A Clear Path for Teams

Designed to Grow With Teams

SRL robots are intentionally structured in levels. Teams start in safe, accessible environments and progress toward higher energy and complexity as skills improve. No team is forced to advance — progression is earned through confidence, experience, and readiness.

  • Safety by design
  • Built for schools & students
  • Encourages iteration, not rushing

Two Categories of Competition

  • Core SRL
  • Levels 1-3
  • Main seasonal program
  • Duckbowl Arena & Battle Arena
  • Advanced Special Events
  • Levels 4-5
  • One-off events
  • Reinforced Battle Arena only

The Progression

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1. Duckbowl Arena Approved Robots

1 lb  •  Relaxed materials & rules  •  Strict electronics

  • Core SRL
  • Duckbowl Arena Only
  • Easy Entry Point
  • Team Focused

2. Modified 3D Printed Robots

1 lb  •  Semi-relaxed materials & rules  •  Strict electronics

  • Core SRL
  • Battle Arena Only
  • High-energy weapons allowed
  • Step up performance

3. 3D Printed Robots

1 lb  •  Strict materials & rules  •  Strict electronics

  • Core SRL
  • Battle Arena Only
  • High-energy weapons allowed
  • 3D Printed weapons and armor only
ADVANCED

4. Antweight (Special Event)

1 lb  •  Relaxed materials & rules  •  Experienced teams only

  • NOT Core SRL
  • Reinforced Battle Arena Only
  • One-off events
  • Advanced materials
EXPERT

4. Beetleweight (Special Event)

3 lb  •  Relaxed materials & rules  •  Experienced teams only

  • NOT Core SRL
  • Reinforced Battle Arena Only
  • One-off events
  • Advanced materials and high-impact

How Teams Move Up

  • Duckbowl
  • Battle Arena
  • Advanced Events
Build confidence & skills step-by-step

Start with the Duckbowl

Begin with Duckbowl Approved Robots

Start with the Duckbowl