UltraViolent was a robot built by Team TI Joe which competed exclusively in BattleBots World Championship II.
It was created by Andrew Peterson, who previously competed in Comedy Central BattleBots with Titanium Joe and Whirlpool in Season 5.0. UltraViolent featured six-wheel drive and was equipped with a flipping arm set into the front wedge as well as two pivoting arms, one mounted on either side, in order to remove itself from obstacles should it be high-centered. However, the team were unable to get the flipping arm working in time for the tournament, so they were only able to use the side lifting forks. It was also decorated with many LED lights, making it a very eye-catching robot. UltraViolent lost its only fights and would not return after its debut season.
UltraViolent's chassis was scrapped by Andrew Peterson at some point after the 2016 season.[1]
Outside BattleBots[]
Outside of BattleBots, Andrew Peterson has competed in a multitude of US events for smaller robots. His 12lb Motorama entry Violent But Deadly won the Coolest Robot Award during the 2019 event, notable for its shuffling mechanism and adjustable height among other unique features.[2]
Robot History[]
World Championship II[] |
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UltraViolent vs. Son of Whyachi vs. Creepy Crawlies UltraViolent was one of twelve robots selected to fight in three-way melees in order to determine the final four robots of the bracket. In its match, UltraViolent was placed against Son of Whyachi and Creepy Crawlies.![]() One shot from Son of Whyachi immobilizes three Creepy Crawlies. ![]() UltraViolent tries to escape Son of Whyachi as the Creepy Crawlies are immobile.
![]() One of the Creepy Crawlies begins smoking.
Son of Whyachi mercifully returned to the center of the BattleBox as only the yellow and black Buzzbot was able edge forward. Battery smoke poured from one of the destroyed bots and a countdown began against UltraViolent and Creepy Crawlies, eliminating both from the tournament. After this, both UltraViolent and Creepy Crawlies were counted out, and Son of Whyachi won by double knockout in just over a minute. |
UltraViolent vs. HyperShock Despite this loss, UltraViolent was gifted another chance in the the main competition, after HellaChopper was forced to withdraw. As such, it faced Will Bales and HyperShock.![]() HyperShock destroying UltraViolent.
![]() HyperShock throws UltraViolent into the screws. UltraViolent continued to use its 360-degree lifting arms as its main method of locomotion, rendering its own primary weapon useless but successfully evading the charge of Will Bales' robot. UltraViolent returned to its wheels, but was snagged on one of its own forks and HyperShock punted it into the screws. ![]() UltraViolent loses its baseplate. ![]() HyperShock's final hit. ![]() UltraViolent is counted out. |
Results[]
ULTRAVIOLENT | ||
World Championship II | ||
World Championship Tournament Qualifiers | ||
Pre-Qualifier | vs. Creepy Crawlies, Son of Whyachi | Lost (KO) |
NOTE: UltraViolent moved on to the Qualifying Round as a reserve, replacing HellaChopper. | ||
Qualifier | vs. HyperShock | Lost (KO) |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 0
- Losses: 2
Competition | Wins | Losses |
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World Championship II | None | Son of Whyachi HyperShock |
Faruq Tauheed Introductions[]
"The blue light special. He'll cut 50% off... your robot. It's ULTRAVIOLENT!"
"From Virginia Tech and here to cause a wreck, it's mechanically inclined to kick your behind. It's ULTRAVIOLENT!"
See Also[]
Trivia[]
- The team name, TI Joe, is both a nod to Andrew Peterson's Comedy Central BattleBots entry as well a play on the G.I. Joe media franchise as Ti is the chemical symbol for titanium.
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