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Retriever Robotics: US Science and Engineering Festival

Representing UMBC in DC!

On Saturday, April 26th, Retriever Robotics (RR) went to DC to represent UMBC at the US Science and Engineering Festival.  CWIT (Center for Women in Technology) and ASME (American Society of...

Posted: April 29, 2014, 11:27 PM

Retriever Robotics: Hexacopter Demonstration

Learning about robotics and environmental applications

During our last GBM, Retriever Robotics (RR) was given a presentation on hexacopters.  In particular, our member Stephen explained about his environmental application of the copter as a member of...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:09 AM

Retriever Robotics: At the FRC Competition!

Never forget where you came from

Retriever Robotics (RR) teamed up with Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies to attend the FRC competition as spectators.  FRC stands for FIRST Robotics Competition and is a robotics...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:03 AM

Retriever Robotics at RoboCEO

CEOs and robotics... let's compete!

On Sunday, Retriever Robotics participated in RoboCEO.  The CEOs from companies like Mindgrub competed against each other in a VEX tournament using robots made by surrounding schools.  Both UMBC...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 1:35 PM

Retriever Robotics: Volunteering at FLL

On Saturday, March 1st, Retriever Robotics (RR) members were a few of the approximately 300 volunteers helping out at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) State Championship tournament at UMBC.  FLL is for...

Posted: March 2, 2014, 5:24 PM