Hickory Bot Battles

06/03/2026

Registration to fight at Hickory Bot Battles will open on BuildersDb.com on June 27 at 10:00 AM

This year we will require payment the day of registration. This is our best effort to reduce the number of bot spots taken in speculative frenzy.

Registration does usually sell out, but c’mon baby don’t fear the waitlist. Waitlists usually work and we have waitlisted friends and family and even teams that have volunteered countless hours at our Tech Club. We remember one faithful year our own plastic ant got waitlisted, and it worked out.

Keep in mind this year we are moving back to the West Wing of CSC so it’ll be a smaller space than last year. Every few years the dinos take away our space and that’s beyond our control.

05/29/2026

Here is our guess at the North Carolina fight schedule.

This post is based on rumors, guesses and our understanding of tradition. Don't make plans without double checking with the site host.

Plan on Hickory Bot Battles. Fairy and Plastic Ants on Sep 11 and Full Combat Ant, Beetle and Hockey Bots on Sept 12. This event space will be smaller than last year as robots are in the west wing due to dinosaur exhibit in the main building

We've also heard a rumor of a late fall event at UNC-Charlotte, the "Casual Lobby" that will be only for new bots and beginners.

05/18/2026

What an exciting class and a great way to prepare for Hickory Bot Battles at the Catawba Science Center in September

05/17/2026

Great first fights from the graduates of CSC Tech Club

05/17/2026

Congratulations to all out build teams on their new 1 lb plastic ant vertical spinners!
It was a full class redesign and we appreciate everyone’s patience! We all soldered!
What crazy fights we had today! Special Congratulations to the undefeated Dangerous Bob

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our Tech Club graduates who all made 1 lb plastic ant full body spinners. It was a fully redesigned class this year and we appreciate everyone being patient! What great fights today and a special congratulations to the the undefeated Dangerous Bob

05/16/2026

Check out what the non-combat robots are doing, they are all peacefully partying together. Looks like some CLT FIRST teams have a whole month of demos at different Rec centers.

[May 16] Queen City Robotics Alliance is hosting FREE Robot Block Parties. Experience hands-on robot fun, meet robotics competition teams, and explore STEM topics. All ages welcome!

May 16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Marion Diehl Rec Center, 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC. Can't make it? There will be 5 more at different rec centers through September.

What to expect:

🤖 Interactive Robot Demonstrations: Take control and drive robots yourself, guided by experienced team members.
🤖 Meet the Teams: High school robotics teams will showcase their creations and share their passion for technology.
🤖 Hands-On Activities: Engage in STEM-based challenges and learn the basics of robotics in a fun, supportive environment.

Details, including the remaining schedule: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/robot-block-party/

05/03/2026

Here's a revised look at where the fights might be. This is based on some facts, some rumors and sometimes we just guess what others will do based on their past behavior. Make sure you verify each plan with the event organizer. Events in blue are run by our same event organizer, Carolina Combat Robotics

04/27/2026