Thank you for your interest in the American Automators Robotics team!
Through the program, students are able to:
Apply engineering principles to the design, building, and operation of robots for competitions
Learn and use CAD and other engineering software
Hands-on experience with problem solving
Program robots for both autonomous and tele-operated modes
Travel to competitions
Volunteer in their community
Network with industry, engineering firms, and companies
Beyond materials cost, the team is also in need of mentors that could help in the following areas:
CAD: Work with students focusing on the use of CAD from idea capture through assembly integration
Electrical: Work with students focusing on various aspects of electrical components from motor choice to electrical system design
Programming: Work with students focusing on target system and software to support testing and operation of robots and robot features
Engineering Design: Work with the team to pick a strategy, design a robot, manage robot creation and lead/advise on the design of a robot features
Mechanical: Learn about mechanical design and implementation with drivetrains, structures, and scoring mechanisms
Website: Teach students how to build and manage a website
Graphic Design: Assist with the creation banners, logos, team handouts, and t-shirts for competition
Finance: Assist with management of team funds and fundraising
Social Media: Work with students to manage social media sites