Synopsis

Thirty-two teams, vying for a place in the championship, converged in an arena bristling with challenges. The next generation of robots clashed head-to-head, battling for advancement out of the qualifying round. Among the judges were Fon Davis, a veteran of "BattleBots" and special effects artist; Jessica Chobot, the familiar face of "Nerdist"; and Adam Savage of "MythBusters," serving as special guest judge.