Get into the Good Stuff... IRL
We don't just build robots, we build futures.
STRATEGY
Each year a completely new competition challenge is announced. We figure out what the best functionality should be for our robot to win that challenge. You are a part of that process.
ENGINEERING
You will help design a robot from scratch. Once the strategy is set you learn how to make that functionality work in the real world. Learn the juicy side of physics and mechanics.
DESIGN & CAD
Get your hands on the professional software programs that move mountains in the modern world. You will learn and use CAD, Onshape and Fusion 360 giving you real world experience while you are still in school.
MACHINING
We are legit making things up as we go, meaning you will be creating custom parts that can't be bought anywhere. You get to machine and assemble important parts of our robots using world class tools such as 3D Printers and CNCs.
ELECTRICAL
LEARN & DO: How does the power work to get the robot going? Learn the structure of that system and build it. Wire motors on the robot: solder, strip, crimp, andersons, etc.
PROGRAMMING
Programming makes the modern world move. It is literally the intelligence behind all technology. LEARN & CREATE: the type of skill that makes everything cool and interesting work, including our robot.
WORKFLOW
How do you eat a whale? One bite at a time. This skill is how big companies attempt and pull off massive success. You learn how to collaborate with your teammates and break down the process into steps in order to reach your goals.
SCHOLARSHIPS
First Robotics touts $80 Million in Scholarships to Colleges, Universities, and Technical Programs. This experience not only gains skills, it opens doors for your future. CARPE DIEM!
Get Access to Our Facility
Machining, Lab, Stemnasium & more!
Gratefully, Lafayette School system loves and supports STEM. With this support, Mr. Philip Ryland our founder, teacher and lead mentor has been able to secure access for our team at the great facilities at the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center. You get access to these facilities and the goodies inside them which also include a giant full court STEMNASIUM where we recreate the game field to test, refine, and practice with our robot.
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W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center : 200 18th Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
