Thunderstorm is a 15lb robot built by members of Combat Robotics at Berkeley which competed in BattleBots: Metal Mayhem - a high school and college competition held as part of SXSW 2024.
It is a two-wheel drive robot armed with a large vertical spinning disk at the front. Thunderstorm also features a narrow feeder wedge to guide opponents into the path of its blade. Thunderstorm picked up two wins in its group and beat Fatal Error in Round 1 of the tournament, but fell in the quarter-finals to eventual champion Franky.
The Berkeley combat robotics team also fought in the 15lb event with Holy CR@B and are best known for entering Glitch into the televised show.
Robot History[]
BattleBots: Metal Mayhem[] |
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Thunderstorm vs. RGBeater Thunderstorm's first fight came in Group C, where it took on RGBeater. However, RGBeater took the win and Thunderstorm started the group with a 0-1 record. |
Thunderstorm vs. Dishwasher Second in Thunderstorm's group was Dishwasher. Thunderstorm picked up its first win here to go to 1-1. |
Thunderstorm vs. Executioner Thunderstorm then took on another eggbeater spinner in Executioner, which it defeated to finish the group with a positive 2-1 record. |
Thunderstorm vs. Fatal Error In Round 1 of the knockout bracket, Thunderstorm met horizontal spinner Fatal Error. Thunderstorm won its third battle and advanced to the quarter-finals as a result. |
Thunderstorm vs. Franky Next up for Thunderstorm was Franky. Thunderstorm lost this encounter and was eliminated as a result. |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 3
- Losses: 2
| Competition | Wins | Losses |
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| BattleBots: Metal Mayhem | Dishwasher Executioner Fatal Error |
RGBeater Franky |
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