About The Robots
2027's Competition Robot - Biocore
To be revealed!
2026's Competition Robot - Rebuilt
REBUILT is an archaeology-themed game in which two alliances of three robots shoot foam balls called Fuel into a central Hub. Each Hub switches between active and inactive during the match, so timing matters, and in the final moments robots climb a three-rung Tower for bonus points.
2025's Competition Robot - Reefscape
REEFSCAPE had robots place Coral tubes onto the branches of a multi-level Reef and move Algae into the Processor or the Net. In the endgame, robots climbed onto a Cage on the Barge for extra points.
2024's Competition Robot - Crescendo
In CRESCENDO, robots picked up foam rings called Notes and scored them into the Speaker or the Amp. At the end of the match, robots climbed the Stage chains and could score a Note in the Trap.
2023's Competition Robot - Charged Up
CHARGED UP had robots place Cones and Cubes on a grid of nodes, with Links of three earning bonus points. In the endgame, robots drove onto the Charge Station and balanced on it.
2022's Competition Robot - Rapid React
RAPID REACT had robots collect oversized balls called Cargo and shoot them into the upper or lower goal of a central Hub. In the endgame, robots climbed the Hangar's rungs, with higher rungs worth more points.
2021's Competition Robot - Infinite Recharge (FIRST at Home)
The 2021 season was shaken up due to the global pandemic, leading to a unique virtual competition format. 1307 produced two robots that each addressed the challenge in their own way.
2020's Competition Robot - Infinite Recharge
INFINITE RECHARGE had robots collect foam balls called Power Cells and shoot them into the Power Port, and spin a Control Panel for bonus points. In the endgame, robots hung from the Generator Switch and tried to keep it level.
2019's Competition Robot - Destination: Deep Space
Using a unique tank-track style drivetrain, the Greater Boston Championship-Winning Robot provided amazing handling. Furthermore, the increased traction helped it flourish as a defense robot. Furthermore, the simple pivoting plate system allowed the robot to effeciently collect and deposit hatch panels to the correct locations. Lastly, the ball mechanism, a set of pulleys, rollers, and motors provided a reliable yet speedy way of distributing cargo balls across the field. In this image, it can be seen depositing cargo into the cargo ship.
2018's Competition Robot - Power Up
2018's Competiton bot, running a 4-motor, 4 wheel powertrain was able to collect and dispense milk crates, as pictured. This was achieved using a lead screw system to raise and lower the forklifts, which are powered by a pneumatic system. An onboard compressor and canister powered the pistons and enabled them to clamp and release each cube with the press of a button. The robot was controlled by two drivers, one driving the robot, and the other controlling the forklift mechanism.
2017's Competition Robot - Steamworks
2017's competition bot used a relatively simple system. Using a 4-motor, 6-wheel powertrain it was able to cover ground quickly and effeciently. All computer control systems were contained in a center console, allowing for relatively easy access. To collect gears, a hopper-like mechanism was used to contain the gears. A driver would driver up to the collection station, obtain a gear, and then drive to the disposal station, where the fear was collected. For the last few moments of the match, a dual motor, high torque setup was used to grab at a looped rope and wrap the rope around the cylinder seen on top of the robot.