NHRL Core Values

Havoc Robotics runs the largest &most accessible combat robotics league in the world. We are working to shine a spotlight on a sport that should matter to more people.

NHRL values

• Put Builders First.
• Be Fun and Accessible.
• Be Creative and Innovative... Safely.
• Challenge and be Challenged.
• Bias for Action.
• Always Learning.

Put Builders First

• Treat all builders fairly and respectfully.
• Celebrate and respect builders and what they create.
• Listen to the concerns and needs of builders and work to incorporate feedback into our policies and operations.

Be Fun and Accessible

• Combat Robots should be fun.
• Affordable as possible.
• Competitors and fans should come from all walks of life and backgrounds.
• Building your first robot should be as easy as possible.
• A supportive and inclusive community is key.

Be Creative and Innovative... Safely

• Simple and concise rules favor of encouraging builders to think creatively.
• Strong safety culture and safety design makes pushing the limits possible.

Challenge and be Challenged

• We support each other, but we play to win.

Bias for Action and Always Learning

• We are unafraid to push the limits, even if it means we sometimes make mistakes.
• We may make mistakes but we are always learning and trying to improve.