Our Robot
Building on what our OG members started. Our 2026-2027 robot is in early development as we await the game reveal in September.
Robot In Development
The 2026-2027 FTC game will be revealed in September. We're using the off-season to refine our skills, study last year's lessons, and plan our approach.
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Our 2026-2027 robot is being designed for BIOBUZZ — the new FTC game. We're applying everything we learned in our rookie year — auto-locking turrets, refined drivetrain control, full odometry, and 12-program autonomous strategy — to the challenges BIOBUZZ presents.
What We're Carrying Forward
Building on the experience and infrastructure our OG members created in the rookie year.
Drivetrain (Planned)
Building on our Mecanum drivetrain expertise, we're exploring options for the new game including swerve and refined Mecanum configurations.
Manipulator (TBD)
Game-piece manipulation will be designed once the 2026-2027 game is revealed. Our team has experience with intakes, shooters, and turret systems.
Vision System
We plan to carry forward our AprilTag tracking expertise from last season, with potential upgrades to higher-resolution cameras and faster processing.
Autonomous
Our PedroPathing-based autonomous system proved effective with 12 programs last season. We're expanding this knowledge for the new game.
How We Build
Develop an Idea
We rapidly generate ideas through prototypes and sketches, iterating quickly to explore possibilities.
Check Capacity
We evaluate feasibility using decision matrices and compare trade-offs before committing to a design.
Implement
Parts not on hand are 3D printed. We build to our CAD design with regular cross-team check-ins.
Reflect & Refine
After every competition, we reflect on challenges and incorporate better mechanisms for the next event.
What We Learned
PedroPathing Odometry
Last season we built a 3-encoder-pod odometry system with PedroPathing for smooth autonomous movement. This expertise carries forward into the new season.
AprilTag Auto-Lock
Our auto-locking camera turret was a game-changer in DECODE. We'll apply this AprilTag vision work to whatever the new game throws at us.
12 Autonomous Programs
The 12-program autonomous selection system Rithvik built will be our launching point for autonomous strategy in the 2026-2027 season.