Bot Battles
Engineering The Ultimate Fighting Machine.
The Project
Bot Battles is a groundbreaking documentary web series that chronicles the journey of Team Hacksmith, a group of Canadian engineering students, as they design, build, and battle their AI-powered robot, Orbitron, in the prestigious BattleBots World Championship.
Key Achievements:
Preview episodes on Hacksmith Industries’ YouTube channel garnered over 1 million views per episode.
Projected to generate $786,000 in revenue during the first season.
Celebrated for its innovative storytelling and educational impact, blending robotics and personal growth.
Our Role
Embreate was instrumental in transforming Bot Battles into a funded and market-ready project. We delivered:
Comprehensive Development Package: Crafted the detailed project pitch, budget, schedule, and marketing plan.
Secured $250,000 in Funding: Partnered with Hacksmith Industries to secure Ontario Creates support for the project’s first season.
Streamlined Strategy: Leveraged over 20 years of funding expertise to simplify the application process and maximize success.
Creative Guidance: Ensured alignment between the technical storytelling and audience engagement goals.
“ Embreate made the funding process effortless, allowing us to focus entirely on creating great content.”
— Ian Hillier, COO, Hacksmith Industries