The Design subgroup is in charge of designing the robot based on the prototypes and decisions that the team agrees upon. Using that design, they will create computer or hand sketches for the Mechanical team to use during fabrication. For FIRST Robotics Competition teams who use 3D printing or computer aided manufacturing on their robot, this work may fall under this subteam.

The Mechanical subgroup is responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of the robot. During the design phase, they will prototype different end effectors and mechanisms that the team may potentially use. After the design is finalized and drawings are made, this team will manufacture and assemble the parts necessary for the robot.

The Programming subgroup is crucial for creating a functional robot, that not only works, but runs at maximum capacity. This team is responsible for creating the programming logic between the operator’s controls and the robot’s sensors and motors. They will program any autonomous routines and any other automated functions that are used.

The Systems subgroup is the bridge between the mechanical and programming elements of the robot. They’re in charge of creating and managing the electrical board, as well as locating the board in a safe but easy to access area of the robot.

The Outreach subgroup is responsible for expanding a team’s work beyond their own team. This group will create and participate in events, with an overall goal to spread awareness of FIRST and STEM. Whether it’s helping another FIRST team or spreading the benefits of STEM in a community, there are no limits to what can be done

The Business subgroup is the backbone of our robotics team. Some of the topics that fall under this team’s responsibility are the team’s website, newsletters, social media management, and award submissions. Any other work requiring communication, composition, and writing/editing/revising not covered above would also fall under this team.