Getting Started in Combat RObotics
ItGresa Robotics presenting at DragonCon 2026
ItGresa Robotics is heading to DragonCon 2026 for a live session on building your first combat robot, plus a Q&A with the team.
| Event | Dragon Con 2026 |
|---|---|
| Session | Getting Started in Combat Robotics |
| Date / Time | TENTATIVE: Friday Sept 4, 2026 1:00 PM |
| Location | Courtland Grand Hotel Atlanta 3-4 |
| NOTE: | Schedules and locations may change. See the Dragon Con App for the official schedule. |
| Format | Talk + live Q&A |
| Speakers | ItGresa Robotics, RAD Robot Kits |
Thinking about building your first combat robot but not sure where to start? ItGresa Robotics is bringing a live session to Dragon Con 2026 built for exactly that. We’ll map the path to your first win, from your first part order to your first match. We’re bringing our special guest, Matt Tompkins, of RAD Robot Kits, designer of the famous Baby Nautiloid.
What We’ll Cover
- Part selection: what actually matters when you’re picking your first build
- Power systems: batteries, ESCs, and getting your weight-to-power ratio right
- Weight classes: choosing the right class for your first robot
- Where to compete: finding your first event
- Reliability: building a bot that survives more than one match
- Insider tips and tricks from over a decade in the arena
Attendees will be building our Kerfuffle Kit in the session, and hopefully we’ll have time for a few fights! See how to build a bot start to finish!
After the session, stick around for a live Q&A with the ItGresa Robotics team and Matt Tompkins from RAD Robot Kits. Bring your questions, whether you’re planning your first antweight or troubleshooting a build that’s already underway.
About ItGresa Robotics: ItGresa has been building, competing, and teaching about combat robots since 2014. We offer one of the broadest selections of combat robot kits in the world, and we’re proud to have helped many designers launch their businesses by offering their products. We supply parts, kits, and know-how to builders and schools across the US, from first-timers to competition veterans.