The fighting robot association was formed in 2003 by a group of experienced roboteers in order to futher the sport of robotic combat and promote education in the field of all things robotic.
The associations published aims are as follows-
Promotion and education of all things to do with robots,. of all weights, shapes and sizes .
To provide consistency with regard. to open event safety, arenas and robot build rules.
To centralise communications, in effect be a library. of contacts and to promote the sport.
To encourage the set up of regional meeting clubs,. that are either part of the FRA or affiliated to the FRA.
To endeavour to work with other countries associations. for the betterment of our sport.
To represent roboteer interests in negotiations. with other bodies.
To generally make the roboteers lot a better one.
Our primary concern is the safety of the roboteers, event staff and public, to that end we have developed a comprehensive set of rules that cover the construction of all weight classes and weapon types, an agreed procedure for technical inspections and a standard that covers the various types of arena that are in use.
In the field of international roboteering we have formed alliances with both the dutch and german roboteers associations who have adopted our rules and standards allowing our members to compete at any event in europe and of course any european roboteer to compete here in the Uk.
For further information on the work of the FRA please visit our website at www.fightingrobots.co.uk where you will find not only our safety documents but a link to our lively discussion forum.
On behalf of all the roboteers and the FRA, enjoy the show and if you have any questions ...Just ask one of the event crew.
