Visit from Legends

Seven builders in all contribute their own expertise, creativity, and grit to a project that’s nothing short of visionary. Much like the best collaborations we see inside the makerspace, the Robotic Legends team thrives on the diverse strengths each member brings to the table. No one person can do it all—but together, they’re pushing the limits of what’s possible.

Their current project is a true standout. While most bots in this weight class are powered by three motors, their design requires ten—driving a fully articulated, VR-controlled humanoid arm. This innovative system allows the robot to mirror human movement in real time, introducing a completely new approach to strategy, control, and engagement on the BattleBots stage.

With less than 30 days until their debut competition, the team is deep into the final stretch of building and testing. We last saw Robotic Legends at our 2025 Maker Faire (https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6GvDux7Ml/), where they demonstrated their VR control system—an unforgettable moment that showcased both the technical complexity and human-centered design of their approach.

Todd is back at Vector Space, hard at work on our milling machine, fabricating a backup set of aluminum arms designed to lift up to 350 pounds! These arms aren’t just a contingency plan—they’re a critical component of the team's overall strategy and will be rigorously tested in the weeks ahead, and ultimately, in the arena. (And yes—350 pounds. Whoa.)

But beyond the machinery, there’s something even more powerful at play. In the robot combat arena—just like in our own FIRST Robotics Competition (https://vector-space.org/frc-robotics) team and throughout the Makerspace playground—we’re reminded of a deeper truth: bold ideas and complex builds only succeed when the humans behind them are operating at their best. Success in these environments demands more than technical skill—it takes patience, respect, collaboration, and the courage to bring your full self to the team. Robotic Legends is living proof of what happens when a group embodies those values. 

We’re honored to support Robotic Legends as they continue developing a robot that’s not just impressive in form and function, but also a symbol of what’s possible when teams work with trust, vision, and relentless creativity. We can’t wait to see their bot—and their team—take the spotlight.

“Robotic Legends is dedicated to empowering the robot combat community by offering broad support to builders, event organizers, vendors, and content creators. Our mission is to ensure that anyone with a passion for designing, building, and competing with robots has the tools, resources, and encouragement needed to bring their imagination to life.” — Todd Rogers, Founder

Are your gears turning for more? Follow Robotic Legends on their journey: https://www.instagram.com/roboticlegends/