Robotics Queens win Mechanical Design Award!

The FLL Team that we've been mentoring along with GENIUS, Duct Ties and Zip Tape and Walton Robotics did GREAT at their Super Regional, hosted by Kell Robotics.

Just before Winter Break, we discovered that their robot had been destroyed by persons unknown. Our team met with them over the holidays and helped provide moral support and building advice, and they also came to our build site to practice running the robot missions with their reworked robot.







We were excited for competition and a little nervous about how the robot would perform. We needn't have worried. The girls had a really productive day, as they are now experts at presenting, Core Values and robot missions.

In the end, we were blown away when they announced that the girls had won the Mechanical Design Award! What a coup and comeback from the disaster of having to rebuild the robot.

There's always a silver lining. You just need to look for it.

FLL Super Regional SUPERSTARS

The FLL teams we've helped start: the Robotics Queens and Hightower Middle School Circuit Breakers, as well as UltraViolet who we gave mentoring assistance to, all made it to the Super Regional.
We're so proud of all these teams - FIRST has some rising stars in its midst!

Science Fair at Murdock Elementary

We've had a great time in the past being part of Murdock Elementary School's annual Science Fair.
This year, we took a couple of hours from building robots and went to the school to inspire the next generation of roboticists.

The kids had a great time exploring the robot (yes, there is a robot in the middle of all those kids) and we're proud of the way that our team makes learning about robots fun and approachable. Getting down on their level (literally) makes a huge difference.












Can't wait to see what this up and coming group of kids can do!

STRONGHOLD is HERE!

Finally, after waiting patiently since last season, we know what our game for this year is. We knew it was called STRONGHOLD after FIRST collaborated with Disney Imagineering to create a "game hint" video.

We've been thinking and strategizing for weeks, waiting to see the big reveal.

We drove down to Georgia Tech bright and early for Kickoff, where the game would be revealed. The reveal started out with a very clever takeoff on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and then they showed the game video. 

 Without further ado, we present....

 STRONGHOLD

BUILD YOUR CHAMPION.

RALLY YOUR KINGDOM.

Hightower Trail Middle School FIRST Lego League (FLL) Team Wins Award!

Hightower Trail Middle School earned the FIRST Lego League Mechanical Design Award for their robot at their qualifier on Saturday, December 5, 2015!

Principal Mrs. Montgomery also stopped by to support the team and cheer them on. This rookie team did a fantastic job all the way around and are robo-superstars!

We loved mentoring them and are SO proud of all they've accomplished! Way to go team!

Robotics Queens First Lego League (FLL) Team Wins Award!

Breaking News: Rookie team the Robotics Queens won the FIRST Lego League 3rd Place Champion's Award on December 5, 2015 at their qualifier!

It was an exciting but long day and it ended with the award (and ice cream!). We had a great time mentoring these girls, and it was a true group project.

They had help from our team East Cobb Robotics, Walton Robotics Team, GENIUS Robotics, and Duct-Ties And Zip-Tape. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Georgia FIRST Robotics as well as Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta were key supporters, and made the whole thing possible. Thank you!

We can't wait to see what great heights these ladies reach!

FULL! Minecraft Camp/Parent's Night Out

Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Parent's Night Out Event. We're looking forward to a fun evening!

This Parent's Night Out Camp is now FULL, but please sign up on our Notify Me form so we can let you know when our next camp will be held.

Questions? Please email info@EastCobbRobotics.org