Robotics

Robotics is an engaging extra-curricular activity spanning from elementary to high school in Rochester Community Schools. Our students actively participate in competitions, ranging from a local to national scale, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Through collaboration with other teams, they not only compete but also share knowledge, fostering a sense of community. Beyond competitions, our robotics teams passionately contribute to their community, addressing real-world challenges. Proudly, our program has produced creative and award-winning teams, showcasing not only technical excellence but also dedication and innovation. Join us in celebrating the achievements of our robotics enthusiasts as they explore the exciting world of technology, engineering, and community impact.

High School Robotics

High School Robotics Teams

Rochester High School "FEDS" Team 201

At their first competition for 2024, the FEDS 201 won the Impact award at the Berrien Springs District Competition. The FIRST Impact Award (formerly the Chairman's Award) is the most prestigious award at FIRST, it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST. It was created to keep the central focus of FIRST Robotics Competition on the ultimate goal of transforming the culture in ways that will inspire greater levels of respect and honor for science and technology, as well as encouraging more of today’s youth to become science and technology leaders. Winning the Impact Award gets their Business Team to states. Also at the Berrien Springs Competition, the team had a District Championship Dean's List Semi-Finalist. Congratulations to Adit Garg for his semi-finalist placement. They finished the competition ranked 27. The team was the District Event Winner with alliance 2.

Currently they are ranked 53 in Michigan.

Their second competition for the 2024 season will be the Troy District Competition.

Because of their Impact Award win, the FEDS will be going to the FIRST in Michigan State Championship.

Below are the FEDS in the stands, their flag on the field, and their 2024 robot.

Stoney Creek High School "Cyber Cats" Team 5436

At their first district event for the 2024 Robotics Season, the Cyber Cats won the Gracious Professionalism Award at the Woodhaven District Competition. This award celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST core values such as continuous gracious professionalism and working together both on and off the playing field. The team finished the competition at Rank 2. The Cyber Cats were District Event winners on alliance 1.

Their second competition for the 2024 season will be the Troy District Competition.

Currently they are ranked 18 in Michigan.

Below is their team and 2024 robot.

Adams High School "Adambots" Team 245

At their first competition for 2024, the Adambots won the Engineering Inspiration Award at the Kettering University District Event. This award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team's school, organization, and community. The team ranked 18 in competition. The Adambots won the District Event with alliance 6.

Their second competition for the 2024 season will be the Troy District Competition.

Currently they are ranked 30 in Michigan.

Below is their 2024 robot and their team.

Middle School Robotics

Middle School Robotics Teams

Hart Middle School "E-Bots" 8478

At their first competition, the E-Bots won the 1st place Motivate Award and 2nd Place Inspire Award at the Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier.

At their second competition gained the title of the world record holders for the highest score in an elimination match without penalties. They also won the 1st place Control Award, 2nd Place Inspire award, and they were the Winning Alliance at the Lake Orion Qualifier.

They made their way to states and won the 3rd Place Control Award.

West Middle School "The Cyber Waffles" Team 16808

They are a newly made team as of 2019 and have only played in 3 seasons. They have worked with the guidance of the FEDs and will continue to work hard and show what FIRST is all about.

At their competition in 2022 they went 3-4-0 and made it to the playoffs!

Reuther Middle School "Robot Crusaders" 17993

This team was a rookie team back in 2019, this past 2022 season they attended three events, one of which being states!

They ranked 27 and went 2-3-0 at the Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier.

They ranked 4, went 4-3-0 and made it to play offs at the Lake Orion FTC Qualifier.

They ranked 17 at the State Championship and went 3-3-0.

Reuther Middle School "Reuthanaters" Team 15078

The Reuthanaters were a rookie team back in 2018 and attended two competitions this year!

At the Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier they ranked 33 and went 2-3-0.

At the Lake Orion FTC Qualifier they ranked 22 and went 2-3-0 and made it to the playoffs.

Van Hoosen Middle School "Vibranium Vikings" Team 17181

Their rookie year was 2019 and they competed at 2 district competition and at states.

At the Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier they ended rank 22 and went 2-3-0. They won the 3rd place Design Award.

At the South East League Tournament they ended rank 1, went 5-0-0, made it to play offs and nearly won the competition as Captain of the Finalist Alliance. They also won the Connect Award.

At States they ended rank 10, went 4-2-0, went to playoffs and nearly won the competition. They also won the 3rd place Inspire Award.

Van Hoosen Middle School "Viking Tech" Team 18954

Their rookie year was 2020 and they competed in 3 competitions in the 2022 season, two district events and states.

At the Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier, they ranked 19 and ended 2-3-0. Here they won the 3rd Place Control Award.

At the South East League Tournament they ranked 10, went 4-1-0 and made it to playoffs, nearly winning the competition. They also were the 2nd Team Select in the Finalist Alliance.

At states they ended rank 24 and went 2-4-0.

The two Van Hoosen teams work together as one, as shown below at one of their recent competitions

Elementary School Robotics

For more information regarding FIRST Robotics follow this link:

https://www.firstinspires.org/