Elite Machinez in the Ring

New England Institute of Technology was the scene of the First Tech Challenge state robotics showdown on Saturday February 8, and our team, Elite Machines, was there! Congratulations to all the Crusaders who participated. In the front row from left are Nataly Cruz, Andy Chao, Randy Urena, Evelyn Lopez, and Emely Dilone. In back from left are Martin Gbadebo, Kevin Aldana, Stephany Cruz, Rene Colato, Caleb Duplan, Jamie Vargas, and coach Tempestt Burrell. Thank you to team mentor Associate Professor Jerry Daniels from the Brown University School of Engineering for providing assistance to our students as they created their robot. Here below are a few photos from the day.

Professor Daniels works with Stephany on programming Flipper for the autonomous round of competition while other team members observe.

New England Tech Automotive Center was packed to the rafters with students, parents, referees, judges, and fans.

Martin, Andy, Nataly, Caleb, and Randy wait for the opening ceremony.

Kevin, Andy, and Rene get ready to compete in the first round.

Rene places Flipper into the ring.

Stephany and Randy make more adjustments to Flipper.

Tags: academics, Brown University, crusader highlights, NE Tech, robotics, science

By Karen Donovan in Events, High school on February 12, 2014