Our first robotics team (Wired Wizards) started in 2013. A large number of our graduating students have pursued careers in engineering, computer science, architecture and medicine. Since our beginning, our mentors have assisted in the development of other regional robotics teams (both school-based and in the community). Our Lego Challenge teams were started in 2018 and 2022, and in 2023 we introduced a Lego Explore team for children ages 6 -10 yrs. As an organization committed to the furtherance of STEM, we do not turn away any child because of a lack of money to participate. Below is a list of outcomes we track in order to improve the experience.
Wired Wizards:
2022-2023:
FRC North Carolina State Championship Qualifyer @ Minges Coliseum – East Carolina University
2021-2022:
FRC North Carolina State Championship Qualifier @ Gore Arena – Campbell University
2020-2021:
FIRST North Carolina District Chairman’s Award
2019-2020:
The team created a great robot (“Lobot”) which excelled in early regional competitions.
The season was ultimately significantly shortened by COVID-19.
2018 – 2019:
Robotics Innovation in Control Award by Rockwell Automation
Robotics Creativity Award by Xerox
Ranked 4th in the State of North Carolina
World Robotics Championship Qualifier (Houston)
Earlier:
North Carolina District Engineering Inspiration Award (2017)
Safety Award by Underwriters Laboratories (2017)
Entrepreneurship Award by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers (2016, 2015)
World Robotics Championship Qualifier (2017, 2015)
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Mechanical Mages:
2022:
North Carolina FIRST Lego Robotics State Championship Qualifier
2021:
Coach Beth Davis recognized for the distinguished Coaches-Mentor Award from FIRST North Carolina.
2020-2021:
North Carolina FIRST Lego Robotics State Championship Qualifier
2019 – 2020
1st Place Programming Award (Smithfield-Selma FIRST Lego Competition)
North Carolina FIRST Lego Robotics State Championship Qualifier
2nd Place, Core Values Teamwork Award (NC State Lego Robotics Championship)
2018 – 2019 (First Season)
Mechanical Design Award
North Carolina FIRST Lego Robotics State Championship Qualifier
