ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Robot combat

Hi kiddo! Do you know what robots are? They are machines that can do a lot of things, such as move, lift weights or even talk. But have you ever heard of robots that fight?

Well, some grown-ups build robots that battle with each other. They call it robot combat! It's like a competition where two robots try to defeat each other by using weapons, tools, and tactics.

Each robot is built to withstand rough battles and is controlled by a person from a safe distance. The people who control the robots use joysticks to make them move and use different weapons like knives, hammers, and saws to attack the other robot.

The purpose of robot combat is to see which one is the strongest and the best at fighting. The robot that is still standing at the end is declared the winner.

Robot combat is not like the fights in the playground where you can get hurt. It is a controlled environment where safety is always the top priority, and there are rules to make sure no one gets hurt.

Isn't that awesome, kiddo? Robot combat is a way to show what robots can do and how strong they are. It's an exciting sport for people who love building things and for those who like watching machines battle it out.