CADD

CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) is the use of computers to create, modify, and visualize technical drawings and 3D models for designing products, buildings, or machines. CADD is one of many important roles on our team! CADD leader, Kaitlyn Steinwand, brings her ideas to life as we incorporate them into our robot! Kaitlyn helps simplify production, minimize errors, and optimize the robot’s performance. Her expertise in design software ensures that the team can quickly adapt to challenges, make improvements, and stay competitive throughout the season.
Coding
Coding is the process of writing instructions that a computer or robot can understand and follow to perform tasks. It gives step-by-step directions to make technology work the way we want. Coding leader, Lukas Straub, is crucial to our robotics team because they ensure the robot operates smoothly by writing and optimizing the software that controls its movements, sensors, and automation. Their expertise in programming allows the team to develop autonomous functions, driver controls, and strategic decision-making algorithms, giving the robot a competitive edge, ensuring everyone understands the code, and contributing to improvements throughout the season.

Fabrication
Fabrication is the process of making parts or objects, usually by cutting, shaping, or assembling materials like metal, wood, or plastic. In robotics, it involves building the physical components of the robot based on designs and plans. Fabrication leader, Hunter DeMartin, is crucial to our robotics team because he ensures the robot’s physical structure is built to precision based on designs and plans. Their expertise in fabrication allows the team to produce durable parts, assemble the robot efficiently, and troubleshoot any mechanical issues, giving us a competitive edge and ensuring the robot performs at its best throughout the season.
