Build And Battle
Craft the LEGO® combat robot of your dreams in as little as 15 minutes. Then pilot your creation in battle with a controller. Each bot supports teams of 1-4 players.
A LEGO® Robotics Competition & Storytelling Adventure
RoboBattles is the world's most accessible robotics community. Join thousands of players in homes, schools, festivals, and beyond. Free to play. No robotics experience needed.
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Tell Your Story
Real-world robotics meets fantasy adventure. Players and coaches can roleplay as their own characters in Stardust Springs, where recycling is a spectator sport.
Learn With Quests
Meet colorful characters and solve challenges in standards-aligned, story-driven lessons. Players get inspired to improve their community and planet with curriculum spanning science, engineering, design, coding, AI, mental health, and more.
(Re)Use LEGO® You Already Own
RoboBattles runs on your existing LEGO® Technic and SPIKE™ hubs. No special kits to buy. Or if you don't have LEGO® already, get everything you need for as little as $80 per player. RoboBattles even replaces LEGO's retired SPIKE software, so your sets never stop working.
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Ages 7-18
LEGO® play is universal. Thanks to flexible curriculum, students young and old can discover challenges and develop new STEAM skills.
Free to play
No catch. Just supply your own LEGO®. RoboBattles is developed and maintained by the 501(c)(3) Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation. We believe everyone should have access to robotics.
No robotics experience required to play or coach
RoboBattles is an approachable onramp to robotics. Friendly, colorful guides can get everyone building and battling in no time, regardless of experience level.
At home, in school, or out-of-school
RoboBattles fits into any learning environment on the planet. It is used in homes, schools, libraries, community centers, museums, festivals, and more.
Flexible runtime (30 min to 40+ hr)
RoboBattles can be used as a bite-sized build and battle experience, as a multi-month learning experience, or anything in between.
Reusable materials
Many youth robotics programs require new parts every year. With RoboBattles, materials can be reused year after year.
Free, standards-aligned STEAM curriculum including AI
Use LEGO® you already own
There are no special kits to buy. RoboBattles runs on popular LEGO® robotics platforms that individuals and institutions already own, such as Technic and SPIKE™.
Student-led or teacher-led
Supports fully self-directed learning with the student-friendly Player's Guide.
No computers, smart devices, internet, or power required on-site
RoboBattles has fewer barriers to entry than any other robotics program. Bots run on battery power. Curriculum materials can be downloaded and printed.
