RoboZone Podcast

Episode Description -In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Allison from FRC Team 3538 the RoboJackets. Allison provides some history of the team, her involvement and how the team's success comes from their ability to problem solve quickly. Allison also provides some input on how teams can improve their processes quickly through a concise problem solving process. Finally we discuss the upcoming season, how her team will approach the season and how much Allison LOVES Colson Wheels! This is an episode you will want to hear completely! Interview Panel:Allison Kneisler - Head Mentor Team 3538 The RoboJacketsTeam Website:https://sites.google.com/rjk12.com/team3538/homeWebsite mentioned in podcast:https://www.buyswervewheels.comhttps://www.ltu.edu/

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/r1L8Zb___6EEpisode Description -In this episode, I get the chance to talk with the Leadership Team from Team 7762, the Autopilots. They provide some history of their team since forming the team in 2018. They provide some details on how Covid affected the team during its first couple of years in existence. Looking forward to the 2024 FRC competitive season they try to guess what the game might involve and the challenges that await all FRC teams in the upcoming season. Interview Panel:Rob Black - Head MentorAutopilot Leadership Team - Tyler (Captain), Andrew (Build Lead), Charlie (Safety Captain and Electrical Lead) and Gabe (CAD Lead)

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7XSC2H2F6go Episode Description -In this episode, David Russell and Ed Wynne stop by to give us their FIRST Take on the CENTERSTAGE FTC Game for the 2023 competitive season. We break down the game, make some comparisons to past FRC games and start to see where teams might focus their efforts. This game is complex and challenging so we hope you enjoy this episode.Interview Panel:David Russell - Mentor, Iron DamsEd Wynne - Programming Mentor, 3 Hartland Robotics FTC Teams

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/gVCKQCWWpXgEpisode Description -In this episode, we speak to LTU's Executive Director of Admissions Jane Rohrback. Jane talks about all the scholarships that LTU provides to potential students to the university. From Sports scholarships to STEM and Robotics scholarships, LTU has a vast array of opportunities for students looking to find a university to attend. Kane provides some great advice for students, parents and even mentors when looking at the next step for students leaving high school. It is never too early to start the research for high school students and their scholastic goals. Interview Panel:Jane Rohrback, LTU Executive Director of AdmissionsLinks Mentioned:https://www.ltu.edu/admissionshttps://www.ltu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/CiwRshYrIg0 Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up and check in on the success of Lawernce Technological University's Robofest events that happened during the same time span as the FIRST FRC season. Shannan palonis, LTU's Robofest Coordinator, explains what happened during the series of events and what LTU is focused on for next years Robofest schedule!Interview Panel:Shannan Palonis - LTU Robofest CoordinatorErik Rosvold - Robofest Coach (8 years) and Side HostLinks Mentioned:http://www.robofest.net/

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/urEQmirOiHcEpisode Description -In this episode, Jeff Parks form Error Code 404 stops by and discusses grants. He provides some in-depth detailed instructions on how you can find, apply for and possibly get awarded Grants for your team. Jeff, as the expert Grant writer, also details on some grants to avoid if you are new to grant writing. Every team could use more money so we hope this episode starts your grant writing journey!Interview Panel:Jeff Parks - Head Coach for Team 7226https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/sH-ftw8SWJIEpisode Description -In this episode, I discuss on how to create a 501.c3 Non-Profit Organization for your robotics team with Cheryl form the Twisted Angels. Cheryl and her robotics squad just completed this a couple years ago and has helped the Twisted Teams write grants and help get the funds they need each season. The links we reference in this episode are displayed for you below and for your use!Interview Panel:Cheryl Thornton - Head Coach for Team 4422https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4422501.c3 Links:https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-start-a-501c3/https://form1023.org/nonprofit-articles-of-incorporation-501c3-template-sample

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/a5cwSNGeww0Episode Description -In this episode, we interview the third member of the Winning Alliance (Team 6090 - Wayland Wildcats) from the FIRST in Michigan State Championships. Each panel member provides a small recap of each of their season, what MSC was like in the qualification matches and how their alliance was meant to become the champs! We get to hear from Mentors and Students including the Drive Coach and a Student Driver of the Wildcats! Interview Panel:Rod Killips - Co-Head Coach - Team 6090 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6090Dave Merice - Co-Head Coach - Team 6090Isabel - Marketing, Social Media and Outreach - Team 6090Alex C. - Head Coder and Driver - Team 6090Alex K. - Design Lead and Drive Coach - Team 6090

Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/xIkBQmlQ9x4Episode Description -In this episode, we check in with two thirds of the WINNING Alliance from the Michigan State Championships. Each panel member provides a small recap of each of their seasons, what MSC was like in the qualification matches and how their alliance was meant to become the champs! We get to hear from both Drive Coaches and a Student Driver in this episode and how each position saw the game field and what it took to win the State Championship here in Michigan. Interview Panel:Donovan Whitehead - Drive Coach - Team 217 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/217Jeff Olson - Drive Coach - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506David Goodheart - Driver - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506

In this episode we check in with Jake Hawley from Team 7211 Hollywood! Jake provides us with a little history of Team Hololywood and how they have been lucky enough to make the FIRST in Michigan State Championships every year since he helped start the team. We collectively talk about what FOM State Championships are like and how teams should get ready for some intense robot action! We would like to thank ALL of the volunteers that help make States Chapionships a reality! Interview Panel:Jake Hawley - Team 7211 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7211

Episode Description -In this episode we check in with three FIRST FRC Alumni from around the FIRST in Michigan area on how their teams have done thus far in the Charged Up Season! The panel discusses their experiences in FIRST and tells us what they bring to their teams from their days as students now that they have become mentors. We discuss the FIM State Championships and David, from the Twisted Devils, teaches us the Russell Shuffle!Interview Panel:Matthew Seifert - Team 4453 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4453David Russell - Team 4381 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4381Gavin Storts - Team 1684 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1684

Episode Description -In this episode we continue with our favorite scouting app for Charged Up Scoutradioz! We ask how the season is going with our panel of interviewees and how they have used ScoutRadioz across their events thus far in the Charged Up Season!Interview Panel:Clint "Eric" Hawks - Scouting Mentor for Team 7166Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Nirav Patel - Drive Coach for Team 102Links mentioned in the recording: Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/

Episode Description - In this episode our round table discussion revolves around the Charged Up Game and experiences from Comp Week 2. The interview panel provides some input on what they had learned, how the game is evolving and what the Meta might be in the weeks to come.Interview Panel: Jay Tembrink - Team 494/70 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/494Ben Shoemaker - Team 3655 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3655

Episode Description -In this episode our round table discussion revolves around the Charged Up Game and experiences from Comp Week 1 of the Charged Up season. The interview panel provides some input on what they had learned, how you can play defense on the swerve and other great pieces of advice going into your FIRST competition. This is an episode you may need a pen and paper for so enjoy the episode! Interview Panel:Ray Pratt - Team 2611 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2611Don Ridge - Team 1506 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506Bruce Stone - Team 302 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/302

Episode Description -In this episode we continue with our 3rd in depth discussion on scouting for Charged Up and how Scoutradioz might be the scouting system you have been looking for and can implement in your scouting program leading up the the competitive weeks. The tag team crew from Team 102 talks takes us through an additional demo on the analytics of the application and how even alliance selection can be done while using Scoutradioz! There is a great deal lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!Interview Panel:Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Nirav Patel - Drive Coach for Team 102Nicholas Giampino - Scouting 2nd for Team 102Links mentioned in the recording: Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/

Episode Description -In this episode, we speak with Martin Beeker a FRC Head Referee Alumni and current FRC Lead Robot Inspector Mark Kramarczyk. Martin and mark provide their recommendations on how teams should get ready for the upcoming competitive weeks for the Charged Up Season! They provide a summary of the activities that teams will perform and interact with both referees and inspectors during a event. WE would like to thank Martin and Mark for everything they do as volunteers in their positions and what they do for the FRC community in FIRST!Interview Panel:Martin Beeker - FRC Head Referee AlumniMark Kramarczyk - FRC Lead Robot Inspector and Grand PoobahVideo Link: https://youtube.com/live/gILCfTRL-yE

Episode Description -In this episode we continue our discussion on scouting for Charged Up and how Scoutradioz might be the scouting system you have been looking for and can implement in your scouting program leading up the the competitive weeks. The tag team crew from Team 102 talks takes us through an additional demo on the analytics of the application and how even alliance selection can be done while using Scoutradioz! There is a great deal lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!Interview Panel:Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Jordan Lees - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Links mentioned in the recording: Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/Podcast Links:Video Link: https://youtube.com/live/M89EDLFMqfQ

Episode Description -In this special episode I interview a a couple of FRC Alumni that are now mentoring their team and getting ready for the FRC Charged Up Season and at the same time creating one of the most robust and configurable scouting apps I have ever seen Scoutradioz! The tag team crew from Team 102 talks about the history of Scoutradioz, where to start from and how it can improve your teams scouting capabilities for any FRC Game! There is a lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about Scoutradioz and don't forget to join their Discord!Interview Panel:Michael O'Connell - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Jordan Lees - Scoutradioz Developer and Mentor for Team 102Links mentioned in the recording: Scoutradioz Discord: https://discord.gg/9CRytVW6Scoutradioz Website: https://scoutradioz.com/home/

Episode Description:In this special episode I interview a group of FRC Alumni that are now mentoring teams and getting ready for the FRC Charged Up Season but more importantly develop and have released PHOTOVISION for FRC teams to use on their robots! The round table crew talks about the history of PhotonVision, where to start from and how it can improve your robots capabilities for any FRC Game! There is a lot of information packed into this episode so please use the links below and start to learn about PhotonVision and don't forget to join their Discord!Interview Panel:Matthew Morley - PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 5940Chris Gerth - PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 1736Banks Troutman - Lead PhotonVision Developer and Mentor for Team 2974Links mentioned in the recording: PhotonVision Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wYxTwymPhotonVision Website: https://photonvision.org/PhotonVision Docs Website: https://docs.photonvision.org/en/latest/docs/getting-started/installation/index.htmlPodcast Links:Audio link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/robozone-podcast-episode-182-vision-makeVideo Link: https://youtube.com/live/EHJ0oPRZTN8

Episode Description -In this special episode I interview the Director and Coordinator for Robofest at LTU. Christopher and Shannan provide not only the history of the program, which started in 1999, but how this year the festivities and competition will be back in person after the pandemic has subsided. Robofest's season has just started, and it is not too late to get this information out to our teams, friends and family members to see if there are students from 4th through 12th grades that would like an additional challenge! There will be students and teams form aroudn the world competing at Robofest this season and in person!Interview Panel:Christopher Cartwright - Director of RobofestShannan Palonis - Coordinator of RobofestLinks mentioned in the recording: Robofest Website: https://www.robofest.net/Robofest E-Mail: robofest@ltu.eduAudio link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/robozone-podcast-episode-181-robofest-atVideo Link: https://youtu.be/cTfKI095qjc

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this year's game. Defense will be a huge part of this game and the panel discusses how import defense will be! The panel also provides some input on where teams should focus their efforts for this week in the Charged-Up Season! Don't forget to watch the video series that FIRST in Michigan has on YouTube covering the Everybot Build for the 2023 Charged Up Season.Interview Panel:Bruce Stone - Team 302 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/302Ed Wynne/Mark Faunce - Team 3536 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3536Links mentioned in the recording: FIRST in Michigan Everybot Build Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd3tSwJfPHk&list=PL6fCSvDccI_6AlpMG64ZjrArrFbdb_nN6

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel provides their reactions to the release of the Charged Up 2023 FRC Competitive season. The panel discusses how teams should be focusing their efforts for Week 2. We discuss in detail the Swerve chassis and its application for this years game. We also discuss how defense will be the exciting figure 8 demolition derby in the middle of the field for excitement in the stands. Interview Panel:John Wolfert Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767Video Link: https://youtu.be/dO2rGXEo3mk

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff for the 2023 FRC Competitibe season. The panel discusses the game and how some teams might approach the design of their robots to accomplish certain aspects of the game. Interview Panel:Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084Matt Brechting - Team 4967 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4967

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Charged Up kickoff event hosted at Lawernce Technological University. The panel discusses the event and the support that LTU is doing for local teams in the area and the sponsorship for the RoboZonePodcast. Interview Panel:Dr. Selin Arslan - http://www.ltu.eduDenver Rochon - RoboZoneLorne Plant - RoboZone

Video Link: https://youtu.be/rTL2puCXUhwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reacts to the release of the Power Play FTC Game Animation trailer. The panel discusses their initial reactions, some suggestions and how your FTC team might want to approach the game and your robot design. Interview Panel:Chris Sommers - Team 5090 - The Loose Screws - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5090Jennifer Cellarius - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/Ed Wynne - Hartland Robotics - https://www.hartlandrobotics.org/

Video Link: https://youtu.be/T60Zll6bwhcEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the route to the Michigan State Robotics Championships with Team 27 Rush and Team 2337 EngiNERDS and looks back on the Rapid React Season. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Rush - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27Clinton Bolinger - Team 2337 EngiNERDS - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2337

Video Link: https://youtu.be/gYbmJbvJRvwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from World Champs event in Houston and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. Toics such as a Team Mom's compeition and t-shirt trading even make the discussion! Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Knight Vision - Team 3175 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3175Jason - Drive CoachCooper - Drive TeamMax - Drive TeamIzzy - Drive TeamHouse of Cards - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Chris - Drive CoachMarcus - Drive TeamPeyton - Drive TeamAndrews - Drive Team

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Michigan State Championships and looks back on the regular Rapid React Season. We also discuss what is happening currently at the World Championships in Houston.Kettering GoPro Corner Update:John WolfertInterview Panel:Ben Shoemaker - Team 3655 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3655Scott Stap - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084Russ Mars and Team Fridgebot - Team 5084 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/5084 Video Link: https://youtu.be/U8LmgmJ2c80

Episode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 5 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 2767 and 494 now with winning multiple blue banners we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing for State Championships in Michigan and around FIRST. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:Kim ShumakerJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Cory Walters - Team 2767 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2767Jay Tembrink - Team 494 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/494Video Link: https://youtu.be/G2GOZUFndCA

Video Link: https://youtu.be/b03WsR6waSIEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 4 events in the Rapid React season. With Team 33 and 4362 now with two blue banners a piece we discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 5. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action. Kettering GoPro Corner Update:Kim ShumakerJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Jim Zondag - Team 33 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/33James Garrett - Team 4362 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4362

Video Link: https://youtu.be/pLYDLNKkjswEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 3 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 4. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 3 and returning to action. Interview Panel:Isolina Carlini - Team 2832 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2832Joshua Dunston - Team 3357 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3357

Video Link: https://youtu.be/HrVfaHSG8KwEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 2 events at Kettering University 2 and Rochester. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 3. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 2 and returning to action. Interview Panel:Chris Purdy - Team 3534 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3534Allison Kneisler - Team 3538 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3538

Video Link: https://youtu.be/QuCxsiqfyqQEpisode Description -In this episode, our interview panel reviews the action from Week 1 events at Kettering University and Calvin University. We discuss what made teams successful and some of the strategies that we witnessed. We also talk about how we see the Meta changing into Week 2. We THANK all the volunteers for their efforts for Week 1 and returning to action. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertInterview Panel:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 RUSH - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/27Don Ridge - Team 1506 Metal Muscle - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1506Team 7226 Error 404 - https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/7226

Video Link: https://youtu.be/F0zsaJ5dKw4Episode Description -In this episode, John Wolfert and I talk about what we saw form the Week 0 Events being held around the world in preparation for the first Rapid React Week 1 events. We discuss strategies we saw, how defense might be a big part of this seasons game and how we will see multiple robots traverse the hanger in Week 1. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn Wolfert

Video Link: https://youtu.be/803jOJv_NQsEpisode Description -In this episode, we speak with panel of individuals that their sole focus is Scouting for the 2022 Rapid React season. They each provide their teams approach to both Pit Scouting and Match Scouting. We cover some of the important aspects of scouting for this game and scouting in general. Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertKim ShumakerSpecial Guests:David Reeves - Team 862 LightningJustin Christenson - Team 3536 ElectroEaglesDennis Burton - Team 3536 ElectroEagles

Episode Description -In this episode, we speak with panel of mentors about prepping your team for our FIRST event in the 2022 Rapid React season. We cover topics from Scouting, Batteries, Drive Teams and Student Behavior for events. These is a treasure-trove of information within this episode so make sure you have a pen and paper to jot down some notes! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertKim ShumakerSpecial Guests:Kyle Hughes - Team 27 Team RushJon Uren - Team 1684 The ChimerasCory Walters - Team 2767 Stryke ForceClinton Bolinger - Team 2337 The EngiNERDS

Video Link: https://youtu.be/STvmammVqS8Episode Description -In this episode, we speak to members of Team 3847 Spectrum and Team 95 The Grasshoppers to talk about their approaches for the 2022 Rapid React game and their robot designs. We cover Intakes, Indexing and the Climbers that each team has now developed and implementing to get ready for their Week 1 events in Rapid React. We also talk about the Open Alliance and the importance of information sharing between teams in a format the helps inspires students to learn from other teams then their own. This episode was jammed packed full of information and I would like to thank Allen, Mason and James for coming onboard! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Allen Gregory, Mason Abrell - Team 3847 Spectrum www.Spectrum3847.orgBlog.Spectrum3847.orgInstagram/twitter/facebook: @Spectrum3847James Cole-Henry - Team 95 - The GrasshoppersOpen Alliance Discord: https://discord.gg/pMxQD8SgJh

Episode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of Team 118 Robonauts and their 2022 Everybot design. We learn about the history of the Everybot and how with each passing season how the program evolves and continues to help FRC team be competitive from a singular design. This episode was jammed packed full of information that any team could use to get their teams ready for the start of the 2022 Rapid React Competitive season! We even have some Week 1 predictions from our panel on what we might see int he playoffs and perhaps winning events! Thank you to Ryan and Ethan for making themselves available for this stream recording and for what Team 118 does for the first community! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Ryan Stockton and Ethan Reed - Team 118 Robonauts - https://ccisdrobonauts.org/

RoboZone Podcast Episode 161 - Chairman's Award Process with 2021 CHAMPS Team 503 Frog ForceEpisode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of Team 503 Frog Force from Novi Michigan about the coveted Chairman's Award. As reigning 2021 World Chairman's Award Winners they stop by and provide some insights on how they approached the task of creating their 2021 submission for the Chairman's Award. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShumakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Tom Pospeshil and Ashna T. - Team 503 Frog Force - https://frogforce503.org/index.html Video Link: https://youtu.be/zwD1RFWVy9s

Episode Description -In this episode we speak to the members of the legendary Greenville Texas based Robowranglers Team 148 on how they approach each season with their design and build strategy. This episode was filmed and streamed LIVE on our stream. We also check in with Kim and John from Kettering University on activities on the Kettering Campus as Competition Week 1 events are not too far from realization! Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShumakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Adrienne Emerson and Students - Team 148 Robowranglers - www.robowranglers148.com Video Link: https://youtu.be/aWT0gc3P2kQ

Episode Description -In this episode we catch up with Kim and John as part of our Go Pro Update series sponsored by Kettering University. In addition, Kyle and Dennis stop by from Team 27 RUSH to go over what teams should be accomplishing for the Rapid React game after Kickoff and up to the end of the 6 week build season. There is a lot of information in this episode so get your pens and pencils out for some note taking!Kettering University GoPro Corner UpdateKim ShoemakerJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Kyle and Dennis Hughes - Head Mentors - Team 27 RUSH

Episode Description -In this episode we catch up with John form Kettering University to ask about the preparations for the 2022 FRC Kick Event being hosted at Kettering University. Also in this episode, Andy Baker, Owner of AndyMark and Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of AndyMark. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! Special thanks to Andy for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Kettering Univeristy GoPro Corner UpdateJohn WolfertSpecial Guests:Andy Baker - Owner - AndyMark

In this episode, RC, Owner of West Coast Products and Head Mentor for his FRC Team stops by and gives us a little bit of history of WCP. He talks about the success of products they have offered in the past. He talks to us about the coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He provides insights his company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to RC for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:RC - Owner - West Coast ProductsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/NDbEVQii978

In this episode, Greg Needel from REV Robotics stops by and gives us a history of REV robotics and what they have to offer this coming FRC 2022 Rapid React season! He has products in hand and provides insights on the approach that each of the new products underwent in the design process to make it easier for robotics teams to design the electronics boards. Greg also provides the updates on the company's approach to supporting FIRST while also handling challenges with a pandemic. This is an episode that you will want to listen to AND Watch! Special thanks to Greg for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:Greg Needel - Co-Owner - REV RoboticsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/VtoqKboGKy4

RoboZone Podcast Episode #154 - The History of Swerve Drive Specialties and the MK Module Episode Description -In this episode, Patrick Woolfenden from Swerve Drive Specialties stops by and gives us a history of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules that his company offers to the FRC Teams. If you have not heard of the MK series of Swerve Drive Modules than this is your opportunity to learn about how they came to be and the modifications and iteration the module has undergone over the past couple of years! This was an interview I was very much looking forward to recording. There are separate video and audio versions of the podcast so please chose which one or perhaps both that you would like to consume! Special thanks to Patrick for giving me the chance to interview him for the podcast! Special Guests:Patrick Woolfenden - Owner - Swerve Drive SpecialtiesVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/yBf95OLFQx4Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13110964/episode-154

Episode Description -In this episode, we recap the events at Kettering Kick-off 2021 over the two days that made up the event. In addition, we talked to the newly inducted members of Kettering University's Robotics Society. Emma, Abby and Julia tell us what it was like to get the news that they had been chosen for induction in the society and what they went through to apply. Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guests:Emma MuccianteAbigail WolfJulia RickabaughVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/zoRmOnKdNMA

Episode Description -In this episode, Chris Sommers stops by and provides his views and thoughts on the release of the Freight Frenzy FTC game for 2021. He provides his recommendations for how teams may want to prepare and build their robots to compete and overcome the challenges of the game. We review some of the rules and also draw some similarities and differences between FRC and FTC. Special Guests:Chris Sommers - FTC Team 5237 - The Loose ScrewsVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/4eVjmqbt-9A

Episode Description -In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Gerry Cuomo, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates us on the Blockchain! We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future. Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guest:Gerry Cuomo - IBMVideo Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/2ysm1kZTIbM

Episode Description -In this episode, we continue our new monthly series of podcasts in conjunction with Kettering University and IBM. This series will include subjects of AI and Cryptocurrency. Special Guest Ruchir, Computer Scientist working for IBM, educates our panel on these subjects. We cover the history, current trends and what we look to see in the future. For this episode Ruchir educates us on the benefits of AI through Supply-Chain, Security and Medicine!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:John WolfertSpecial Guest:Ruchir Puri - IBMKettering Summer Camps:https://kettering.edu/academics/precollege

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with Art Nowakowski from the More Martians, Team 70 out of Goodrich Michigan as part of the FIM Top 20 Interview series! This is our final interview in this series, and we will soon be releasing a survey to poll across the country for the Top 20 FRC Teams in the USA which will be voted on by YOU! Follow the podcast for more information on when that will be available.FIM Top 20 Interview:Art Nowakowski - Team 70Team Website:https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/70/2018Team 70 Sponsors:General MotorsState of MichiganFiat Chrysler Automotive FoundationKettering UniversityPatti EngineeringLeoniMidstates Bolt & Screw Co.Mid Michigan Robotics AlliancePolyflex ProductsSpentechFord MotorGoodrich High School