Waterford High School Robotics

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The Waterford High School Robotics Team 521, L-33T (elite) Crew, sponsored by Dominion/Millstone Power Station, was first assembled for the 2001 FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition in Science & Technology) Robotics Competition. The team competed at the Regional Competition in Hartford, CT, winning ALL STAR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD for 2001!

The FIRST Robotics competition introduces it?’s yearly competition by a live presentation of the game which is made available through the Internet for all to view at once. The game changes each year, so the game rules and specifications are presented to all for the first time. Rules are given for what is to be accomplished during the 2 minute game session, how allegiance teams are aligned, how points are scored and what is allowed. The teams take it from there.

FIRST unveiled 2002's game on January 5th. The teams had six weeks to develop a strategy, prototype, and final product that would accomplish whatever they brainstormed to be the necessary ingredient for success in the tournament. The robot had to be tested and shipped by 5:00 on February 19th. The work was done, and so the fun began?…

L-33t (elite) Crew competed in the Regionals, winning the UTC New England Regional Delphi ''Driving Tomorrow's Technology'' Judge's award in New Haven.
They qualified to compete in the 2002 National FIRST Robotics Competition held at Disney World's Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida, April 25-27.

A total of 289 teams from across the country and Canada participated in the National Championships. The teams were divided into our divisions named after famous scientists (Archimedes, Curie, Newton and Einstein). Team 521 climbed to 19th place at one point in the Curie Division. While the team did not make it to the elimination matches, one of the teams presented Team 521 with an award plaque for the robot's innovative design.

L-33t (elite) Crew, along with the Techno Ticks from Old Lyme, hosteded Bash at the Beach on October 26th at the new East Lyme Middle School in East Lyme, CT. The event rallied over 20 FIRST Robotic teams from Vermont to New Jersy to compete in the day long competition. Also featured were Lego team events (Lego League competition for middle school students). The excitement was high and a great time was had by all!

Looking forward to the unveiling of the 2003 game coming up in January.