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Robot

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Rotator
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/ROTATOR/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Discs are also removable for replaying matches in its later seasons
Cons: Twitchy while upside down, discs are connected to a single motor, rendering both useless if one of them hits the wall.
Rusty
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Rusty/HEXBUG
Pros: Fast weapon, pretty quick drive system while driving forward
Cons:
Slow when turning, top armor likely to fall off when flipped
HyperShock
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/HyperShock/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros: Very fast, hard to beat with center armor piece being between the wheels, invertible, spinner can toss other robots over completely
Cons:
Small power button, can be hard to put center armor piece back into place
Blacksmith
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Blacksmith/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros:
Hammer resets quickly after each use and can right the toy if flipped over, front wedge is somewhat spring-loaded
Cons:
Not 4-wheel drive, top armor pieces fall off far too easily
Bite Force
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Bite_Force/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros:
Multiple removable armor pieces, including each wedgelet, 4-wheel drive
Cons:
Cannot drive upside down well, top plate is loosely held in place
Whiplash
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Whiplash/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros:
Dual functions, rechargeable batteries and quick drive, can right itself fairly easily from any position
Cons:
Lifter always returns to its original position, preventing some attacks like the real robot can do
SawBlaze
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/SawBlaze/HEXBUG?so=search
Pros:
Dual functions, rechargeable batteries and quick drive, can right itself fairly easily from any position, forks are somewhat adjustable
Cons:
Front armor comes off fairly easily
Minotaur (1st release)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Minotaur/Hexbug_RC
Pros:
Accurate blue LED light from Minotaur's first appearance in the reboot, quick drive system and invertible
Cons:
Weapon has little-to-no reach, armor pieces are not held on well
Beta
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Beta/RC
Pros:
Pieces are relatively difficult to remove and drive is rather quick for such small wheels underneath
Cons:
Hammer must be manually reset, cannot self-right from all positions
Tombstone (1st release)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Tombstone/Hexbug_RC
Pros:
Quick drive system, invertible, hard-hitting weapon
Cons:
Armor pieces can come off without having to be hit by anything

Tombstone (3rd release)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Tombstone/Hexbug_RC
Pros:
Greatly improved weapon motor and magnets to hold armor pieces in place
Cons:
Controls become twitchy while inverted if the top plate is attached
Witch Doctor (1st release)
https://battlebots.fandom.com/wiki/Witch_Doctor/RC
Pros: Tight turning radius, decently held on removable armor pieces, strong front scoop
Cons:
Not 4-wheel drive