Sumpthing

Sumpthing (also spelt as Sump Thing) was a competitor from the third through to the sixth series of Robot Wars. It was deliberatly designed to be as low-tech as possible, described by the team as "Part of the war against the high-tech computer age". Its main weapon was a large pickaxe mounted on a base that swung forward when it made contact with opponents. Also part of the weaponary included a makeshift forklift and a rear wedge with spikes. The axe was also interchangable with two saw blades.

Because of its low-tech design, Sumpthing never fared too well in competition. Not only did the lack of real armour leave its machinary exposed, but it also had the habit of knocking itself out, which it did twice in its four years of competing. Despite this, it was nominated for the Most Original Entry award of Series 4, losing out to Gemini.