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Sumo Robots


One of the most popular types of robots for hobbyists to build is Sumo robots.  These robots try to push each other out of a round ring.  Usually they are autonomous, but there is a 3kg weight class that is radio controlled.
 

 Boing      3 kilogram  R/C Sumo


Intended for competition at Robolympics 2005.

Boing

Under Construction
 
 Patsy      500 gram Mini-Sumo


My first sumo robot, built to compete with my friends in the Front Range Robotics club.

Patsy
 Patsy 2      500 gram Mini-Sumo


Patsy 2 was built for competition at Robolympics 2004, where it had a 1-1 record.

Patsy 2
 Sledgehammer      25 gram Nano-Sumo


Under construction for Robolympics 2005, Sledgehammer is an autonomous sumo robot weighing under an ounce and measuring under 1 inch in each dimension

Sledgehammer

Under Construction

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