Robo Savage

Robo Savage, alternatively Robosavage, is a robot which competed in the Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars, as part of the 2017 series. It was designed by football pundit Robbie Savage, who was mentored by Jason Marston throughout the competition process. The name Robo Savage is a pun based on Robbie Savage's own name.

Design
Robo Savage's design represents Robbie Savage's home country of Wales in various ways - the robot has spiked 'dragon wings' on the side, and the robot uses a red and green colour scheme. Its weapon is a rear-hinged flipper, as Savage was aware of the success of flippers in the 2016 series. Its armour consists of 3mm HARDOX and 4mm aluminium, the only robot in Battle of the Stars to not be completely armed in steel. The flipping arm initially had a fairly short reach, but this was extended after its first battle. However, the power of the flipper was comparatively low, and Robo Savage's wheels are exposed.

Team
Robbie Savage's career started as a footballer, when he joined the Manchester City youth football team, before eventually playing for full-fledged teams including Leicester City and Birmingham City. Savage has now retired as a professional player, but is now a pundit on BBC football broadcasts, and hosts a radio show on BBC Radio 5 Live, 606. As a footballer, Savage caused controversy and was regularly carded by referees, which was often referenced by Jonathan Pearce.

Robbie Savage was joined on the team by his brother, who was mostly known as 'Uncle Matt' in the episode, and another of his friends. Matt drove Robo Savage, with Robbie operating the flipper.

Jason Marston is the sole builder of Thor, which finished fourth in the 2016 series Grand Final. Based on this success, Marston was chosen to mentor Savage, and make repairs to the robot when necessary.

Battle of the Stars
Robo Savage competed in Episode 2.

Results

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Wins/Losses

 * Wins: 1
 * Losses: 3

Series Record
NOTE: This series record reflects the performance of mentor Jason Marston