FIRST Robotics teams take a professional and methodical approach to robot development, starting with the creation of detailed CAD designs for custom parts and assemblies. Students then move on to hands-on fabrication, utilizing advanced tools and CNC techniques to build the robots. The programming phase incorporates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and programming languages such as Java, enabling both autonomous functions and user-controlled actions. The electrical system, centered around the RoboRIO, ensures efficient power distribution across the front and rear axles, motor controllers, and sensors designed to detect blind spots. This system also facilitates reliable communication, ensuring precise robot operation. On the mechanical side, the robots are equipped with cutting-edge drivetrains for mobility, manipulators for performing game-related tasks, and specialized end effectors for precise interactions. Every component is carefully engineered to balance functionality, durability, and weight, ensuring optimal performance during competitions. Through this comprehensive process, students gain invaluable real-world engineering skills, developing both technical expertise and teamwork.

Our team focuses on both the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). We have had significant success in FTC, but we are now expanding our efforts to include FRC. As previously mentioned, our FRC and FTC robots will incorporate advanced technology and scientific principles, with a particular emphasis on the coding and functionality of the robots based on physics. We will be investigating mechanisms, the integration of various components, and how Java programming enables the electronics to function effectively in both robots.