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Team Overview
20037
Team Number
FTC
Program
5
Team Members
Robot Overview
Our 2025-2026 robot uses a custom mecanum drivetrain and highly iterative subsystem design.
- Drivetrain: Mecanum with custom chassis, pocketed 5052 aluminum plates, drag-chain turret wiring protection
- Intake/Deposit: Six major iterations, currently converging on adjustable-hood flywheel architecture
- Lift: Scissor-lift-based architecture with custom coupler fix for torque transfer
- Indexer/Kicker: Iterative servo-based carousel and strengthened kicker with metal gears
- Autonomous: LEAVE plus artifact scoring from all start positions with path adaptation for alliance partners
View detailed robot documentation →
Engineering Process
Design Philosophy
Our design method is iterative and evidence-based:
Identify -> Ideate -> Design -> Create -> Test
This process is inherited from former team Catlateral Damage and applied to both hardware and software.
Documentation
- Engineering notebook maintained throughout the season
- CAD models created in Onshape
- Regular design reviews with mentors
Awards History
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Control Award - Maple Grove Saturday Qualifier (2024-2025)
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Think Award 2nd Place - MN FTC Otsego Saturday (2024-2025)
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Design Award - MN FTC Maple Grove Sat. Dec. 4 (2021-2022)
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Finalist Alliance - 1st Team Selected - MN FTC Maple Grove Sat. Dec. 4 (2021-2022)
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Design Award - MN FTC Burnsville Sat. Jan. 14 (2021-2022)
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Finalist Alliance - 1st Team Selected - MN FTC Burnsville Sat. Jan. 14 (2021-2022)
Outreach Impact
Our outreach strategy has two themes: Motivate and Connect.
- Valentine’s Bot Event: Campus robot gift-delivery activity that engaged hundreds of students
- International Day Exhibition: Robotics room with demos, notebook walkthroughs, and STEM activities
- City Park Demo: Public drive experience and FTC systems education
- Industry Collaboration: Esmeril Industries tour and custom coupler support for lift torque issue
Team Culture
Core Values
- Gracious Professionalism: We compete hard but treat everyone with respect
- Coopertition: We help other teams succeed
- Continuous Learning: We embrace challenges as opportunities to grow
Sustainability
- 3D printing and laser cutting reduce fabrication costs
- Annual recruitment ensures continuity and role handoff
Team and Mentor Snapshot
- Team members: Jason, Ryan, Roshan, Ean, Asif, Alex
- Composition: 1 senior, 1 junior, 1 fifth-year sophomore, 3 first-year sophomores
- Mentor: Erik (Lead Mentor, engineer at Amazon)
Quick Links
Standard Deviation | Team #20037
2025-2026 Season