Robot Rumpus 2025

Revolution Makerspace presents

Robot Rumpus 2025

at the Watch City Steampunk Festival

Come battle other Ant Weight robots to the finish!

Winners will be decided by the audience

General Info

Weightclass: 1lb antweight

Location: Waltham Common, 610 Main Street, Waltham MA 02452

Date: May 10, 2025

Start Time: 10:00 AM EST

End Time: 5:00 PM EST

Entry Free: $15 per team (pre-registered)

What To Bring:

• Power strip, weapon lock and safety goggles

Event Details:

• Winners will be decided by the audience
• Regular antweight will run double-elimination
• Teams who still want to fight after all matches are over will be allowed to participate in grudge matches if there is extra time
• Food will likely be available from other vendors
• Event will happen RAIN or SHINE. The plan is to have the arena under an awning covering to provide some weather protection
• Table space for repairs/pits will be VERY LIMITED

Arena Info:

• The arena is 4ft x 4ft x 2ft
• Walls are 0.25″ polycarbonate 24″x48″
• Sanded plywood flood
• Side door access
• Roof is clear 0.25″ polycarbonate 48″x48″ to allow for natural light/viewing

Schedule:

• There will be a 20 minute repairing period between each fight.
• Participants may dress in steampunk style but it is not required.