Interview with NHRL Pro Tour 30lb Winner Sam Herman!

This week we chat with Sam Herman! Brandeis University graduate, Team Pandamonium member, and recent winner of the 30lb division in Round 2 of the NHRL Pro Tour, Sam is an ascendant competitor in the sport of combat robotics. Since his debut in 2022, Sam has become one of the foremost bigwheel builders in the sport, fielding the 3lb robot Colossus and the 30lb robot Gargantuan. Both robots have seen competitive success, earning Sam multiple podium finishes at a variety of competitions and earning him two entries to the NHRL Pro World Championships later this year.

In this episode, we will dive into Sam’s history as a competitor, his preparation and path to victory for Round 2 of NHRL’s Pro Tour, and his plans for the NHRL Pro World Championships!