PHOTOS: Hill City Robot Combat Competition 2019
Spectators watched intently as robots battled it out during the Hill City Robot Combat 2019 competition hosted by Vector Space at Virginia Episcopal School on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The matches took place in an 8-by-8-foot polycarbonate enclosed arena with a wooden floor. Throughout the afternoon, spectators gathered around as the 32 participants faced off in an epic battle.
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Spectators react to a robot on the brim of falling into the trap during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Robots square off during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Liam Farley, 6, points to a battle down below as he watches with Andrew Larsen, 8; Clayton Cox, 6; and Henry Larsen, 6, among other spectators during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Spectators react to a robot on the brim of falling into the trap during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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E.C. Glass junior Garrett Mann intently controls his robot during a battle at the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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E.C. Glass senior Chris Maratta examines his robot during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Angie Hodge, 7, reacts as her dad Tim Thompson helps her navigate the robot during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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E.C. Glass junior Garrett Mann intently controls his robot during a battle at the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Spectators watch as robots battle during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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Spectators feet dangle over the railing as they watch battles during the Hill City Robot Combat competition hosted by Vector Space on Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at Virginia Episcopal School.
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