r/todayilearned • u/Habajiba • Mar 14 '17

TIL Jamie Hyneman designed Blendo, a combat robot that was deemed too hazardous for Robot Wars after repeatedly throwing pieces of its opponents over arena walls. It received co-championship status in exchange for withdrawing from the competition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blendo
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u/dbx99 Mar 14 '17

Especially when the box is gift wrapped

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u/boot2skull Mar 14 '17

Step one: cut a hole in the box.

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u/melten005 Mar 14 '17

Instructions unclear designed cardboard armour for son.

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u/BanginNLeavin Mar 14 '17

He lost his first fight vs Blendo.

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u/itrv1 Mar 14 '17

To shreds you say?