Cougar Robotics

This is our second year mentoring the world’s first Australian FIRST team, Team 3132 Thunder Down Under, over Skype. In many ways talking to this amazing team also helps us further define our own goals and standards by giving us a chance to share these goals. Thanks for being a great team to talk with […]

Flying t-shirts, team spirit and game reveal!

Team 1403 hosted a series of lectures before kickoff, including talks about Chairman’s Award and Drivetrain and Gear Boxes.

On December 1st, members of the cougar robotics team came out to Raritan, NJ, to show support for our troops. They gave their Saturday afternoon to help package care bundles for our troops overseas. Everything from necessities such as toothbrushes and razors to treats like candy and granola bars were packed in boxes and shipped […]

The pit is the magical place where the robots are fixed, be it by the the programming, electrical, or mechanical sub-teams. Last-minute bugs in the software are sorted out. The robot is tested and tested again to ensure its successful operation. Joints have missing screws replaced.

Team 1403 does the Cha Cha Slide!

There were roughly 40 teams here at Monty Madness. Let’s see them. Got more photos to share? Tweet us at @team1403 or email team1403@gmail.com and we’ll include your photos.

With the extra volunteers for the A/V team, the number of photos we have has quadrupled. Unfortunately, it would destroy minds if we put up all 4000, so here’s the best of the best.