10 Fun Facts About The House Robots on Robot Wars

Which of these was NOT one of the original four House Robots introduced in the first series?

Shunt, Matilda, Dead Metal, and Sergeant Bash were the four original House Robots. Sir Killalot made his debut in the second series, quickly becoming one of the most iconic.

What is a primary weapon of the House Robot Sir Killalot?

Sir Killalot is famously equipped with powerful hydraulic crushing jaws and a rotating drill lance, designed to tear apart competitor robots.

Which weapon replaced Matilda's original chainsaw tail in later series?

While Matilda originally featured a chainsaw, it was later replaced by a more powerful vertical flywheel, significantly increasing her damage potential.

Which House Robot is well-known for its turret-mounted flamethrower?

Sergeant Bash's iconic weapon is his top-mounted flamethrower, which he used to great effect against flammable competitor robots.

What weapon was reportedly added to Shunt as an afterthought during its initial production?

Shunt's signature overhead axe was not in the original design sketches and was added just days before filming began, at the suggestion of Chris Reynolds.

Which House Robot, introduced in Series 6, features a large swinging hammer as a primary weapon?

Mr. Psycho made his debut in Series 6, featuring a powerful swinging hammer and a hydraulic claw, making him a formidable opponent.

Which House Robot was designed to resemble a mechanical dog?

Growler, introduced in Series 6 alongside Mr. Psycho, was designed with the appearance of a mechanical dog and was known for its crushing jaws.

Which House Robot made its first appearance in Series 2 of the original UK run?

Sir Killalot was the first new House Robot to be introduced after the original four, making his debut in Series 2.

Which House Robot became the heaviest in the original series, surpassing Sir Killalot?

Mr. Psycho, introduced in Series 6, took the title of largest and heaviest House Robot from Sir Killalot in the original series, weighing 750kg.

Which of these House Robots did NOT return for the BBC Two reboot series that began in 2016?

For the 2016 reboot, new versions of Sir Killalot, Matilda, Shunt, and Dead Metal were built. Sergeant Bash, Growler, Mr. Psycho, and Cassius Chrome did not return.