Rice Robotics Club
Battlebots Competition
ROBO-RUMBLE
Rice Robotics Club is thrilled to announce RICE ROBO-RUMBLE, our first-ever hosted Battlebots competition at Rice University! We're thrilled to host teams from across Texas as they pit their Plastic Antweight, Antweight, and Beetleweight robots against each other in our custom-built 8x8x4 feet arena. Whether you're competing or spectating, this is an event you won’t want to miss!​
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Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sy-76MYFjU
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Plastic ant bracket: https://challonge.com/spfsxkr
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Beetle bracket: https://challonge.com/k2iyqj4c
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​When? Sunday, March 9th, 2025​
11am - 4pm
(Weigh-in at 9:30am)
Where? Rice University Memorial Center
6100 Main St, Houston TX 77005​
What? Epic 1lb and 3lb Battlebots Competition
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Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the future of robotics in action!​
Quick Links
Event Location and Parking
Rice Robo-Rumble 2025 will be hosted at the Rice Memorial Center (RMC).
For Competitors
Parking is included in the $20 registration fee. You will want to use your parking pass to park in West Lot 4, which is down the road from the Rice Memorial Center.
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For Spectators
Spectators will need to purchase a parking pass and park in West Lot 4.
Schedule
9:00 AM Setup
9:30 AM Safety/Weigh In
11:00 AM Fights Begin
1:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Fights End
Waiver and Registration Fees
Every robot must have a registration fee paid in order to compete at the event. You may pay online using this link. Alternatively, we will take cash and card payments in-person during check-in.
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All competitors must sign a waiver before competing. We will have physical waivers available on-site to complete, or you can print and sign your waiver ahead of time.
Rules
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SPARC ruleset with the following points of emphasis:
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Shuffler weight bonus has been reduced to 1.25 in 2025.
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Plastic Ant Specs: Traditional SPARC Rules. No nylons, tpu or metal etc.
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Exposed batteries are automatic forfeits
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One unstick per fight (if you become unintentionally stuck in the arena).
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Beware: forks get stuck in the arena walls
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No entanglements
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Tapouts are allowed
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Match length: 2 minutes.
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Robots get minimum 20 minutes between matches for repairs.
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Robots not ready in time will be forced to forfeit.
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Bracket format double elimination.
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Most Important Rule - HAVE FUN!
Pit Setup
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Good amount of space. Smaller teams may share a table.
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Power is available, bring extension cords, power strips, lipo bags etc.
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Bring your own power tools but use them outside in a specified location
Battle Box
Our custom-bult arena is 8x8 with wood kick plates and wood floors.
For Volunteers
Sign up to volunteer at the event here.
Our Sponsor
A special thanks to our sponsor for this event, The Student Activities/President’s Programming (SAPP) Fund!
