Team Hyperion

Our Background

Team Hyperion is a passionate and driven group of high school students from Brisbane Boys’ College, located in Queensland, Australia. After a successful debut in custom robotics last year, we are thrilled to be entering our second year of competition with renewed energy and deeper experience. This year marks an exciting milestone for us, as it will be our first time competing in the Lightweight Soccer division — a challenging and dynamic category that pushes the boundaries of autonomous strategy, mechanical engineering, and teamwork.

Our selection to represent not just our school, but Australia on the global stage at RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, is a true honour. This incredible opportunity allows us to showcase the talent and innovation fostered within Australian youth robotics. As a team, we’re eager to test our robot’s performance, exchange ideas with other competitors from around the world, and absorb as much knowledge and experience as possible.

Beyond the competition, this journey represents months of hard work, collaboration, and perseverance. From late nights refining our code to endless hours spent on CAD design, testing, and troubleshooting, every moment has led to this defining experience. We are proud and excited to carry the hopes of our school, our community, and our country — and we're determined to make the most of it.

Left to Right: Thomas McCabe, Sam Garg, Luke Atherton, Matthew Adams

Brisbane Boys' College

Brisbane: Queensland, Australia

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Our Robot

The design process for our robot officially commenced in late December 2024. Drawing on the foundational knowledge and experience gained during our first year competing in the Custom category, we approached this season with renewed confidence and a clearer vision. Every lesson learnt in 2024 was carefully considered and applied, allowing us to further refine our design and programming skills to produce what we believe is a true masterclass of a robot. The physical design was meticulously crafted using Autodesk Fusion 360, a professional-grade 3D modelling software that enabled us to prototype, iterate, and perfect each component with precision. On the software side, we utilised Visual Studio Code paired with the PlatformIO extension—an integrated development environment tailored for embedded systems programming. This setup provided a robust platform for writing, compiling, and uploading our code, ensuring smooth and reliable communication between our algorithms and the hardware. Altogether, this process exemplified our growth as a team and our commitment to developing a sophisticated, high-performance robot.

Meet the Team

Matthew Adams (Hardware & Electrical)

Matthew's robotics journey began in 2018. He quickly developed foundational skills in basic coding and problem-solving using Lego EV3 and NXT, which soon expanded to include CAD designing and modelling, as well as the ability to read electrical schematics and design and solder PCBs while understanding their functionality. His dedication to robotics is reflected in his continuous learning and commitment. Matthew's has actively participated in multiple RoboCup Junior Australia (RCJA) competitions, earning impressive results such as 4th place in both State and National events, including OnStage in 2021, 3rd place in the Lightweight division at States in 2024, and 2nd place at the National competition that same year. These achievements highlight his growing expertise, passion, and competitive spirit within the robotics community.

With the international stage now in sight, Matthew is excited to represent his school and country in Salvador, Brazil, embracing the opportunity to learn from some of the best teams worldwide and to test his skills in high-pressure, competitive environments.

Luke Atherton (Hardware)

Luke began his robotics journey in 2019, initially exploring foundational coding and Lego EV3 robotics. His skills soon broadened to include CAD design, 3D modelling, soldering, and hands-on hardware construction. Over the years, Luke has remained a dedicated and consistent presence in the RoboCup Junior Australia (RCJA) community, competing across multiple disciplines. His achievements include 2nd place in the Open Line Rescue division at the 2022 State competition and 5th nationally the same year. In 2023, he played a key role in his team’s 2nd place finish at the State competition and 6th nationally in the Standard Soccer League. His continued success carried into 2024, earning 3rd place at States and 2nd place at Nationals in the Lightweight Soccer League. These results reflect Luke’s growing technical expertise, collaborative mindset, and competitive drive.

Now preparing to compete internationally in Salvador, Brazil, Luke is eager to showcase his skills on a global platform—embracing the challenge of high-level competition and the chance to connect with teams from around the world.

Sam Garg (Software & Strategy)

Sam started robotics in 2018. Over the years, he has developed proficiency in a wide range of programming languages, including EV3 and Spike block coding, EV3 MicroPython, Spike Python, RobotC, and C++ within the Arduino framework. His passion and dedication to robotics have been demonstrated through consistent participation in RoboCup Junior Australia (RCJA) competitions. Notable achievements include placing 4th in both the Queensland State and National OnStage competitions in 2021, securing 2nd at State and 6th Nationally in the Standard Soccer League in 2023, and most impressively, finishing 3rd in the State Soccer League and 2nd in the National Lightweight Soccer League in 2024. These accomplishments highlight Sam’s growth, technical skill, and competitive spirit in the field of robotics.

Now, with his eyes set on the global stage, Sam is thrilled to be heading to the international robotics competition in Salvador—a chance to not only represent his country but also to challenge himself among some of the best young roboticists from around the world.

Thomas McCabe (Software)

Thomas McCabe began his robotics journey in 2019, quickly developing a strong foundation across multiple platforms and programming environments. He has gained proficiency in languages such as Spike Block, EV3 Block, Spike MicroPython, EV3 MicroPython, and RobotC. Thomas has demonstrated consistent commitment to the field through years of participation in RoboCup Junior Australia (RCJA) competitions. His notable achievements include competing in the RCJA OnStage Challenge in 2021, advancing through RCJA Secondary Rescue in 2022 and 2023, and most recently, earning a 3rd place finish at the State level in the RCJA Soccer Standard League in 2024. These milestones reflect not only Thomas’s technical progression but also his resilience and enthusiasm for robotics.

Now, with Salvador on the horizon, Thomas is eager to take his experience to the international stage, representing his team and country among the world’s most promising young innovators.

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