We're not a school team — and that's a good thing.
10+ years of competing — Delta Robotics has been in FTC since 2015, one of the longest-running independent FTC teams in Iowa
Members from 7 different schools — you don't have to attend a specific school to join
Year-round operation — we meet and train even in the off-season, including summer
Strong engineering sponsors — we work directly with Sadler Machine Co. and Amtek Microwaves, who machine our custom metal parts and provide professional mentorship
115+ years of combined engineering/tech experience among our coaches and mentors
Alumni-to-mentor pipeline — former members often come back to mentor the next generation
No experience required. Members are matched to roles based on their interests:
Hardware & Mechanical Engineering
Build and assemble competition robots out of aluminum and 3d prints useing our large shop space
Work with custom metal parts, 3D-printed components, and professional-grade hardware
Software & Programming
Write Java-based autonomous and driver-controlled code
Work with advanced systems like Pedro Pathfinding, PID controllers, odometry and auto-aiming systems
CAD & Design
Design robot parts in CAD software
Create part drawings used for professional machining at sponsor facilities
Outreach & Community
Help run STEM fairs, robotics camps, and local FLL competitions
Work on maintaning online content like our website and youtube
Business & Strategy
Manage sponsor outreach and fundraising
Contribute to our engineering notebook and pit presentations
We are located right in downtown Cedar Rapids
Open to students from any school — public, private, or homeschool — throughout Linn County and surrounding areas
Grades 7–12
Meetings from 6:30-9:00 Tues & Thu adding Sat mornings from 9:00 to 12:00 in the reguler season
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