Outreach
Annual Hunger Walk
On November 7, 2021, the Hart E-Bots participated in the Annual Rochester Hunger Walk, an event hosted by the AdamBots, a local FRC team. We had fun during the one-mile walk, working as a team to raise money for a local food pantry. Our team had 28 people participate and we raised $230.
On November 7, 2021, the Hart E-Bots participated in the Annual Rochester Hunger Walk, an event hosted by the AdamBots, a local FRC team. We had fun during the one-mile walk, working as a team to raise money for a local food pantry. Our team had 28 people participate and we raised $230.
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OPC Holiday Baskets
In November 2021, team members gathered donations of food and personal care items and put together Holiday “Baskets.” These were donated to the local Older Persons’ Commission (OPC), an organization that works with Meals on Wheels to provide a holiday meal to senior citizens in need. We partnered with the Hart Middle School Eighth Grade Girl Scout Troop 71360, and together we donated 11 baskets, a donation worth about $825. |
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Mentoring North Hill Elementary School FLL Team 54480
On November 16, 2021, we met North Hill Elementary School’s FLL Team 54480 and one of their kindergarten FLL Jr. teams. We introduced ourselves, showed them our pit board, and shared a little bit about the middle school FTC challenge theme. We shared some of the ways building and coding the robot in middle school differs from elementary school.
The North Hill teams started late this season, and are just getting started building their fields. The kindergarteners told us about their cargo theme and showed us the Lego buildings and vehicles they have built so far. We are looking forward to mentoring these young teams when they resume meetings after the holidays.
On November 16, 2021, we met North Hill Elementary School’s FLL Team 54480 and one of their kindergarten FLL Jr. teams. We introduced ourselves, showed them our pit board, and shared a little bit about the middle school FTC challenge theme. We shared some of the ways building and coding the robot in middle school differs from elementary school.
The North Hill teams started late this season, and are just getting started building their fields. The kindergarteners told us about their cargo theme and showed us the Lego buildings and vehicles they have built so far. We are looking forward to mentoring these young teams when they resume meetings after the holidays.
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6th Grade STEM Class Introduced to FIRST Robotics
During the Coronavirus pandemic, our team lacked opportunities to share FIRST with our community as we’ve done in the past, for example, attending local elementary school science fairs. To share STEM and FIRST robotics with others, the team prepared several documentary videos. Each is under two minutes, and showcases our team building the robot, running matches, and interviews with team members about why they joined the team and what they like about STEM. These videos are available for the public to view on our team website, www.ebots8478.com.
On November 17, 2021, Hart Middle School STEM teacher, Ms. Kelsey Knapp, showed her sixth grade STEM class one of the Hart E-Bots videos. The sixth graders are working on their robotics project this week. We’re excited to introduce them to our school’s FTC team and hope to inspire them to become Hart E-Bots next year.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, our team lacked opportunities to share FIRST with our community as we’ve done in the past, for example, attending local elementary school science fairs. To share STEM and FIRST robotics with others, the team prepared several documentary videos. Each is under two minutes, and showcases our team building the robot, running matches, and interviews with team members about why they joined the team and what they like about STEM. These videos are available for the public to view on our team website, www.ebots8478.com.
On November 17, 2021, Hart Middle School STEM teacher, Ms. Kelsey Knapp, showed her sixth grade STEM class one of the Hart E-Bots videos. The sixth graders are working on their robotics project this week. We’re excited to introduce them to our school’s FTC team and hope to inspire them to become Hart E-Bots next year.
Programming Collaboration Meeting with FTC Team Kaos to Strengthen FIRST in our Community
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, we had a meeting on ZOOM with members of Team Kaos to discuss our programming strategies. Team Kaos shared many things with us, such as their auton, teleop, code and more. We asked what they liked the most about their robot and being on Team Kaos and they said the 45 degree mounted wheels and how they had a super simple yet effective code structure. Both teams had come up with questions to ask each other. They shared many tips and tricks and also talked about stuff they did a little differently. Overall, it was nice to see another team’s view and thinking about the whole robotics challenge. Our robots looked nothing alike but have some similar features.
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, we had a meeting on ZOOM with members of Team Kaos to discuss our programming strategies. Team Kaos shared many things with us, such as their auton, teleop, code and more. We asked what they liked the most about their robot and being on Team Kaos and they said the 45 degree mounted wheels and how they had a super simple yet effective code structure. Both teams had come up with questions to ask each other. They shared many tips and tricks and also talked about stuff they did a little differently. Overall, it was nice to see another team’s view and thinking about the whole robotics challenge. Our robots looked nothing alike but have some similar features.
Girl Scouts Robotics Showcase
On December 14, 2021, we held a robotics event for Girl Scouts that attend our middle school. The Girl Scouts watched our drive team practice robot maneuvers on the field. We told them about the Freight Frenzy Challenge, described how each sub team built the different parts of the robot, and shared our experience as Hart E-Bots. We answered their questions and ate some Girl Scout cookies, too.
On December 14, 2021, we held a robotics event for Girl Scouts that attend our middle school. The Girl Scouts watched our drive team practice robot maneuvers on the field. We told them about the Freight Frenzy Challenge, described how each sub team built the different parts of the robot, and shared our experience as Hart E-Bots. We answered their questions and ate some Girl Scout cookies, too.
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2020-2021
Hart E-Bots Outreach Over The Years
The Hart E-Bots team is committed to positively impacting our members and other FIRST teams through mentoring, implementing the Progression of Programs, promoting FIRST initiatives, and partnering with the FIRST community in service and volunteerism. We are also committed to increasing student and adult interest in STEM and spreading the message of FIRST in our community.
The Hart E-Bots team is committed to positively impacting our members and other FIRST teams through mentoring, implementing the Progression of Programs, promoting FIRST initiatives, and partnering with the FIRST community in service and volunteerism. We are also committed to increasing student and adult interest in STEM and spreading the message of FIRST in our community.
INFLUENCE ON OTHER TEAMS - Inspiring existing teams and starting new teams.
2021 Mentor North Hill Elementary FLL Team
2019 Mentor Avondale Enrichment Center’s ASD Summer Camp FLL Team
2019 Meet FTC teams from West and Van Hoosen Middle Schools to watch the game launch and discuss ideas
2019 Helped a local Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Camp start their own FLL team
2019 Share practice on our field with Van Hoosen Middle School team
2019 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2018 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2017 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2016 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2015 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2021 Mentor North Hill Elementary FLL Team
2019 Mentor Avondale Enrichment Center’s ASD Summer Camp FLL Team
2019 Meet FTC teams from West and Van Hoosen Middle Schools to watch the game launch and discuss ideas
2019 Helped a local Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Camp start their own FLL team
2019 Share practice on our field with Van Hoosen Middle School team
2019 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2018 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2017 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Jr. and FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2016 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
2015 Mentor Hugger Elementary’s FLL Robotrons Teams 18569 and 20763
E-Bots demonstrating the robot to the ASD kids (2019)
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E-Bots teaching how to code Mindstorm (2019)
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DEMONSTRATIONS - The team gives presentations and robot demonstrations to local education groups and schools.
2021 Shared promotional team video with Hart Middle School 6th Grade STEM class
2019 OU Cares Camp at Avondale Middle School - Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Camp
2019 Baldwin Elementary School Science Fair
2019 McGregor Elementary School Science Fair
2019 North Hill Elementary School Science Fair
2016 Baldwin Elementary School Science Fair
2016 North Hill Elementary Science Fair
2016 Hugger Elementary School Science Fair
2015 North Hill Elementary School Science Expo
2021 Shared promotional team video with Hart Middle School 6th Grade STEM class
2019 OU Cares Camp at Avondale Middle School - Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Camp
2019 Baldwin Elementary School Science Fair
2019 McGregor Elementary School Science Fair
2019 North Hill Elementary School Science Fair
2016 Baldwin Elementary School Science Fair
2016 North Hill Elementary Science Fair
2016 Hugger Elementary School Science Fair
2015 North Hill Elementary School Science Expo
PUBLIC RELATIONS - Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
2/2019 Presentation to Hart Middle School PTSA
12/2018 Present robot at Molex and tour facility
3/2016 EASi Engineering - facility tour and engineering careers discussion
1/2016 TDR Orthodontics - high tech iTero CAD based scanner they use and CAD software that allows the Orthodontist to manipulate the teeth in CAD before working on the patient. The image is sent to a Robot which precisely bends the wires for the orthodontics. The Staff even allowed the E-Bots a hands-on experience with the system.
2/2019 Presentation to Hart Middle School PTSA
12/2018 Present robot at Molex and tour facility
3/2016 EASi Engineering - facility tour and engineering careers discussion
1/2016 TDR Orthodontics - high tech iTero CAD based scanner they use and CAD software that allows the Orthodontist to manipulate the teeth in CAD before working on the patient. The image is sent to a Robot which precisely bends the wires for the orthodontics. The Staff even allowed the E-Bots a hands-on experience with the system.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - The Hart E-Bots take opportunities to give back to the community via community service.
11/2021 Holiday Food Basket collection benefiting the Older Persons Commission in Rochester
11/2021 Hunger Walk benefiting the Rochester Food Pantry
3/2021 Make COVID-19 Air Box Fans benefiting teachers in Rochester Community School District
12/2020 Holiday Food Basket collection benefiting the Older Persons Commission in Rochester
10/2019 Hunger Walk benefiting the Rochester Food Pantry
11/2021 Holiday Food Basket collection benefiting the Older Persons Commission in Rochester
11/2021 Hunger Walk benefiting the Rochester Food Pantry
3/2021 Make COVID-19 Air Box Fans benefiting teachers in Rochester Community School District
12/2020 Holiday Food Basket collection benefiting the Older Persons Commission in Rochester
10/2019 Hunger Walk benefiting the Rochester Food Pantry
Building COVID-19 Air Box Fans (2021)
AWARDS
2021 Second Place Award at OCCRA Competition-Pontiac Tournament
First Place Award at OCCRA Competition-Clarkston Tournament
2021 Third Place Promote Award at Michigan State Competition
(2020 season) Second Place Inspire Award at Rochester Qualifier #2
First Place Connect Award at Rochester Qualifier #2
First Place Motivate Award at Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier #1
2019 Second Place Connect Award at Second OCCRA Competition
2021 Second Place Award at OCCRA Competition-Pontiac Tournament
First Place Award at OCCRA Competition-Clarkston Tournament
2021 Third Place Promote Award at Michigan State Competition
(2020 season) Second Place Inspire Award at Rochester Qualifier #2
First Place Connect Award at Rochester Qualifier #2
First Place Motivate Award at Rochester Hills FTC Qualifier #1
2019 Second Place Connect Award at Second OCCRA Competition