Home of Cougar Robotics
Recently, Team 1403 won the highest award in FIRST, the Chairman's Award, at the New Jersey Regional. Also, Team 1403 won the Xerox Creativity Award at the New York Regional. Finally, at the Boston Regional, Team 1403 was seeded on the third alliance.
Team 1403 Cougar Robotics has transformed from a loose association of 35 student robot enthusiasts in 2004, to a diverse, dedicated family of over 60 community members in 2010.
From high school students like us to adult engineers; from elementary-aged students to seniors; from our township to the world…everyone seems drawn to FIRST, and we’re proud to be the hub of that enthusiasm.
Some of us thrive on intellectual competition and gravitate toward the strategy sub-team. Some enjoy an engineering challenge, and gravitate toward programming, design, electrical or mechanical sub-teams. Some love the team spirit and enjoy participating in and displaying our many community events. Some are bitten by the thrill of turning a set of game design specs into a functional robot in just 6 weeks. Some just love being on a team where everyone is welcome, respected, valued and encouraged to contribute in his or her own way.
With the help of our parents, mentors, sponsors and volunteers, we have emerged a team known for our willingness to share our resources and eager to be active participants in our communities, both near and far.
Participating in FIRST has helped us all gain:
- Enhanced leadership and social skills
- Hands on experience in real life applications of engineering
- Dedication and passion to task
- Community service opportunities
- Increased self-confidence
- The ability to approach and tackle complex problems
- Public speaking skills
- Interest and aptitude to pursue science and technology degrees and careers
- Respect from school and community
- Scholarship opportunities
Welcome to Team 1403 Cougar Robotics Website!
FRC Rocks!
Hoping for more big Awards this season
Problem solving at its best
Go Team 1403!
On the competition floor
Just another day in the robotics lab
Our very own Woodie Flowers Award winner
A glimpse at our official KickOff Event
Design excellence in the making
Another exciting KickOff in our auditorium
Raising the next generation of robotics students
A taste of Team 1403 team spirit