We are a student-led FIRST® Robotics Team from James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Every year, we spend two intense months building a robot from the ground up, without following an instruction manual of any kind. We compete against other teams in the global FIRST® Robotics Competition. Official requirements for our robot change annually.
Under the guidance of industry mentors, students gain experience in a variety of engineering fields, including mechanical fabrication, computer-aided design, electronics, and computer programming. Our after-school meetings throughout the year provide students with many valuable skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking, as they develop a passion for technology.