Designing a Prototype
This week at BEAST Robotics, the team focused on designing prototypes for the overall robot and chassis design as well as intake and game piece handling. The intake needs to be able to pick up both game pieces, either cones or cubes. The team is working on an intake...
The 2023 Build Season Begins!
Welcome to the 2023 First Robotics build season! The BEAST team is hard at work learning the rules and regulations for this year’s competition, called “2023 CHARGED UP presented by Haas,” which encourages participants to think about “future energy sustainability.”...
In the News
The BEAST Robotics team was highlighted on CBS 58 News segment One Good Thing. Be sure to check it out! June 17, 2022: CBS 58’s One Good Thing: Elmbrook Robotics Team The team was also celebrated by Elmbrook Schools. May 20, 2022: Robotics Teams Travel to...
Livestream the Championship!
The BEAST Robotics team made it to Houston for the Championship! The FIRST Championship is a four-day event. Load-in and practice matches are held Wednesday, April 20. Qualification Matches run Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m....
BEAST Robotics Newsletter | 2022 Issue 5
The 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition RAPID REACT has been an incredibly exciting season for us. After learning a great deal about how our robot performed during the Sussex Scrimmage, we spent the next few weeks fine-tuning the programming for our autonomous mode, and...
BEAST Robotics Newsletter | 2022 Issue 4
Sussex Scrimmage The Sussex Scrimmage on Sunday once again provided us with a great opportunity to test our robot before the official FIRST Robotics Competition events begin. This was the 22nd annual scrimmage hosted by FRC Team 537, Charger Robotics. A big shout out...
BEAST Robotics Newsletter | 2022 Issue 3
Woodie Flowers NomineeThe Woodie Flowers Award, named in honor of FIRST’s co-creator, is presented to an outstanding FIRST mentor every year. BEAST students chose a deserving mentor and crafted an essay to submit for this student-driven award. The students are proud...
BEAST Robotics Newsletter | 2022 Issue 2
Mentors Matter!Last week, BEAST Robotics took a team photo, including both students and mentors. We’re so thankful for the guidance and support that our mentors provide!Dean’s List Award Semi-Finalists Announced The Dean’s List Award recognizes the leadership and...
Welcome to the 2022 Build Season!
Our 2022 build season is officially underway! This is our busiest time of the year as we prepare for our spring competitions. This season, FIRST’s theme celebrates innovation in the transportation field. Called RAPID REACT presented by The Boeing Company,...
BEAST Alumna Makes Forbes 30 under 30 list!
Elmbrook Schools alumnus named to Forbes '30 under 30' credits education, hard work for success A place to prepare Throughout high school and other experiences growing up, Konkel said she always had a natural inclination to make processes or things that they were...