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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

Retriever Robotics: First ever competition success!

Last Friday, Retriever Robotics (RR) had our first ever competition at the CSM VEX U Competition.  We ranked in third place and put up a strong fight in the elimination rounds!  (The last game...

Posted: February 14, 2014, 10:46 AM

Retriever Robotics: Ready for our Competition!

Good luck tomorrow!

If you haven't noticed, a few people have been walking around campus with pins that have dogs made out of gears.  Yes, it's an awesome design, but that's not the only reason we have been wearing...

Posted: February 6, 2014, 5:36 PM

Retriever Robotics: Successful Involvement Fest!

Congratulations to Retriever Robotics (RR) for a successful showing at Involvement Fest!  It was the first time RR went public.  Thank you to all of the existing members for your support.  We look...

Posted: February 1, 2014, 6:32 PM

Retriever Robotics Craft Day!

Robots can craft too!

On January 18th, RR had our first ever Craft Day!  We made our RR shirts, decorated for Involvement Fest, and transitioned from hardware to software in preparation for our February 7th VEX U...

Posted: January 27, 2014, 8:32 PM