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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Evansville's New Tech Institute to hold send off for robotics team
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Evansville's New Tech Institute will hold a send off for their first robotics team as they attend the first world championship in Houston. The competition will start on Wednesday, and the public is invited to the event to wish the Thunderbots well this afternoon in the school's cafeteria. They advanced by winning the statewide Engineering Inspiration Award earlier this month in Greenwood. Senior Ava Roll and Principal Chris Gibson joined Daybreak to talk about the competition. We're told the team's robot, Dr. Smith, is already on the way to Houston. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teamwork key to 4C Academy Robotics team's success
ALBANY – The 4C Commodores Robotics Team took home the Engineering Inspiration award while qualifying to advance to the next level of competition during its first outing of 2025 at the Peachtree District Qualifier. Competing against approximately three dozen teams from across the state, the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy students not only showcased their technical prowess but also secured the coveted award, which recognizes their outstanding efforts in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within their school and community. The FIRST Robotics Competition, an international program designed to inspire students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), challenges teams to design, build and program robots to complete complex tasks. This year's event brought together some of the brightest young minds in Georgia, and the Commodores rose to the occasion through their enthusiasm and innovation. During the competition, the Commodores demonstrated teamwork, engineering skill and strategic thinking, earning them a spot among the top performers. Their robot, meticulously designed over weeks of intense preparation, performed flawlessly, embodying the spirit of FIRST's core values of gracious professionalism and cooperation. The Engineering Inspiration Award, one of the most prestigious honors in FIRST Robotics, celebrates teams that go beyond the competition field to inspire others and promote STEM education. The Commodores earned this recognition through their efforts to engage their local community, including mentoring younger students, hosting workshops and partnering with local organizations to expand access to STEM opportunities. Their initiatives have not only strengthened their school's engineering programs but also fostered a broader appreciation for engineering as a force for good in Albany and beyond. 'We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication,' Commodores head coach Darren Hagler said. 'Winning the Engineering Inspiration Award is a testament to their commitment to not only building a great robot but also building a brighter future for our community through STEM education. This achievement reflects the spirit of FIRST and the values we strive to uphold.' 'We can't thank our partners enough for their investment in our school and in our robotics program,' 4C CEO Chris Hatcher said. 'Their support, which includes financial, mentorship and simply their encouragement, has allowed us to build a program that not only allows us to compete at a very high level in FIRST Robotics, but more importantly, provides students with the skills and experiences to prepare them for their careers. We are truly grateful for their partnership in inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.' As the team prepares for an Albany event scheduled Friday and Saturday at the Albany Civic Center, 4C officials said it remains focused on the mission of empowering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. The Civic Center event is free and open to the public, and the Commodores strongly encourage the community to come out and support their local team. For more information, check out team_6919 on Instagram, or search for Team 6919 or Commodore Robotics for more updates.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Limestone-Athens Robotics team qualifies for world championship, but needs help making it there
ATHENS, Ala (WHNT) — To many, robotics can be detail overload or confusing, but to the students of Team 34, it's a passion. Logan Rilling is one of the 27 Limestone County and Athens City students who make up Team 34. Man charged with murder after person dies from injuries sustained in Florence bar fight 'My favorite part of robotics is getting to test and watching the results of my hard work show,' Rilling said. 'Like, most people say it's about the journey, not the destination…for me, it's about the destination, not the journey. I work hard and I like to see the fruits of that labor, and doing that gives me passion. After receiving the Engineering Inspiration Award at the Rocket City Regional in Huntsville, they qualified for a big milestone. 'We also qualified for the world championship in Houston, Texas,' Team 34 Sponsor Monica Hobson said. As part of the competition, the team has to design and build a robot that can complete certain specified tasks in just six weeks. Priceville police arrest man on Limestone County insurance fraud warrant Although, getting the team and their bot to Texas isn't cheap. 'We need funding for our travel,' she said. 'The competition is in Houston, and bus and hotel costs are very expensive.' Registration alone is over $5,000. That's why they can use some help. 'We have a GoFundMe set up on our website, which is You can also help by supporting their various fundraisers throughout the next few weeks. One of those is a Boston butt pork sale. They say that every little bit of support works like a gear, helping keep the team moving, and hopefully propel them to victory. If you would like to donate to the team directly, they have a GoFundMe as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
