HEAT Robotics have begun

HEAT is an acronym for Home Educators Around Texoma. However the robotics team is usually been known for their acronym of MARS which stood for Maniacs Attempting Robot Science. As much as we loved being the MARS team we discovered that we were confusing our competitors and the judges, so we are now the HEAT robotics team. And they have begun....


Off to the races we go and for the prize we compete as we try and fulfill this years robotic challenge. We are still in the dark to what our challenge may be but they have given us a little teaser and some highly valuable information. Our teaser video shows oil wells, lightening, car parts, and the words High Octane are used over and over. We can only guess at this point and therefore most of us are pondering Cars??? Not sure, but September 12th is the official kick off day and be assured I will let you in on the secret. We were also told that our spotters will be very valuable on the field giving us another hint that our drivers will likely not be able to see where they are driving.

With all this information we are assimilating, the Heat Robot club has begun once again. We've had two meetings thus far. One to just inform what is happening and the other one to introduce TEAM mentality! They work as a team for one another, not against one another. It is a great opportunity for any school aged child to learn what it means to be on a team. One aspect we have changed is that this year we are forming a company. Our company has many job opportunities. For example there is drivers, spotters, builders, website upkeep (we will also be on facebook this year), media, morale leaders, photography and video, marketing and oral presentations. This last meeting we had professionals come in and teach them what a resume is, what it looks like, and how they are to market themselves for a particular job. Yes, everyone has to come up with their own resume and apply for the position/s they are wanting! How cool is that? Robot Club, Inc. is on their way to forming their company, performing their jobs, manufacturing their robot, and marketing its abilities.

Come along on the journey with us? We will have a blast, but hold on tight because remember it is High Octane!