The Robots
2023
Our 2023 robot, F.R.E.D., was built for the FIRST CHARGED UP competition. F.R.E.D. is a swerve drive robot, allowing him greater mobility and maneuverability on the field. This year we picked up game pieces (cones and cubes) using a two-fingered grabber hand mounted on a telescoping (extendable) arm. He also sports an elevator which allows him to change his reach and center of gravity.
2022
Our 2022 robot, Hippo Esurientem, was built for the FIRST RAPID REACT competition. It has a retractable intake arm that can pick up cargo (large tennis balls) and a launcher that shoot them either high or low, by using a motor to spin wheels at thousands of RPM. The robot also sports an extendable climbing hook which enables the robot to get off the ground at the end of the match.
2020/21
Our 2020/21 robot, Mouse, was built and modified for the first & second INFINITE RECHARGE competitions. The robot has an intake system that shoots powercells at different distances using a motor to feed them into a tower and a piston-mounted wheel to spin the control panel and sensors to detect structure color and proximity. We also installed a scissor lift and winch are also installed to lift the robot during matches.
2019
Our 2019 robot, Habibti, was built for the FIRST "Destination: Deep Space" competition. It has an extentable elevator with components that could handle both the hatches and cargo of the challenge with ease. It also has multiple pistons on the bottom to push the robot onto the second HAB level at the end of the game.
2018
Our 2018 robot, Panthera, was built for the FIRST POWER UP competition. It has a long arm for manipulating Power Cubes, and is able to quickly place them on the scale as well as the switch. It also has a powerful climber, which allows it to climb in tandem with other robots.
2017
Our 2017 robot, built for the FIRST STEAMWORKS competition. This robot could climb, shoot (initially) and carry gears. It used our first-of-its-kind swerve drive system.
2016
Our 2016 robot, which we built for the FIRST Stronghold competition, was our most successful robot of all time. It could shoot balls in the low goal and solo all the defenses but the drawbridge. It could also climb the tower with unmatched consistency.
2015
Our 2015 robot, which we built for the Recycle Rush challenge, had the ability to stack totes quickly and effectively and manipulate recycling cans and trash, even in autonomous mode.
2014
Our 2014 robot, which was designed for the FIRST Aerial Assist challenge, was able to catapult large balls with 100% consistency.
2013
Our 2013 robot was designed for the FIRST Ultimate Ascent challenge, and was able to throw frisbees.
2012
Our 2012 robot was designed for FIRST Rebound Rumble challenge, and was able to throw basketballs.
