Our   Robots

NIK

​2024
Our 2024 robot, named Nik in memory of our mentor Nik Murray, competed in the CRESCENDO games presented by Haas. It used roller mechanisms to pick up notes and accurately shoot them back into the speaker and amp. Using a hook based mechanism, Nik was easily able to hang on the chains in the final few seconds of the match and simultaneously score a note in the trap. ​

Tangerine   tumblEr

2023
Tangerine Tumbler competed in the 2023 CHARGED UP competition. It utilized a rolling mechanism to collect cones and cubes, and effectively placed them in their designated places. Assisted by the LED rods we implemented, Tangerine Tumbler could dock quickly and was capable of completing this task in the final seconds of each match.

margie

2022
Our 2022 RAPID REACT competition robot was affectionately named after our long-time shop dog, Margie. In competitions, Margie was able to collect and store cargo by our intake system, distinguish colors of cargo with a color sensor, and release them by an outtake. In order to score, Margie uses a shooter to launch cargo into a high goal on the hub. Margie is also capable of climbing to traversal in 10 seconds by using its climber, which uses WCP telescopes with winching strings inside the tubes to extend and maneuver the arm in quick time easily.

Clemen-twins

2021
In the 2021 season, the Clemen-twins aided us in the FIRST At Home Challenges. These challenges consisted of tele-op and auto robot paths. With our tank bot and swerve bot, we were able to get some of the fastest times in the world.

emperor   Pulp-atine

2020
2020's robot, Emperor Pulp-atine, was prepared to compete in FIRST's challenge: INFINITE RECHARGE in partnership with Lucasfilm. Our robot was able to collect and store power cells (foam balls) and climb the generator switch with one other robot and stay level.

Buzz   Lime-year

​2019
2019's robot, Buzz Lime-year, was prepared to compete in FIRST's challenge: DESTINATION DEEP SPACE Presented by Boeing. Our robot was able to pick up cargo (rubber playground balls) and hatch panels (flat disks) and place them on three different levels. It was also able to climb the highest level platform, and lift two other robots with it.   

Lemon   Zest

2018
2018’s robot, Lemon Zest, was able to pick up a cube the size of a milk crate, place it on a scale or switch, and climb a metal rung to ‘beat the boss’. The robot climbed using a metal hook, which fully extended to 80 inches and could simultaneously lift a second robot using a metal platform. 
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Pomelo   Pummeler

​2017
Our 2017 STEAMWORKS competition robot, “Pomelo Pummeler” was able to shoot fuel to the high boiler goal, collect and retrieve gears for the “airship,” and use its climber to reach the top of the rope on the airship in the last 30 seconds of a match.

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Adrian

2016
​Our 2016, three-time regional winning robot was named Adrian. The FIRST stronghold winner was equipped with nine air tanks, was able to shoot balls about 11 feet, and drove at a speed of 10 mph. Adrian was also able to move over, through and around all of the field defenses, including the low bar, moat, cheval de frise, and portcullis.

Lemon   Drop

​2015
Our 2015 competition robot, named “Lemon Drop,” competed in Recycle Rush.  Lemon Drop was part of the Championship Alliance in the 2015 FIRST Robotics World Championship.



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Beca

​2014
Our 2014 competition robot was named “Beca.” In Aerial Assist, Beca flew across the field with two intakes and a high powered catapult that picked up balls and shot them over the truss and into the high goal. Beca mainly played midfield but had the ability to quickly adapt to changing strategies, as she could effectively inbound and score balls in the 10 point goal.

The   E-Lime-o-nator

​2013
Our 2013 competition robot was named “The E-lime-o-nator.” The E-lime-o-nator had the ability to intake Frisbee discs from the ground, shoot them into the high goal as hang from the pyramid for 10 bonus points at the end of the match.
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The   Juicer

​2012
​Our 2012 competition robot was dubbed “The Juicer” after an incident involving 72 teeth sprockets. The Juicer was capable of shooting foam basketballs into 96-inch-tall basketball hoops and balancing on teeter-totter-like bridges.
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Optimus   Lime

​2011
​Our 2011 competition robot was named “Optimus Lime.”  Optimus Lime was capable of scoring two full logos, an ubertube and a minibot.


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Orange   Crush

​2010
Our 2010 competition robot was named “Orange Crush.” Orange Crush was used in the Breakaway competition. It scored by shooting soccer balls into goals, and in the end game it deployed an arm in order to pull itself onto a tower.
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Lemon   Squeeze

​2009
​Our 2009 competition robot was named “Lemon Squeeze: Juice Master 1678.″  It was capable of both picking up stray “moon rocks” from the ground and receiving moon rocks thrown by the payload specialist.  The moon rocks were stored in the hopper, with a maximum capacity of 30 balls.  When ready to score, a conveyor belt system carried the balls up and out of the robot, shooting them at point-blank range into our opponent's trailer.  It took less than 10 seconds for Lemon Squeeze to unload a full hopper.
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