Robot Wars: Can you name all of the 12 retro robots?

Alan Martin February 12, 2016

You may have already heard that Robot Wars – the BBC2 programme that pitted homemade metallic fighters against each other – is coming back for a new series. It’s all change on the show: no Craig Charles (Dara O Briain is taking up hosting duties) and most likely a bunch of Raspberry Pis at the heart of this generation’s warriors.

Let’s take a look back to the old days. How well do you remember the robotic fighters of yesteryear? Take the quiz below and find out.

Images via Robot Wars Wiki

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