FRC Team 610
Core Designer | Core Manufacturing Team Member | Pit Crew Lead | Head of Media
Overview
I helped design, fabricate, and build a 125lb robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition, contributing to seven official design awards and a World Championships Division Finalist Placement in 2023. Using Fusion360, I designed robot parts and subsystems following Design For Manufacturing principles. I then manufactured said components using 3D printing, CNC mills and routers, manual mills and Lathes, and various other precision tools. Following organizor released drawings, I also helped the field team create and assemble field elements from scratch with precision to allow precise robot testing and practice. During competitions, I also served as a Pit Lead for the team's rotating Pit Crew, leading three other Pit Crew Members at a time to maintain and repair the robot. Responsible for rapid failure diagnosis, emergency repairs and component replacing, and general upkeeping, I ensured maximum functionality and match-readiness under intense time constraints to deliver the best performance possible. Acting as the Head of Media, I managed the team's social media presence, led the team's first-ever yearbook, and team merchandising.
Design and Manufacturing
Here are a few of the projects that I've worked on:
I helped design, prototype, and manufacture the primary manipulator for the 2025 season. Beginning with general robot archetype planning and design, I created drawings and prototypes to help develop the robot's final architecutre and layout. Then, using Fusion360, I helped design the manipulator subsystem: a PVC Pipe manipulator that could efficiently carry and place PVC pipes onto pegs of varying heights and angles. Working closely with other designers and the electrical team, I ensured the safe routing of wires, the optimal placement of motors and sensors, and the overall functionality and manufacturability of the design. The final result? A reliable and efficient, wrist-mounted manipulator that could place PVC pipes with precision and speed, contributing to the team's success in winning two design awards and qualifying for the World Championships. I also contributed to the development of the robot's hanging mechanism. Optimized for climb stability and climb speed, this mechanism was capable of supporting the robot's full weight.
I helped design, prototype, and manufacture the primary manipulator for the 2025 season. Beginning with general robot archetype planning and design, I created drawings and prototypes to help develop the robot's final architecutre and layout. Then, using Fusion360, I helped design the manipulator subsystem: a PVC Pipe manipulator that could efficiently carry and place PVC pipes onto pegs of varying heights and angles. Working closely with other designers and the electrical team, I ensured the safe routing of wires, the optimal placement of motors and sensors, and the overall functionality and manufacturability of the design. The final result? A reliable and efficient, wrist-mounted manipulator that could place PVC pipes with precision and speed, contributing to the team's success in winning two design awards and qualifying for the World Championships. I also contributed to the development of the robot's hanging mechanism. Optimized for climb stability and climb speed, this mechanism was capable of supporting the robot's full weight.
In the 2024 season, I helped design, prototype, and manufacture the primary manipulator. Using Fusion360, I helped develop a 14" foam ring shooter accurate from 11'. To balance weight and durability while maintaining efficient movement during the manipulator’s high-speed rotations, polycarbonate was chosen as the primary material. Strategically placed 3D-printed supports reinforce the structure, ensuring reliable performance in a high-speed, high-impact game.This design helped the team win two design awards and make it to the World Championships.
In the 2024 season, I helped design, prototype, and manufacture the primary manipulator. Using Fusion360, I helped develop a 14" foam ring shooter accurate from 11'. To balance weight and durability while maintaining efficient movement during the manipulator’s high-speed rotations, polycarbonate was chosen as the primary material. Strategically placed 3D-printed supports reinforce the structure, ensuring reliable performance in a high-speed, high-impact game.This design helped the team win two design awards and make it to the World Championships.
In the 2023 season, I contributed to the creation of a full competition field, including fabricating and setup various field elements, setting up a 54' x 26' field perimeter, and laying over 1400 square feet of carpet and tape.Through my precision and attention to detail, I ensured that the field and all elements were built to exact specifications and that the carpet was as smooth as possible, allowing for optimal robot testing and practice, ultimately contributing to strong autonomous performances early in the season and numerous awards throughout the season, and a Division Finalist placement at the World Championships.
In the 2023 season, I contributed to the creation of a full competition field, including fabricating and setup various field elements, setting up a 54' x 26' field perimeter, and laying over 1400 square feet of carpet and tape.Through my precision and attention to detail, I ensured that the field and all elements were built to exact specifications and that the carpet was as smooth as possible, allowing for optimal robot testing and practice, ultimately contributing to strong autonomous performances early in the season and numerous awards throughout the season, and a Division Finalist placement at the World Championships.
Media
As the Head of Media, I was primarily responsible for managing the team's social media presence.Balancing engineering responsibilities with media management duties, I created content, updated our friends and families online, and led and delegated a small media team. 2025 was also the team's 25 year anniversary. As Head of Media, I helped manage the team's anniversary celebration, welcoming hundreds of school staff and alumni. I also led the creation of the team's first-ever yearbook, compiling photos, stories, and highlights from the team's 25-year history into a cohesive and visually appealing anniversary publication that celebrated the team's achievements and experiences.Launching limited edition team merch and helping set up a new team website, I helped expand the team's online presence and community engagement.
