Buzz Saws

Buzz Saws are trap that can be activated and deactivated by both levers and switches. They are unique in that they are deadly if a robot walks into their ends (or stands on one when it is activated), but will merely stop a robot when they walk into its walls. They are first introduced in level 1, Learning-By-Dying and are used both as threats and a way of controlling a robot's movement.

Two other common types of traps are flamethrowers and electric fences.