A recently-founded Sheboygan County robotics venture is headed to Vegas for a little not-so-friendly competition in the robot arena. Grabot.Tech is a Sheboygan County-based robotics startup founded by Ben Davidson that is developing robotic technology for real-world applications. Grabot.Tech will also compete in BattleBot’s Creature Combat II, a highly technical robot fighting competition taking place in Las Vegas over Halloween 2026.
This won’t be Davidson’s first competition in the robot arena. 2020 saw the venture’s first foray into major robot fighting, and this year’s Creature Combat II features advanced machines developed from around the world. According to Davidson, “This event is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling and fulfilling experiences I could imagine. Win or lose, getting to compete alongside some of my childhood heroes is incredibly exciting.”
Grabot.Tech was launched under the guidance of the Sheboygan County Innovation council and the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation. Davidson has spent more than 15 years designing and building robots, much of it independently from his basement workshop. Today, Grabot.Tech is focused on creating compelling robotic systems that can eventually scale into industrial, commercial and entertainment applications.
Grabot.Tech in Action During Previous BattleBots Competition
Competition aside, Davidson hopes to expand Grabot.Tech into manufacturing, licensing robotic technology, and potentially creating future local jobs related to robotic assembly and fulfillment operations. Those looking for more information can visit https://grabot.tech/
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