advantage of its opponent's emerging track issues, it attacked again from the front-right and snapped one of Emulsifier's defensive plates clean off.
Quantum, during the same attack, clamped down on Emulsifier's right track, while repeatedly ramming, pulling and pushing it around in the corner. Though again releasing its grip, it slammed Emulsifier into the bumper again, and repeated a similar clamp and ram attack while Emulsifier's spinner was rotating. Quantum kept pinning and grabbing hold of Emulsifier in the corner, while at the same time preventing the disk from spinning up consistently. As both robots became locked in an embrace, the Coopers' machine steered its opponent around and back into the corner. Quantum was kicked upwards by a glancing hit from Emulsifier's disk, while narrowly dodging a strike from the nearby red square pulverizer. This had the effect of allowing Emulsifier to get underneath and knock Quantum into another bumper, though Quantum immediately turned round to push Emulsifier back across the BattleBox, twice coming close to tipping it over again. With the battle over half-way complete, both robots were now near the center. Quantum took more glancing blows from Emulsifier's spinner while trying to line up another angle to clamp down from. Ramming Emulsifier into the right-hand Upper Deck screw mount, it seized the former and dragged it back into the center. Smoke began pouring from behind Quantum's right-rear wheel as it gently pushed its opponent forwards, then let go, leaving Emulsifier seemingly immobilized. Quantum turned round and approached Emulsifier, raising and lowering its srimech in celebration of a looming knockout win.
Having high-centered Emulsifier as a result, Quantum briefly nudged its opponent, before staying close to it as the second immobilization became apparent. With nine seconds on the clock, a second countdown was initiated for Emulsifier, though it was too late to confirm an instant knockout win for the already-jubilant Team Robo Challenge. With the match going to a judges' decision, the panel unanimously ruled in favor of Quantum. This enabled it to become the first World Championship VII competitor to achieve a 4-0 Fight Night record, with Chris Rose inferring that it had guaranteed itself a place in the main championship as a result.
Upon returning to the pits, Team Robo Challenge examined the damage inflicted by Emulsifier. Along with the teeth and 'large chunks' of the crusher head being removed, both the rear chassis and mount for the hydraulic pump were found to require repairs as well.[11]
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Quantum vs. Ribbot Entering the Top 32 as the No.5 seed, Quantum looked to continue its unbeaten run against the No.28 seed, Ribbot. Again, its crusher utilized twin front teeth. Before the match, Grant Cooper noted the 'tenacious', 'fast' and 'nimble' combat style of his and James' opponent, the brothers having earlier watched it compete in its four Fight Night bouts.
Another tentative head-to-head exchange quickly followed, with Quantum briefly being pushed back by Ribbot. Quantum spent the next few moments circling around Ribbot, but was unable to find a suitable angle to attack. Two front-on rams from the Team Robo Challenge machine allowed Ribbot to get underneath using its forks, then throw Quantum into the air with two rapid blows from its flywheel. Significant damage was inflicted to both Quantum's front wedge and baseplate, the latter now missing its middle panel. Quantum, landing on its crusher head, tumbled onto its back and self-righted, only to take further damage to its left-rear corner from a charging Ribbot. Seemingly unfazed by this, Quantum rammed Ribbot once more as the two competitors found themselves in the lower perimeter. Quantum kept driving aggressively, trying to push Ribbot from the front while clamping down on its opponent's spinner. However, Ribbot again won the ground game, using its forks and Quantum's engagement to flip the British machine onto its back a second time. The same attack also caused critical damage to Quantum's crusher, separating the head from its own hydraulic ram. Quantum sustained more damage as Ribbot landed a final hit to its right-hand side, leaving it perched on its now-severed crusher. Despite activating its srimech, Quantum could not self-right from that position, though its movements briefly convinced David Jin that it was still active. As Jin threatened to inflict further damage to his and Grant's machine, James Cooper asked Team Ribbot to 'back off'; Jin acknowledged Cooper's request and kept Ribbot away from the now-incapacitated Quantum. Quantum was promptly counted out by David Sanfilippo, eliminating it by knockout and ending its World Championship VII campaign at this stage. Though taking heavy damage to its weapon – including a 'chunk' ripped out of its hydraulic ram - Quantum was found afterwards to still be fully functional. |
Quantum vs. Double Tap (Exhibition) While a lack of spare components precluded it from potentially appearing in BattleBots: Champions II, Team Robo Challenge confirmed their participation in a further exhibition match,[13] filmed as part of Vengeance in Vegas II. Their opponent was later revealed to be rookie bot Double Tap.The match began with Quantum performing a speedy box-rush while Double Tap dodged the incoming onslaught and began to spin up. Quantum quickly stopped the blade and got around to Double Tap's back, biting down before slamming it into the corner of the arena. Quantum released but immediately crushed the back of Double Tap again - this time near the Upper Deck. Double Tap then suffered another attack from Team Robo Challenge's machine as it was dragged from the corner. Quantum clamped down again before driving Double Tap into the corner and underneath the pulverizer, which damaged Double Tap's primary weapon on impact. Double Tap was no longer moving but Quantum shoved Jonathan Collazo's bot across the BattleBox as Double Tap suffered more hits from the opposite corner's pulverizers. Now past the 1:30 mark, the damaged horizontal spinner on Double Tap was off-balance and the robot started to shake whenever it tried to spin. Quantum bit down near its weapon, hoisting Double Tap into the air momentarily before clamping down on the blade itself. There appeared to be little life in Double Tap's weapon now too, as the fight entered its final minute. The dominant Quantum continued to bully Double Tap around the BattleBox, opting to leave it underneath the pulverizer and retreating to celebrate. Double Tap was counted out and Quantum was eventually declared the winner by knockout with just four seconds remaining. |
Results[]
QUANTUM | ||
World Championship IV | ||
Fight Nights 3-2 | ||
Fight Night #1 | vs. Blacksmith | Won (JD) |
Fight Night #2 | vs. Lock-Jaw | Lost (KO) |
Fight Night #3 | vs. DeathRoll | Lost (KO) |
Fight Night #4 | vs. DUCK! | Won (JD) |
Play-In Match | vs. Valkyrie | Won (KO) |
World Championship Tournament #13 Seed, Round of 16 | ||
Round of 16 | vs. Tombstone (4) | Lost (KO) |
World Championship VII | ||
Fight Nights 4-0 | ||
Fight Night #1 | vs. Captain Shrederator | Won (KO) |
Fight Night #2 | vs. Gruff | Won (KO) |
Fight Night #3 | vs. Black Dragon | Won (JD) |
Fight Night #4 | vs. Emulsifier | Won (JD) |
World Championship Tournament #5 Seed, Round of 32 | ||
Round of 32 | vs. Ribbot (28) | Lost (KO) |
Exhibition Matches 1-0 | ||
Exhibition Match | vs. Double Tap | Won (KO) |
Competitive Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 7
- Losses: 4
Exhibition Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 1
- Losses: 0
Total Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 8
- Losses: 4
Competition | Wins | Losses |
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World Championship IV | Blacksmith (Undercard Match) DUCK! (Undercard Match) Valkyrie |
Lock-Jaw (Undercard Match) DeathRoll (Undercard Match) Tombstone |
World Championship VII | Captain Shrederator (Undercard Match) Gruff (Undercard Match) Black Dragon (Undercard Match) Emulsifier (Undercard Match) Double Tap (Exhibition Match) |
Ribbot |
Honors[]
QUANTUM | ||
World Championship IV | ||
Best Design Award |
Faruq Tauheed Introductions[]
"This bot's crusher is scarier than Dracula. Its name is half the title of a show with Scott Bakula. I know these rhymes were a bit of a leap, but you know you want them. It's QUANTUM!"
"It looks like a beauty, but bites like a beast. It's come to be our guest, be our guest, put this robot to the test. It's QUANTUM!"
"It's so pretty, it doesn't need makeup, but that bite's so hard, it'll really make you wake up. I'm crushing on QUANTUM!"
"This bot's named for a James Bond movie and like a Bond girl, it's a beauty. Dr. No it's not a mirage, it's an espionage and I spy with my little eye that someone's going to Live or Let Die. The name's Tum... QUANTUM!"
"From the UK, it's the killer ranked at #13 and that's unlucky... for you. He's like the British pound, cash money. It's QUANTUM!"
"From Birmingham, UK, his name starts with a Q, and now, he's coming for you. It's QUANTUM!"
"From Birmingham, UK, this thing lives out near Big Ben, which means it's almost time to die. Ring the bell for QUANTUM!"
"From Birmingham, United Kingdom, serving blowfish and chips, it's QUANTUM!"
"He'll be Fangin' with Mr. Cooper, and these dudes should really scare you when he sticks those Sister, Sister fangs. Tia, you won't live to see Tamera. No Tyler Perry in this House of Payne, just the scariest bot you've ever seen-a. He'll go all smackers till you're smart and yelling, 'Damn, Machina!' It's QUANTUM!"
Trivia[]
- Quantum is the only competing heavyweight robot to start with the letter Q.
- The first robot in BattleBots history to start with a Q was superheavyweight Queen Bee, which ended up forfeiting. Fellow British entry Quasar ultimately did not compete in the show.
- Outside of this, there were two Robot Wars applicants who failed to qualify for the show's classic era, named Q and Quack Attack.
- The first robot in BattleBots history to start with a Q was superheavyweight Queen Bee, which ended up forfeiting. Fellow British entry Quasar ultimately did not compete in the show.
- Quantum was one of the heaviest robots in the modern era to still remain under the 250lb weight limit. According to the team, just a few coins would have put Quantum overweight in 2019.
- James Cooper rendered the visuals for fellow British team Cobalt in World Championship IV.
- Team Robo Challenge and Team Cobalt became good friends over BattleBots and various UK events over the years, with Cobalt's Dave Moulds serving as best man for Grant Cooper's wedding.
- Team Robo Challenge were supplied high grade titanium by Whiplash during the 2018 season.
See Also[]
References[]
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