It’s an ear-splitting, gut-crunching, armor-crashing, booby-trapped fight to the death and the fastest-growing sport on television—the world of hard-driving robot combat. Millions watch as these metallic maulers, handmade with a vengeance by technical wizards, slash, buzz, and hammer each other into a crowd-pleasing pulp in awesome displays of motorized muscle. This is the only A-Z guide to the fascinating world of mechanical warriors—from the best Bots in the business to the inventors who created them. Whether you want to build and fight your own robot, learn more about the sport, or get a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at every bit of the action, this comprehensive book delivers it all—the guts, the gears, and the pulverizing glory!

• The dangers of the BattleBox
• The thrills of on- and off-screen competition
• The great robotic challenges
• A-Z listing of the most notorious Bots in the business
• The best Bots in the movies

• Creative tips for new builders
• How to play by the robot rules and survive
• A glossary of robotic combat lingo
• Getting the most bang-up for your buck