FIRST ROBOTICS Competition [2013-17]
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FRC Overview & Highlights(2013-17)
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FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition. Each year, teams of high school students, coaches, and mentors work during a six-week period to build game-playing robots that weigh up to 125 pounds. Robots complete tasks such as scoring balls into goals, flying discs into goals, inner tubes onto racks, hanging on bars, and balancing robots on balance beams.
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Four years on team (≈2000+ Hours)
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Three leadership potions (Chassis Lead, ME Lead, Team Captain)
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Moderator, Mentor and Founder of FTC Middle School Team
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One District Event Championship
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One District Event Runner Up
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FRC Dean's List Finalist (2016)
Personal Contributions & Roles
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2013-14
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Became familiar with a variety of eletro-mechanical systems
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Completed introductory SOLIDWORKS learning course
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Assisted in fabrication of mechanical systems
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2014-15
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Spearheaded design and fabrication of mecanum wheel based chassis system
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Head of CAD management and design implementation
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Budget and expense report tracking manager
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2015-16
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ME lead for all sub-systems
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Worked closely with EE and Software teams on compute and wire layouts and mechanical specifications
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Managed build-up process across systems
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2016-17 (1st Place, MA District Event)
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Worked to ensure team operated efficiently and effectively
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Oversaw all team components design, relaying information between groups as needed
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Designed and built robotic climbing mechanism
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Researched toque and motor curves along side optimal gear ratios
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Achieved a climb of a 8 ft rope in 2.2 s with a 122 lbs robot
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