RoboBrawl

Combat Robotics Team building championship-level fighting robots for national competitions.

Our Mission

RoboBrawl focuses on innovative weapon systems, advanced materials, and robust engineering to survive intense combat.

We emphasize safety, sportsmanship, and technical excellence while pushing the limits of combat robotics.

15+
Active Members
1
Competition / Year
12
Championship Wins

Safety First

Rigorous safety protocols & training

Protective equipment for shop activities

Compliance with competition standards

Project Highlights

Thunderbolt — 12lb Combat Robot

Horizontal spinner weapon with durable armor. Awards include 1st Place (Midwest), Best Design, Fan Favorite.

Lightning — 3lb Combat Robot

Compact beetleweight with vertical spinner and titanium plating. Awards include 2nd Place (Nationals) and Reliability.

Mad Chef — 30lb Combat Robot

Vertical spinner bot being prepared for 2026 30lb Robobrawl competition at UIUC

Our Technology

CAD
SolidWorks
Materials
Titanium, Steel Alloys
Electronics
Power Management, ESCs, Motors
Programming
Arduino, C++

Team Leadership

Cole Garrett Shoemaker
Team Captain — Senior
Colin Cain
Electronics Lead — Junior

Downloads & Resources

Design Files

CAD models & drawings.

Download ZIP

Safety Manual

Protocols & procedures.

Download PDF

Competition Rules

Latest guidelines.

Download PDF