However, any seasoned fan of battles between diminutive, remote-controlled robots knows: you shouldn’t bring a flamethrower. It may not be smart strategically, but it sure does make for an exciting and explosive show to watch.
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Thanks to TikToker Vinore Store for posting this classic “BattleBots” clip. What you have here is a spectacle of an image of spectacular failure. Basically, you shouldn’t bother bringing a flamethrower to a robot fight, unless those flames are exceedingly hot, because most battle bots are made of metal, which is generally highly heat-resistant. With that in mind, it’s going to take quite a while to heat that metal up to the point of melting or causing internals to fail. At that point, it’s just a big fire show. The Bronco bot here makes quick work of the flame-throwing robot with physics rather than flames. This is because a ring-out is essentially a victory in BattleBots — you don’t have to eliminate the opponent outright. Most robots in this “battle bot” category don’t have the ability to climb or overcome obstructions in their path. Therefore, a successful ring-out is a win. If you’re going to build a battle bot, focus on crushing, slicing, or even flipping your opponent‘s bot into submission — flames are cool, but they just won’t do the trick.
