PROGRAMMING
Vision, Autonomous, and Controls
Our Programming department is led by Kaden and Joshua, along with assistant leads, Finn and Théo. This department gets the robot running and under control in time for competitions. They use the WPILib to create programs to run sensors, motors, cameras, and more in order to get every function of the robot under control by a few joysticks. In FIRST competitions, games start with a short period of autonomous robot movement, which also falls under the responsibility of the Programming Department. The department works closely with Electronics, who work with the more physical parts of getting the robot running.
CONSTRUCTION
The foundation of the robot
The Construction department is led by Sushim and Sharon along with assistant lead Karthik. They focus on the physical mechanisms and design of the robot. Members use Onshape, a computer-aided design program, and materials like wood, plastic, and metal to prototype and fabricate parts. They then assemble the drivetrain and subassemblies of the robot, which can include elevators, arms, or any other mechanisms required to complete the annual challenge.
ELECTRONICS
Motors, Sensors, and Pneumatics
Our Electronics department is led by Ayushi and Jackson along with assistant lead Keilani. They specialize in the inner workings of the robot, including the motors, wires, batteries, sensors, and pneumatics. During the build season, Electronics works on designing and building a control system, wiring the component, and efficiently delivering power to the various mechanisms of the robot.
OPERATIONS
Branding, Funding, and Imagery
The Operations side of the team is led by Operations Captain Amelia, along with Ryan (Outreach Lead), Fiona (Imagery Lead), Ann (Publicity Lead), Tianyou (Business Lead), and Casey (Scouting & Strategy Lead). This department focuses on all the non-technical aspects of the team, from fundraising and reaching out to potential sponsors, to maintaining the social media, organizing outreach events, and designing merchandise. Our Operations department won the team spirit award at Monterey Bay Regional 2024, imagery award at CalGames 2022 and 2020, and the Entrepreneurship Award at SFR 2022!
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