BattleBots Season 2

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The Gears Awaken Jun 24, 2016 Twelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship.

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Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins Jul 1, 2016 The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).

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There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes Jul 8, 2016 The first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship.

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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bracket: The Round of 32, Part 1 Jul 22, 2016 The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the first half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.

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Shake, Battle, and Roll: The Round of 32, Part 2 Jul 29, 2016 The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.

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The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: The Round of 32 Concludes Aug 5, 2016 The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges. Guest judge: Vernon Davis.

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Not So Sweet 16: The Round of 16 Part 1 Aug 26, 2016 The first 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.

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Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2 Sep 2, 2016 The last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.

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Gr8 Expectations: The Quarterfinals Sep 2, 2016 The Quarter finals. Any one of these bots could take the championship, but who will be?

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One Shining Bot: The Championship Sep 1, 2016