Combat Robotics II: Fridays AM

Combat Robotics II: Design, Upgrade & Compete

Take Your Robot to the Next Level!

Ready to move beyond the basic build and start thinking like a real engineer? In Combat Robotics II, students continue their combat robotics journey by redesigning, upgrading, and refining their existing 1 lb plastic ant-weight robot for improved performance and competition.

This 6-week workshop focuses on intentional design, problem-solving, and iteration. Students analyze how their robot performs, identify weaknesses, and make strategic upgrades while working within real-world engineering constraints, including a 1 lb weight limit and a built-in parts budget. Rather than starting from scratch, students learn how engineers improve designs over time—making smart tradeoffs and decisions along the way.

Designed for students who have completed the beginner combat robotics workshop, this program strengthens students’ engineering skills and competitive experience in the Edison Robotics League (ERL).

What Students Will Learn

• How to evaluate robot performance and identify design weaknesses

• How to redesign and upgrade specific systems (armor, wheels, motors, structure)

• How to manage a budget and weight limit like real engineers

• How to test, iterate, and improve designs intentionally

• How to document decisions as part of an engineering design portfolio

What’s Included

• $150 Parts Budget Included – Students receive a built-in budget to purchase approved upgrade parts for their robot

• Hands-On Engineering Instruction – Guided by experienced robotics mentors

• Design & Testing Time – Structured redesign, build, and test sessions

• Competition Prep – Skills that directly prepare students for league-level battles

• Portfolio Foundations – Students begin documenting their engineering decisions and growth

Program Details

📅 Workshop Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Location: Edison Kids Innovation Center
9300 Normandy Blvd, Suite 508
Jacksonville, FL 32221

Cost: $450 (Step Up For Students Direct Provider)
Pre-requisite:Must have completed the Combat Beginners Workshop

What Makes This Workshop Different

• Students do not build a new robot—they learn how to improve an existing one

• Every upgrade must fit within budget and weight constraints

• Emphasis is placed on engineering thinking, not just winning battles

• Perfect for students interested in robotics, engineering, or problem-solving

This Is Just the Beginning

Designed for students continuing their combat robotics journey, Combat Robotics II enhances both engineering skills and competitive experience for those participating in the Edison Robotics League.

Spaces are limited.
Upgrade your robot. Sharpen your skills. Think like an engineer.

Learn. Design. Compete. Improve.