Robotics

Jesuit Robotics in Super-Qualifying Tournament

The robot carefully maneuvers between the obstacles and picks up a block. It speedily travels across the field, placing it on the highest layer of the cargo hold. As the timer winds down, the complicated machine starts spinning the...

The Jesuit’s Battle Bot Team

On January 15th, the Jesuit Robotics Team engaged in a series of battle-bots arenas, transporting ducks and other goods. In the battles, teams of two faced off against each other trying to score the most points to win. Through...

Jesuit FTC Robotics Team Starts Their New Season

The robot quickly plucks up the freight piece and pushes it to the warehouse, scoring for the team. As the time winds down, the robot continues these motions, efficiently scoring even more points. As the timer buzzed, the results...

Robotics First Tournament Done: What’s Next?

A panel of judges curiously observes the inner makings of a robot, reviewing the 3d models of the parts and the physical implementation of those simulated models. This was the FIRST Robotics Competition, where judges reviewed these robots. Date This period...

Moving Forward: Robotics

As the crackling sounds of a saw fill the background, the robotics team members prepare for the challenges that lay ahead. The FRC (First Robotics Competition) team and the FTC (First Tech Challenge) prepare themselves to attend tournaments and...

An Inside Look at Jesuit Robotic’s 2018-19 FRC Season

A “whirr” of a drill here and a “zip” of a saw there. Students of different grade levels chatter on about their day while painstakingly piecing together the components of their robot. Some hit some buttons and move a...

A Triumphant Robot Retires

Most people relax, go on vacation, or play video games over the summer. However, for the Jesuit All Sparks, it’s a different story. This summer, Jesuit’s robotics team has been hard at work competing in off-season events and coming...

Robotics Takes on the World

It’s April, and to the robotics team, that means it’s time for champs. On Wednesday, April 18, the team scrambled out of the bus and into the George R. Brown Convention Center for a week of excitement, competitiveness, and...

Jesuit All Sparks Finish Strong at the Dallas Regionals

They have come. Yes. The Robots have come. From the deep dark depths of the Terry Center's own Robo-Dungeon, Jesuit's robotics team, the 2848 All Sparks have emerged, beginning their spring season at the Irving Convention Center from March 1-4. The Layout The...