FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Team

The Panther Power Robotics Team competed in the first First Lego League (FLL) Robotics event on December 4, 2009 at the Montclair Regional Competition. The Team worked very hard to program a robot to do various missions on a game board.

 
After intense research on transportation, the team voted on what mode of transportation they would like to research further.  The final decision was Helicopters.  Following a field trip to the Linden Airport, the team continued their research project and came up with an innovative solution; a radar system that would send out two simultaneous waves at two different frequencies.  This would prevent crashes and would help the pilots avoid hitting objects out of their sight.

 The team won first place in “Teamwork.”  Bringing them to the State Championship that was held in Mount Olive the following week.

 The Teamwork Award is defined as:  Teamwork is critical to succeed in FLL and it is the key ingredient in any team’s success. This award is presented to the team whose members best demonstrate extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit, exceptional partnership, the utmost respect for their own teammates, and support and encouragement of fellow teams. They demonstrate confidence, energy, strong problem solving skills, and great group dynamics.

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Team advisors are Mrs. Alys Tyler, Melinda Carney, and Kathleen Nitzsche. They are also aided by parent volunteers. We are also in search of community sponsorship in various capacities including monetary donations, the donation of additional "Mindstorm" Robots and rechargeable robot batteries, Engineering and computer professionals that understand the application and functions of Mindstorm technology and have an interest to mentor children.

For more information regarding the team or how you could help, please contact Alys Tyler at atyler@theacademyolp.org.

Congratulations to our 2009-2010 Robotics Team for finishing in First Place for Teamwork at the Montclair Robotics Tournament!




Congratulations to our
2008-2009 FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Team
For advancing to the
NJ FLL Championship Tournament!
Go Panther Power!