Torque reaction

Torque reaction weapons are the second form of thwackbot.

Definition
Torque Reaction is the term used to describe the subcatergory of thwackbots that use their wheel axles to swing a weapon overhead. This is done by attaching an arm, similar to that of a Sit-and-Spin, directly to the wheel axle of the robot. All known robots with torque reaction weapons are axlebots (although not all axlebots have torque reaction weaponry). This setup causes the arm to swing overhead whenever the robot reverses its motors.

Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
 * The design is renowned for the advantages it offers against several conventional types of weapons.
 * Robots with torque reaction weaponry are always invertible, so Lifting Weapons do not affect them.
 * They have virtually no flat sides, making it difficult for Overhead Weapons to hit and damage them.
 * They are not as boxy as other types of robots, making it difficult for Gripping Weapons to get ahold of them.

Disadvantages
 * Torque Reaction axlebots are very difficult to control, as was evidenced by Stinger in its debut appearance.
 * The weapon must be swung at a very high velocity in order to cause damage, which means by necessity, only one attack can be made at a time against opponents.
 * Worst of all, the design requires the wheels to be both exposed and to house important electronics; any protection of the wheels detracts from the power of the weapon.

List of robots with Torque Reaction weapons


Robots are listed alphabetically. Robots that aren't heavyweight are listed with a green background.