Throughout these two weeks there has been a whirlwind of activity as we diligently prepare for the upcoming World's competition. Our team has spent countless hours critiquing and refining the various intricate components of our robot. We’ve made significant adjustments to our end effector, ensuring it operates precisely and efficiently. Additionally, we've integrated new mechanisms, such as a climber, designed to enhance our robot's agility and strategic gameplay. These thoughtful modifications aim to optimize our robot's performance to score critical points on the field. With each enhancement, our anticipation grows, and we eagerly look forward to witnessing the positive results of our efforts in the exciting weeks ahead.

In the last couple of weeks, our team has been busy sharing updates about what we've been up to in the community. One highlight was joining a local KRMS radio show, where we got to talk about the exciting events we have coming up, as well as the work our team does in general. We also made a Sunshine for Seniors delivery, which was a great way to connect with people while showcasing what we’re all about. Making these deliveries is always nice chance for us to show our dedication to innovation and getting involved in the community.

This week, we focused on preparing for the Greater Kansas City Regional by addressing challenges from the Colorado Regional and planning changes for Worlds. We also refined our code, especially our autonomous functions.

At the Greater Kansas City Regional, we placed 12th in qualifications and were selected as the first team for the 6th alliance. Although we didn’t make it to the elimination rounds, we had a great time working with Team 2457, The Law, and Team 1825, The Cyborgs.

Over the past week, we've focused on improving our presentation skills and updating our props as we continue through the competition season. Following our success in winning the Impact Award in Colorado, we are eager to ensure confidence in our presentation and expertise.

At GKC, receiving the Judge’s Award is a meaningful recognition of our team's journey. We are deeply thankful for the commitment and spirit of everyone involved. This achievement reflects our growth as individuals and as a cohesive unit. Together, we’ve created something special, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Thank you all for being vital to this journey!

Throughout this week we have been preparing for the Colorado regional, and thankfully, this work paid off! 

​Our team secured the 6th seed alliance as alliance captain and made it to the semi-finals! In our alliance were teams 2220 Blue Twilight and 2036 Black Knights, who we loved working with! 

We poured our hearts into growing and improving after the Central Missouri Regional, and we couldn’t have been prouder of how far we came!

We focused on expanding our outreach and perfecting our presentation, spending countless hours practicing judges’ questions and making sure we knew our material inside and out.

At the Colorado Regional, all that hard work paid off—we won the Impact Award, securing our spot at the World Championship in Houston this April! The excitement was off the charts as our teammates, coaches, mentors, and alumni erupted in cheers, waving homemade 3284 signs, chanting, and shaking pom-poms in celebration!