GGRIZZLY
COMBAT ROBOTICS
Student builders. Real engineering.

Small robots.
Big impact.
Built by you.

We’re Grizzly Combat Robotics, a nonprofit bringing young people into engineering—one design, one build, and one robot battle at a time.

Discover the build journeyMeet Grizzly
Illustrative orange and black plastic combat robot on a workshop table
Built to learn. Ready to compete.
Plastic Antweight roboticsConcept robot
Design from scratchBuild togetherLearn through competition
01 / Our mission

A first step into
engineering.
A place to belong.

Engineering becomes real when you build something that moves, solves a problem, and survives a challenge.

Grizzly Combat Robotics introduces middle and high school students to engineering and robotics through hands-on combat robot projects. Members learn to design robots from scratch and build them to withstand the high-impact challenges of competition.

Our club is a constructive, safety-focused workshop where students ask questions, learn from their peers, and sharpen their engineering skills together.

The goal goes beyond the arena: help young builders gain the skills and confidence to turn their ideas into working machines.
02 / Inside the workshop

Learn it. Make it. Test it.

From a first sketch to a functioning robot, every stage brings a new skill to the workbench.

01 / DESIGN

CAD & design

Learn Computer Aided Design. Shape a chassis, plan where components fit, and turn an idea into a buildable model.

02 / FABRICATE

3D printing

Bring digital designs into the physical world. Make plastic parts, check their fit, and improve the next version.

03 / CONNECT

Electronics

Explore circuitry and learn how a robot’s electrical components work together to power motion and control.

04 / ASSEMBLE

Soldering

Practice making electrical connections and develop careful, practical assembly skills in a safe learning environment.

OUR STARTING PLATFORM

Plastic
Antweight.

Primary constructionPlastic
Fabrication focus3D printing
Learning approachBeginner friendly
Design mindsetBuild. Test. Improve.
03 / Small scale. Serious learning.

A great place
to start building.

We focus on Plastic Antweight combat robots because they offer a more affordable, approachable introduction to the sport. Students can work with plastic designs without needing metal-cutting equipment.

  • A lower-cost entry point into combat robotics
  • A practical way to learn CAD and 3D printing
  • Real challenges in design, electronics, and assembly
  • Room to experiment, rebuild, and learn from each iteration
04 / From idea to arena

Your robot starts
with a question.

What could you build? Follow an idea through design, assembly, and preparation for competitions outside school.

01

Imagine & design

Learn the basics, explore how combat robots work, and develop your own design in CAD with help from fellow members.

02

Build & improve

Print parts, assemble circuitry, and refine your robot. Each challenge is a chance to troubleshoot and understand your design.

03

Prepare to compete

Get ready for combat robotics events outside school. Bring your engineering work to the arena and use what you learn to improve your next build.

Stronger together

The robots compete.
The builders
help each other.

You don’t need to arrive knowing how to build a robot. Curiosity is the starting point. Our aim is to make engineering approachable for middle and high school students through shared work and practical learning.

A safe place to learn

A safety-focused work environment supports careful building and responsible use of tools.

Questions are welcome

Ask for help, share what you discover, and learn from members working through the same challenges.

Progress through practice

Develop engineering skills by creating, testing, and improving a robot of your own.

A few things to know

Curiosity welcome.

Who is Grizzly Combat Robotics for?

Our outreach goal is to introduce middle and high school students to engineering and robotics through hands-on robot building.

Do I need robotics experience?

The program is designed to introduce the basics of CAD, 3D printing, circuitry, and soldering. Plastic Antweight robots provide an approachable starting point for new builders.

Why combat robotics?

A combat robot brings mechanical design, fabrication, and electronics together in one project. Preparing for competition gives members a concrete challenge to design for and an opportunity to improve their work.

What happens after a robot is built?

The club helps members prepare for competitions outside school, where they can put their designs to the test against other combat robots.