Decode was the fifth season for the Laser Bots team. We continued to grow stronger as a team, with members across 8th through 12th grade taking on bigger roles and showing real leadership both on and off the field. This season, we competed in two qualifiers and the Wisconsin State Championship-making it to the finals and qualifying for Worlds! We are proud to currently hold the fourth and seventh HIGHEST scores in the state of Wisconsin for this season.
Throughout this season, we took home several awards including multiple Innovate awards, A design Award at State, and led the winning alliance at one of our qualifiers. Our competition placements improved meet after meet, showing how far we've come from where we started just a few years ago.
We've learned so much from this season, especially about refining our design, optimizing strategy, and working as a unified team. Each member is starting to find their specialty, whether that's coding, driving, building, or scouting. See below for how each of us contributed and what we're aiming for as we look ahead to next year!
Junior- 4th Season
Contributions: I design parts in CAD and help build the robot. This year, me and Tyler designed the claw. I calculated gearling and helped design the virtual four bar.
Goals: I would like to start coding some
parts of the robot.
Sophomore- 4th Season
Contributions: I have designed and
built the robot using OnShape software. I have designed and 3D printed features on our robot. I have been part of the drive team as well.
Goals: I’d like to get better at programming, specifically using Javascript or C++.
Junior - 5th Season
Contributions: I have designed and built the robot using OnShape software. I have designed and 3D printed features on our robot. I mentored students during our summer STEM outreach.
Goals: I’d like to get better at programming, specifically moving from Blocks to Java & Android Studio.
Freshmen- 3rd Season
Contributions:
Goals: