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VEX Training Success!

Last Friday, the members of RR got together for VEX training.  Not only did we learn a lot, but we also welcomed over 10 new official RR members.  It is a great way to start off the build season!...

Posted: September 30, 2014, 4:38 PM

Battle O'Baltimore

Volunteering with FIRST

On Friday, September 19th, RR helped set-up the field for the Battle O'Baltimore (BOB).  BOB is an off season robotics competition for high school students participating in the FIRST Robotics...

Posted: September 22, 2014, 5:31 PM

Robots Spotted!

RR is ready for Involvement Fest... Are you?

If you see a robot or so roaming around the Commons... do not be alarmed!  It is simply Retriever Robotics (RR) getting ready for another exciting semester.  Feel free to approach RR members to...

Posted: September 2, 2014, 10:26 PM

Retriever Robotics: Successful Gaming Tournament Fundraiser!

Raising money to attend the World VEX U tournament!

Last week you may have seen a bunch of Retriever Robotics (RR) people in the Breezeway.  You may have even been chased down by a robot (sorry to those we scared).  Or, perhaps you heard us...

Posted: May 8, 2014, 11:07 AM

Retriever Robotics: Howard Community College Presentation

RR reaches out to HCC

On Thursday, May 1st Retriever Robotics (RR) went to Howard Community College (HCC) to participate in Projects Day.  RR presented about VEX U and had the opportunity to talk to students about the...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 3:40 PM