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Metal Fury was a middleweight robot built by the student team named Blood Sweat and Gears. It competed exclusively in the inaugural BattleBots IQ tournament in 2002.

It was a four-wheeled, invertible box wedge shaped robot with no active weapon. Metal Fury lost its first battle, but fought valiantly through the loser's bracket, winning three consecutive fights before losing out to thwackbot WhirlWind. It advanced through an end-of-tournament consolation rumble, but lost in the Grand Rumble to Kaibosch.

Metal Fury was part of a five-way tie for the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award along with Accelerator, HammerRoyd, Happy Scrappy Hero Pup, and eventual tournament champion Wee Willy Wedgy.

Robot History[]

BattleBots IQ 2002[]

Metal Fury vs. E2

In its first battle, Metal Fury took on E2. It lost this battle and fell into the loser's bracket.

Metal Fury vs. Swiss Cheese the Wedge Bot

Keen to avoid an early exit, Metal Fury took on Swiss Cheese the Wedge Bot in the loser's bracket. It won this fight and advanced in the tournament.

Metal Fury vs. Lethal Dosage

Next up for Metal Fury was Lethal Dosage, here Metal Fury picked up a second win to move on.

Metal Fury vs. Playbot

Metal Fury's opponent in the third round of the loser's bracket was Playbot. Metal Fury earned a third win and continued in the bracket.

Metal Fury vs. WhirlWind

The next opponent in Metal Fury's path was WhirlWind. Metal Fury lost this fight, however, and was eliminated as a result.

Metal Fury vs. AXis vs. ShellShock vs. WhirlWind vs. Bulldog Warrior vs. Checkmate

BattleBots IQ Rumble 6

Metal fury fighting in a rumble.

BattleBots IQ Rumble 5

Metal Fury (right) taking on its opponents in the consolation rumble.

Returning for the end of competition rumbles, Metal Fury fought in one of five consolation battles against four other opponents, including WhirlWind for a second time. Metal Fury advanced as winner earning revenge over the robot which eliminated it.

Metal Fury vs. Steven Seagal vs. Swiss Cheese the Wedge Bot vs. Gatorbot vs. Reaver vs. Kaibosch vs. Deborah vs. ShellShock vs. The Edge vs. Wee Willy Wedgy

Now in the Grand Rumble, Metal Fury was joined by ShellShock and eight other robots. However, Kaibosch was declared the overall winner.

Competitive Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 3
  • Losses: 2

Competitive Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 1
  • Losses: 1

Total Wins/Losses[]

  • Wins: 4
  • Losses: 3
Competition Wins Losses
BattleBots IQ 2002 Swiss Cheese the Wedge Bot
Lethal Dosage
Playbot
AXis, WhirlWind, Bulldog Warrior (Consolation Rumble)
E2
WhirlWind
Kaibosch (Grand Rumble)

 Honors[]

METAL FURY
BattleBots IQ 2002
'
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
(shared with Wee Willy Wedgy, HammerRoyd,
Happy Scrappy Hero Pup & Accelerator)
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