MEET THE TEAM

Our Mentors

Our mentors are comprised of a faculty member of Saint Louis Priory School and three volunteers. The mentors work with the rest of the team and help them with their functions. The mentors also work beyond the team by working with FIRST and making sure that RoboRebels is operating.

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Robot Divisions

Strategy​
and Drive​

​Strategy is in charge of creating a gameplay strategy, developing and holding drive team tryouts, testing and evaluating the robot, practicing robot driving and control, and scouting during the competition. Leader Ian Crossey works each day to pick the strategies which make the best use of our robot's strengths, propelling our team toward victory.

Systems
​Integration​

Systems Integration works all season to develop prototypes, design the robot (with CAD software such as SolidWorks), and make sure that the Fabrication and Controls divisions are working in concert. Joseph Gioia leads the charge, relying on his intuition and experience to generate innovative new ideas and to train a new generation of engineers.

Controls:
Systems

This division is in charge of wiring and pneumatics plumbing the robot; as well as utilizing sensors throughout the robot. Matthew Capps uses her expertise to create the link between software and hardware, ensuring fluid control of the robot and implementing creative new solutions to common problems.

Fabrication

The fabrication division is in charge of the construction of parts for the robot, the manufacturing of game pieces for practice, and the refinement of core robot systems. Molly Frei helps realize our designers' dreams with her incredible skill, leading the team in what is potentially the most important step in the robot's construction process.

Controls: Programming

Programming the robot is excellently handled by this competent division. They create the link between the physical parts on the robot and the drivers controlling them. Skilled developer Adam Urish creates original, complex control systems, allowing for precise movement which can easily implement our intricately developed strategies.​

MTR Divisions

 Fundraising

​This division is in charge of developing a budget for the team and finding and maintaining a relationship with sponsors.

 Outreach

This division is in charge of awards submission, spreading awareness of FIRST, and general event and outreach planning (such as STEM events, etc.).

 Identity and Media

Identity and Media does brand and team identity management; apparel, swag and banner design; graphic and video design; and archiving photos and team videos.