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Our Teams
Our Teams
KSS Robotics offers competitive robotics opportunities for students of all experience levels—from beginner to advanced.
KSS Robotics offers competitive robotics opportunities for students of all experience levels—from beginner to advanced.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our teams compete in programs through FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League, allowing students to grow from introductory STEM experiences to advanced engineering and programming.
Our teams compete in programs through FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League, allowing students to grow from introductory STEM experiences to advanced engineering and programming.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EXPLORE (FLL)
Grades: ~K–3
Focus: Intro to robotics, coding, teamwork
Description: FIRST LEGO League teams introduce students to robotics through LEGO-based builds, coding, and innovation projects. Students learn core STEM concepts while preparing for local and regional competitions.
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLL)
Grades: ~4–8
Focus: Intro to robotics, coding, teamwork
Description: FIRST LEGO League teams introduce students to robotics through LEGO-based builds, coding, and innovation projects. Students learn core STEM concepts while preparing for local and regional competitions.
Grades: ~7–12
Focus: Intermediate robotics, design, programming
Description: FIRST Tech Challenge teams design and build custom robots using metal parts, motors, and advanced programming. Students gain experience in engineering design, strategy, and competition.
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
Grades: ~9–12
Focus: Advanced engineering + large-scale robots
Description: FIRST Robotics Competition is the highest level of student robotics, where teams design, build, and program full-scale robots to compete in complex, real-world challenges.
FEATURED TEAM
FEATURED TEAM
Charged Up is one of KSS Robotics’ competitive teams, known for innovative robot design, strong programming, and impactful outreach. The team has competed at high levels, including advancement to the FIRST World Championship.
Charged Up is one of KSS Robotics’ competitive teams, known for innovative robot design, strong programming, and impactful outreach. The team has competed at high levels, including advancement to the FIRST World Championship.
ROBOT DESIGN
ROBOT DESIGN
For this season, Charged Up focused on a compact, efficient robot design that maximizes performance through interchangeable attachments and a layered lift system. Their programming emphasizes precision and consistency, allowing the robot to complete multiple missions reliably in a single run.
INNOVATION
INNOVATION
Charged Up developed the “Yeet A-tlatl,” a mechanical system designed to replicate and measure atlatl throws with consistency and accuracy. This solution enables more reliable data collection for research while demonstrating how engineering can improve the study of historical tools.
CORE VALUES
CORE VALUES
Throughout the season, Charged Up demonstrated strong teamwork, perseverance, and Gracious Professionalism, supporting one another while continuously improving their design and performance. The team also shared their passion for STEM through outreach, inspiring others in their community.
WHAT STUDENTS GAIN
WHAT STUDENTS GAIN
Students in KSS Robotics teams develop:
Engineering and design skills
Programming experience
Teamwork and leadership
Public speaking and presentation skills
Real-world problem-solving abilities
Interested in joining a team?
Interested in joining a team?
Contact KSS Robotics
Contact KSS Robotics
Nathan Sterrett tackle (at) kssrobotics.org
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