ZAP! The saw is capable of delivering high-voltage discharges to damage its foes. Combat robots come in all shapes and sizes, with regulating authorities often using weight limits to create a level ...

You robot lovers might want to stay away from this one. Some robot competitions involve peaceful goals such as putting a hoop on a peg. Lake Superior College's "Battle of the Bots" involves robots ...

Forget Robocop — California now has a robo-firefighter. The Los Angeles Fire Department has become the first in the US to buy a robot that can battle blazes in areas too dangerous for human smoke ...