During our second year of BunnyBots, hosted by the Flaming Chickens (1540), we were able to reach new heights and build skills. The build season was a great opportunity for new and returning members alike to learn and apply ideas and skills. Thanks to all the teams present that helped us grow and remain competitive!
Every year, the female- and non-binary-identifying members of our team, new and experienced, get together to celebrate the fun and excitement of STEM! Through Girls’ Gen, members of the team can shine and show off their skills as well as learn new ones in a supportive environment. We get to use last year’s robot to compete against other teams in the name of Gracious Professionalism™. New members get to learn all about how FRC works and all the effort it takes to create an awesome robot! In Girls’ Gen, many are able to try out Drive Team and many other roles, getting a feel for what they want to do. Seeing the results of their efforts is one of the many merits of Girls’ Gen. This year, we were able to enter two robots, our beloved Lightycle and Cleff! Working through difficulties, we were able to shine as the second alliance captain, winning the event thanks to our great alliance partners Error Code Xero (1425) and Jesuit Robotics (2374).
FIRST Chance is a great opportunity to see a lot of new drivers, team members, and curious members try out robotics and different roles. We’re able to experience a competitive yet fun environment with lower stakes. The exposure to other teams, new roles, and awesome matches amounted to an experience that will stick with us as we enter the official season. With our two robots, Lightcycle and Clef, we made a great stand as the 1st pick of alliance 2 and 3rd pick of alliance 1. Together with Error Code Xero (1425), SERT (2521), and SWARM (957), we won the competition!
Our first time at Storm Surge was a resounding success! Hosted by StormBots (2811), it’s another awesome off-season competition that simulates the competition environment and allows for a lot of learning by experience. Through many great matches, we were able to be the 1st pick of the 1st alliance. With Nerd Herd (4043), StormBreakers (9567), and the Gazelles (9999), we were able to win the event! We look forward to many more years attending Storm Surge.
From September 26th to 29th 2024 Team 6443 AEMBOT participated in the prestigious Chezy Champs invitational competing against 45 other teams from around the world in San Jose, California. Hosted by Team 254. This event aimed to showcase "The Best in the West." AEMBOT had a strong showing, being selected as the first pick for the eighth alliance, where we partnered with Teams 6036, 9496, and 971. Together, we navigated the competition, ultimately securing an impressive third place overall. The experience was not only thrilling but also provided invaluable lessons for our team’s growth. This event highlighted our team's grit and resilience, demonstrating our unwavering spirit and proving that Robots. Don’t. Quit!