Category Archives: Memphis Robotics

Students Compete In Louisiana Underwater Robot Competition

Posted on May 23, 2016 by dkohn96

The Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate (5/21, Richards) reported that the “US Navy National SeaPerch Challenge pitted teams of middle and high school students against each other” as they “raced handmade underwater robot-like contraptions…during a competition Saturday at the LSU Natatorium.” … Continue reading →

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Whitehaven Elementary Heads to Vex World Championships

Posted on April 20, 2016 by dkohn96

From: WREG WHITEHAVEN, Tenn. — They are not even old enough to drive cars yet, but these Whitehaven kids are driving robots all the way to an international competition. Whitehaven Elementary students are leaving to compete in the world robotics … Continue reading →

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Collierville Robotics @ TSA Conference

Posted on April 19, 2016 by dkohn96

On Apr 6-9 Collierville HS participated at the TN State TSA conference Vex Robotics Competition and were Tournament Semifinalists (VRC/VEXU). Congratulations Collierville!!! See VEX Website

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Collierville HS Wins VEX State Championship

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dkohn96

Congratulations to the Collierville VEX Robotics Team who won the TN State Championship on Saturday in Nashville. The robot named “The Illuminati” was crowned Tournament Champion and will advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, KY April 20-23. … Continue reading →

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Robots shoot and score at Collierville High School robotics competition

Posted on February 10, 2016 by dkohn96

From Commercial Appeal By Linda A. Moore Posted: Jan. 16, 2016 Inside the varsity gym at Collierville High School Saturday, balls flew through the air, teammates cheered each other’s success, referees in striped shirts made sure everyone observed the rules … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Robotics Competitions In Memphis

Posted on January 13, 2016 by dkohn96

Vex Dragon Robotic Invitational (VRC and VIQC) 01/16/2016 @ Collierville High School West TN FIRST Lego League Championship 01/23/2015 @ University of Memphis, University Center Ballroom GRAD GRIFFIN NOTHING BUT NET (VRC) 01/29/2016 @ Grad Academy Vex Dragon Robotics Invitational … Continue reading →

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2014 Robot Gift Guide

Posted on March 4, 2015 by dkohn96

From IEEE Spectrum [editor note: Better late than never…..catching up on posting some robot news!] Read Article

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Swiss technology, robotics company to bring 200 jobs to Memphis

Posted on March 4, 2015 by dkohn96

From: WMC Action News 5 Date: Mar 3, 2015 MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) ABB, a Swiss company that specializes in power and automation technology, announced that they will soon bring hundreds of new jobs to Memphis. According to an ABB spokesperson, … Continue reading →

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FIRST Robotics in Memphis needs Volunteers

Posted on November 11, 2014 by dkohn96

FIRST is a K12 robotics program founded by Dean Kamen (of Segway fame) that is designed to get kids interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM for short). In Memphis, there are a number of First Lego League Teams … Continue reading →

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Local Team Places in MS BEST Robot Compeition

Posted on October 27, 2013 by dkohn96

From Evangelical Christian School Website SWAT Places in BEST Competition! Posted: October 23, 2013 Mississippi Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) is designed to inspire and interest students in engineering, science, and technology through participation in an exciting sports-like technology … Continue reading →

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