BurritoBot 24218 and TehnoZ 15972 (Romania) Western Edge Premier Event (WEPE) Long Beach, CA May 2026 BurritoBot had an unforgettable experience! Our team proudly took part in the Western Edge Premier Event (WEPE), a distinguished FIRST Tech Challenge event that unites talented teams to celebrate innovation, teamwork, and excellence in robotics worldwide. The three-day competition truly tested our dedication and resilience, occurring during finals week and just a week before

BurritoBot's incredible season continues! Our team proudly earned the FIRST Tech Challenge Judges Award, recognizing teams whose outstanding effort, innovation, and unique accomplishments leave a lasting impression on the judges. With this achievement, BurritoBot 24218 has advanced to Western Edge Premier Event in Long Beach, CA, marking another exciting milestone for our organization. As the team continues to improve their skills and push themselves to new heights, they rema

E.G.G. 24312 is proud to receive the FIRST Tech Challenge Reach Award, recognizing teams that make a meaningful impact through STEM outreach and community engagement. This award represents more than the hours we invest—it reflects the lives we touch. Whether mentoring students, hosting workshops, or inspiring future innovators, making a difference in someone's life makes every effort worthwhile. Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission to grow STEM in our community

It was a double celebration as BurritoBot earned the FIRST Tech Challenge Sustain Award! This award recognizes teams that demonstrate long-term sustainability through strong leadership, effective planning, and a commitment to building a lasting and impactful program. Even more exciting, BurritoBot is moving on to compete at the San Diego District Championship—the farthest level of competition our organization has reached in the just three years. This milestone reflects the ha

We are excited to celebrate one of E.G.G.'s biggest accomplishments this season—earning the Alliance Award! This award recognizes teams that demonstrate exceptional teamwork, communication, and collaboration with their alliance partners throughout the competition. Achieving success in robotics requires teamwork, supporting fellow members, and reaching common objectives. E.G.G.'s commitment to gracious professionalism, strategic teamwork, and robust partnerships has made this

Meet the BurritoBots 24218 Our young, rising team is rolling up their sleeves to build robots, learn new tricks, and bring big energy and fresh ideas to everything they do.

Engineering Gear Giants (E.G.G) 24312 Our veteran team is taking on the challenge of building a high-performance robot while optimizing team dynamics. By leveraging clear communication, task delegation, and iterative problem-solving, they push both their engineering skills and collaboration to the next level. Experience meets strategy—proving that strong teamwork drives stronger robots.

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