Meet the students and mentors behind the NextGen Inventors Collective robotics teams.
Our teams compete in FIRST programs, building robots and developing skills that carry well beyond the workshop.
Achievements:
Achievements:
Each season's team runs like a small startup — every member leads a piece of the planning and the build.
Every member brings a different skill, and the team grows stronger year over year because of it.
Teams compete at regional and state events, with a real path to world championships.
Every season splits across six working roles, so members can specialize and still see the whole robot come together.
Design and build the chassis, mechanisms, and moving parts.
Code autonomous routines, sensor integration, and driver controls.
Wire motors, sensors, and control systems safely and correctly.
Analyze competition data and build a winning game plan.
Model, prototype, and document every part before it's built.
Run community engagement, social media, and team presentation.
We welcome students of all skill levels and backgrounds — no prior experience needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm.