Category Archives: Memphis Robotics

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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Desoto 4-H robotics team Bound for Indiana Contest

Posted on August 22, 2013 by dkohn96

From Commercial Appeal by Henry Bailey Jr Aug 21, 2013 [Stan Carroll / The Commercial Appeal] The DeSoto 4-H Robotineers robotics club’s high school-age team-champs in Mississippi competition in May – are getting the gears meshing to secure financial help … Continue reading →

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The MLGW A-BLAZING RACE

Posted on August 2, 2013 by dkohn96
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