We have started production of the new robot kits. The prototype was demo’ed at #dojocon2013 and was received very enthusiastically. We estimate the first units shipping by the end of May 2013.
We will keep you posted here, twitter and facebook.
Unveiling Matt’s incredible new all-terrain hexapod.
Let us know if you would like it at your event.
Thanks a lot!
To all of our fans, followers and friends. We are adding a testimonials section to our website (www.mechatrons.com) and would like your help. If you have seen our shows, met our robots, been to one of our lectures or just enjoyed our posts, please leave a comment below describing why you liked it. We will compile and edit a list of public comments to add them to our testimonials.
Thank you all. Your support encourages us to create new robots and shows.
Why not come along to W5 and hear Pete Redmond talk about the advances in robotics today. Just how far away is science from creating a real Terminator?
Pete Redmond is an inventor, engineer, scientist and robotics guru. His career spans the fields of real science and the world of TV and movies. He has created award winning robots and lectures in 3D vision and Augmented Reality at Trinity College Dublin. Pete has also consulted on or created amazing special effects and props for movies and TV such as Reign of Fire, King Arthur, Top Gear, Robot Wars, Scrapheap Challenge and many more.
http://www.w5online.co.uk/
We would like to congratulate Kronic for winning the 2013 Robots of destruction.
This trophy was awarded to Kronic who took first place in the Mechatrons 2013 Robots of Destruction. The trophy was designed and made by Dr. Zulu.
Kronic – Winner 2013
Shows like this don’t just happen and on behalf of the 40,000 or so people who attended, we would like to thank a few people for their help. We would like to thank the Mechatrons crew, volunteers and Fossett’s Circus for all of their hard work putting everything together and keeping the show running to such a high standard for three days. Mechatrons also thanks our sponsors, BT and IOTI for providing the space and funding for the event and volunteers to help us out. Finally, we would like to thank the roboteers, some of which traveled great distances and at their own expense to be part of our event, for all of the hard work and great efforts they put into building and displaying their robots. Thank you one and all. Without your dedication, the show just wouldn’t happen.
We are going to have a draw for a t-shirt when we hit 400 likes on facebook. Everyone who likes http://www.facebook.com/MechatronsIM on facebook will be in the draw. The winner will be announced when we hit 400 likes. 
Please share this on your own timeline and help us get more likes! Good luck and thanks for your support.
Congratulations to our two competition winners!
Your tickets will be with you shortly. We hope you have a great time at the show.
Free tickets up for grabs!!
Just like and add a comment on our facebook post to be in the draw for one of two family passes
Why not like us on facebook while you’re there?
January 10th, 11th & 12th in the RDS Dublin
The best 100 Kilo combat robots from around the UK and Ireland battle out for the glory that is the Robots of Destruction champion 2013!
The sheer power of two heavyweight robots in close combat is nothing short of awesome. The Robots of Destruction championships combines brilliant minds with robots that are better armed than a Special Forces unit and hell bent on destruction. The robots fi ght each other with spinning discs, razor sharp teeth, brute strength and no mercy. If you’re concerned for your own safety – and you should be – you can rest assured as all this metal mayhem takes place inside a bullet proof cage where the robots can battle it out with no holds barred.
This year we have more robots than ever before. New blood this year includes Thor, Kan Opener and world champion Storm II.
We also have the real Real Steel!
Steel robots with pneumatic fists box Rocky style in the Real Metal Challenge. These are full size humanoid boxing robots that punch it out for three rounds or until we have a knockout.
But it’s not all ghting and mayhem. You will get to meet robot stars from TV and Movies like Dr who and Star Wars. Can you spot your favourite?
Skeletron, the award winning humanoid rope climbing robot will be driving her own car and showing her climbing skills in the Big Top.
Whether you’re a sports fan or techno geek, you will not want to miss Ireland’s biggest robot event of the year.
Every year volunteers make a huge contribution to our events. Now is your chance to sign up for 2013 events. Volunteers get to take part in our shows both in Ireland and abroad. Working at all levels, they get to work directly with the robots and roboteers and get first hand experience with top class combat and intelligent robotics. Volunteers must be over 18 on date of event. Training will be given but it is preferred that you have some experience in the role/s you are applying for.
Current roles and positions for volunteers for the first show in 2013 include:
Volunteer Leader/Liaise - 1 person
Pneumatics Control - Max 2 Pers
Arena Control – Max 3 Pers
Pits Control – Max 3 Pers
Technical & Safety – Max 3 Pers
Audio Video Operator - 1 person
Camera Operator - 1 person
Arena Build - Max 4 Pers
Arena De-Rig - Max 4 Pers
Fill out a form before Jan 1st and we’ll be in touch.
We are gearing up for the next all Ireland heavyweight fighting robots tournament.
Due to take place as part of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS on 10-12 of January 2013.
If you want to take part, join the FRA and tell us about your robot!
