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Disconstructor

Redhill, Surrey

Technical specification
Location Redhill, Surrey
Weapon Spinner
Weight 103 kg
Defence 6mm of Grade 5 titanium
Top Speed 15 mph
Drive System 2 x 6 pole axial brush motors
Power Electric
Battery Lead acid, 24 volts
Biggest Weakness The team are worried that their robot’s high ground clearance (about 10cm) makes it vulnerable to flippers.

Disconstructor has been built by father, Mike, and his three children James, Laurie and Albert.

It has a powerful spinning disc made from both stainless steel and titanium. The disc has been reinforced with teeth to tear apart its opponent, and weighs 20kg. It runs at 2500rpm, making it one of the most powerful spinners in the competition (alongside Supernova – Episode Three).

Team stats

Mike Phillipson54
Team role:

Captain, Builder and Designer

Occupation:

Project Manager

James Phillipson24
Team role:

Engineer

Occupation:

Sound & Light Technician

Laurie Phillipson23
Team role:

Graphic Designer and Tactician

Occupation:

Mechanical Engineering student

Albert Phillipson21
Team role:

Driver

Occupation:

Civil Engineering Student

What makes Disconstructor unique...

An earlier version of Disconstructor took part in series seven of Robot Wars, but was eliminated in rather comical fashion.