Alexa
Outside of robotics, I enjoy reading and writing. I contribute to the team by organizing our outreach and portfolio, and by strategizing. My favorite thing about FTC is supporting and coaching my teammates during the matches.
About Us
SaMoTech is a 501c3 community-based robotics program competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Based in Santa Monica, CA, our mission is to inspire young people to be the science and technology leaders of the future. Through participation in FTC, we develop hands-on skills in engineering, robotics, and coding while improving life-skills like teamwork and self-confidence. SaMoTech currently has two teams with a total of 13 members, aged 12-17, all hard-working and high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds and with varied interests, each bringing a vital perspective necessary for our success. We students are responsible for the design and construction of our robots, using a variety of tools and techniques, with guidance from our coaches and mentors. We also collaborate on marketing and outreach efforts, helping to promote the team and engage with our community. In particular, we dedicate many hours to helping other teams and schools.
Accomplishments
Competition
- Undefeated through all regular season & interleague meets (current)
- Our Autonomous Program ranks in the top 1% worldwide (current)
- League W Champions (both years)
- Inter-League Champion Alliance Captains (both years)
- Regional Championship Semi-Finalists (both years)
- Set 5 of the top 10 regional record scores in regular season (’23)
- Ranked #1 in Los Angeles (170 teams) at the end of regular season (’22)
- Interleague 3rd Place Inspire Winners (‘23)
Outreach
- Opening Presenters onstage at the Santa Monica Arts & Literary Festival 2024
- Presented at the SMMUSD Summer Adventure Program 2024
- Front Page News in the Santa Monica Daily Press 2024
- Hosted an interactive booth at the Santa Monica Arts & Literary Festival 2024
- Exhibitor at the Grant Elementary Steam Fair 2024
- Volunteered to assist younger FTC Teams 2022-20024
- Participated in multiple FTC team get-togethers outside of competition 2022-2024
- Front Page News in the Santa Monica Daily Press 2023
- Exhibitor at the Grant Elementary Steam Fair 2023
Team of
Ari
I enjoy video games, soccer, rock climbing, writing, and math. I contribute to the team by 3D printing the claw and beacon. In FTC, I like that you can iterate through meets, and see how robots improve through the challenge.
Brandon
Aside from robotics, I run and work on coding projects. I focus on coding teleop and autonomous, as well as building mechanical features on the robot. My favorite thing about FTC is being amazed by the many different approaches teams come up with for their robots.
Cameron
I really enjoy cycling, and getting fit for that. I've been helping by creating pods for our dead wheel odometry. I also helped CAD, and brainstorm for the claw. I like FTC because I learn a ton of new skills from it, and I love seeing the progression of our robot.
Camille
Outside of robotics, I enjoy rock climbing and music. My contribution to the team is mostly building and being a human player. My favorite thing about FTC is that it has helped me find an amazing community, and something that I enjoy.
Georgia
I enjoy playing soccer and doing art outside of robotics. My roles on the team are driving, building, and designing the t-shirt. My favorite thing about FTC is that it is a great community and everyone is so nice.
Jasmine
Outside of robotics, I play volleyball and make art. I help with driving, organizing the portfolio, and designing the t-shirt and logo. My favorite thing about FTC is the competitions and learning from other teams.
Waylon
Hey, I am Waylon. In robotics I find my passion to be solving problems in an organized, logical manner, as well as building, coding and strategizing. Aside from robotics, I enjoy competitive swimming, programming, and algorithmic trading. My favorite part about our robotics competition is the excitement of competition and team scouting.
SaMoTech Robotics #21936
Contact us at samotechrobotics@gmail.com