Our machines
Every season brings a new challenge — and a new robot. Here's a look at the machines we've built, the awards they've earned, and the lessons they've taught us.
Each year, FIRST releases a brand-new game challenge, and we have just six weeks to design, build, program, and test a robot that can compete. It's intense, it's chaotic, and it's one of the best experiences our team has ever had.
From our first robot in 2011 to our most recent competition at Run for the Robots in Lexington, Kentucky, every machine tells a story of teamwork, late nights, and hard-won breakthroughs.
Into the Deep
Our most ambitious build yet. Espresso features a high-reach arm for hanging, a precision intake for collecting samples, and a fully autonomous routine that earned us top marks at regionals. Recently debuted at the Run for the Robots premiere event in Lexington, KY with major upgrades.
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Center Stage
Biscotti was our most decorated robot to date. Built around a reliable pixel-stacking mechanism and a smooth drive train, it helped us earn multiple awards across the season and qualify for the Missouri State Championship.
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CENTERSTAGE
Lungo taught us a lot about iterative design. We rebuilt the intake system three times before regionals and came out with a robot we were truly proud of. The Inspire Award nomination that season was a highlight for the whole team.
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Awards & Recognition
Over 15 seasons, we've earned recognition not just for our robots — but for our engineering process, community impact, and team spirit.
We won this award because of our unique drivetrain, different from any other team: the swerve drive.
Apart from our robots, we value creating a fun atmosphere at competitions. We go all in on our pit design, and were given many fun awards from other teams throughout the season.
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