The Bot Lab The Bot Lab is where you will do all of your robotic engineering. You'll need to have a firm grasp of serial EEPROMs, servo motors and RF transmitters... well, ok, you don't have to know any of that stuff, and it wouldn't help you anyway in this game. Building robots is pretty simple. Here's how it works: You start with a basic chassis for your bot. There are several types to choose from (square, circular, etc). Each chassis has attachment points placed all over it. You use these points to add components to your robot. Put an axe on top, wheels on the sides, some mean looking spikes on the back...you get the picture. Here's a preview of the bot lab with a lightweight chassis. Notice the attachment points where you add pieces to your robot. Click the image for a larger view.   The categories of components include: chassis, armor, mobility, weapons, and accessories. Each item has certain properties, such as cost, weight, damage inflicted, susceptibility to damage, and so on. Shown below are previews of some of the components you will be able to use (we can't tell you ALL the components, or you won't be surprised when you buy the game...)