Robotics
"Inspiring STEM Exploration Through Hands-On Robotics and Fun."
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire students to explore STEM through the hands-on experience of designing, building, and programming robots based on sound engineering principles while having fun in the process.
Our History
The King’s Academy launched its Robotics Program in 2014-2015 with both a high school FTC team (15 students) and two junior high FLL teams (12 students). The school’s junior high students now have a Robotics/Engineering course elective in lieu of FLL teams, increasing availability to more students. Starting in 2019-20 the high school students also have an Intro to Engineering course utilizing Project Lead the Way curriculum.
Our Teams
Midknight Mayhem #15385
Hardware |
Software |
Business |
| Aiden Hargreaves* | Andrew Wong* | Andrew Lam |
| Bowen Duan | Nathan Li | |
| Alexander King | Daniel Yang | |
| Benjamin Wong | Caitlyn Barton | |
| Evan Otani | Ryan Liu |
*Lead
Midknight Madness #7854
Hardware |
Software |
Business |
| Noah Kim* | Kevin Zhang* | Iris Zheng* |
| Ethan Ho | Roy Lee | |
| Nick Morrison | Derek Huang | |
| Aiden Carvalho | Matthew Chang | |
| Carli Nishitoyo | Jonah Cha | |
| Dylan Wang |
*Lead
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology)
Founded in 1989, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) prides itself on its leadership in the scientific arena and its commitment to building a strong foundation for the country's future workforce. Founder Dean Kamen, the recipient of the 2000 National Medal of Technology, has "awakened the innovative and imaginative leadership in America's youth to the excitement of science and technology." FIRST has competitions for several different age groups, from JrFLL (Junior FIRST LEGO League) for elementary school students, FLL (FIRST LEGO League) for middle school students, to FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) and FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) for high school students.
First Tech Challenge (FTC)
The King’s Academy partners with FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) to offer students in grades 7-12 an exciting robotics experience. Teams design, build, and program reusable robots to compete in alliances, applying real-world engineering principles.
Students also excel in outreach, design, and strategy, earning recognition through FTC awards. Learn more on the FIRST FTC website.
First LEGO League (FLL)
Introduces younger students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.
Access FIRST FLL website.