Hey there guys!

I've spoken with Fon a bit about my idea for a new type of robotic competition, so figured I'd share it here as well.

Website is up, though still a work in progress, check it out here: http://mech-warfare.com

The premise is a combat competition using bipeds, tripods, and quadrapods in an urban-style arena environment (think a 15x15' arena with 2-3' buildings used for cover) and airsoft based weapons (in the future, more advanced potent weapons will be implemented- microrockets and co2 pellet systems).

Hits will be scored by simple touch sensors on the 'mechs'. Pilots will be only allowed to view the fight from a first person POV wireless camera mounted in their bot.

We already have a solid roster of people participating in the year 1 event, which is scheduled to take place at Robogames 2009. We already have an area reserved for it along with some of the old combot wall panels to protect the audience.


Here is my current work in progress on my own Mech, Hagetaka.

Pictures of the lower torso:





So far I'm working on the walking gait and have already made very good progress. The upper torso has already been designed in CAD and is being CNC'd this week.

Let me know what you think!

-Andrew