During Build Season Week 3, students completed cutting drive train pieces. Our generous sponsor, Superior Joining Technologies, is providing welding services. Read more
2017 Build Season: Week 3 Activities
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2017 Build Season: Week 2 Activities
One of this year’s team goals is to put lots of up-front effort into planning. Read more
2017 Northwest Illinois FTC Meets
Rockford Robotics hosted the three 2017 FIRST Tech Challenge meets for the Northern Illinois League West. Read more
2017 Build Season: Week 1 Activities
The first week of the 2017 Build Season was a busy one. Team members held strategy sessions and began prototyping the robot. Read more
T-Shirt Quilt
Our Marketing Mentor, Nancy, made a beautiful t-shirt quilt for Lead Mentor Carol. Read more
2017 Season Kickoff
The team met on January 7 to learn about this year’s game: FIRST Steamworks. Read more
First Tech Challenge Meet
The Northern Illinois League West Division of FTC, FIRST Tech Challenge held its first meet of the 2016/2017 season at Rockford Christian High School on Saturday, November 5. Read more
WOTM Meeting
Rockford Robotics would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. On Thursday, November 10, team representatives promoted our program at a Women of Today’s Manufacturing dinner. Read more
2016 Off-Season Project
Rockford Robotics uses the Off-Season to recruit members, learn new skills, and address team and shop needs. During summer and fall 2016, we taught new students shop skills by building a “rookie bot.” Read more
2016 Fall Recruitment
Rockford Robotics hosted its Fall Open House and Recruitment Meeting on Thursday, October 6. The evening included student presentations, a shop tour, and a chance for attendees to drive our 2016 ‘Bot. Read more