Archived WeRobot News
2023-2024 Season
Jun 09, 2024, Closure of Season 2023-2024 and Commencement of Season 2024-2025
Today, WeRobot HS mentors and advisors gathered together to celebrate the successful and fruitful 2023-2024 season. This year, one of our first-year teams, composed of 3rd graders, qualified for the Vex IQ World Championship, while two teams advanced to the regional championship. Throughout the season, our students and mentors not only garnered numerous awards but also cultivated lifelong skills such as engineering, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
During our celebratory dinner, we honored our hard-working high school mentors with PVSA awards, including a delightful letter from the White House.
We welcomed two new mentors who will join us for the upcoming season, introducing them to the commitments and importance of mentorship, as well as the distinctions between Vex IQ and FRC.
We eagerly anticipate the challenges and successes that await us in the upcoming 2024-2025 season!
Apr 28, 2024, WeRobot attended the 20th Celebrate the Music Festival, Belmont, CA.
At Celebrate the Music, WeRobot leaders Kevin and Rien along with WeRobot advisors Jerry and Mayuri presented VexIQ Robots to the community. The stall was very popular among both parents and kids for test driving and a first taste of an enjoyable engineering experience.
According to their website, "SchoolForce’s Celebrate the Music Festival is the largest annual community event in Belmont and raises funds to keep our music programs in Belmont Redwood-Shores Schools by supporting SchoolForce, the Belmont-Redwood Shores Education Foundation."​​​
Apr 21, 2024, Yellow Team (2014W) is getting
ready for the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship!
Mar 18, 2024, Yellow Team (2014W) is invited to the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship!
Mar 2 - Mar 3, 2024, Big days and Big days: 2024 Northern California VIQRC Regional Championships
Both the Red Team and the Yellow Team welcomed their show day this weekend. The Yellow team kicked off the excitement on March 2 at the Elementary School Regional Championship, clinching the "Innovate Award" for their exceptional unique design, acknowledged by both judges and fellow teams. Following on March 3 at the Middle School Regional Championship, the Red Team continued the momentum with their adept coding techniques and innovative programming designs, securing the "Think Award".
In the 2023-2024 season, WeRobot mentors lead 3 teams, a total of 15 first-year students in Robotics from 5 local schools. All students gained lifetime experiences in engineering, teamwork, and overcoming challenges and obstacles. Huge thanks to our WeRobot High School mentors for their invaluable contributions and guidance within our local communities!
Robot Inspection
Judges Interview
Yellow Team's Red block Scheme and Full Parking
the Yellow team 2014w
the Red Team 2014F
Feb 28, 2024, Yellow Team (2014w) Drew Social Media's Attention
Robotics Youtuber "Flying Cheese" shouted out Kevin's team, the yellow team, for their unique robot: RoboTrons. That's a popular channel with thousands of subscribers.
Feb 27, 2024, Work Harder and Achieve More
The Red Team and the Green Team are diligently preparing for the upcoming competitive regional State championships in March. Kevin and Rein, mentors for both teams, guided the Red Team in implementing the full parking design, while the Green Team focused on enhancing their driving and programming skills to achieve their highest scores in history.
Feb 20, 2024, Yellow Team (2014W) is invited to the Northern California VIQRC Elementary School Regional Championship for their superb skills rankings!
Feb 17, 2024, Yellow Team (2014W) Won the Great Design Award!
The diligent efforts of 2014W have finally borne fruit at today's Dublin tournament. Winning the Design Award, the team stands out among numerous others in Northern California. 2014W distinguishes itself as the sole team capable of achieving remarkable feats such as scoring all 3 red blocks, occupying the full park, and successfully scoring 3 color blocks. Impressively, the judges were won over by the team's meticulous handwriting in their design notes and the captivating presentation. In addition, 2014W has achieved a skills high score of 132, placing them 62nd in California!
What Makes Our Robot Unique
Design Notes
Judges Interview
Jan 20, 2024, What a Harvest Day in Sandpiper VEXIQ Robotics Tournament
All WeRobot teams and HS mentors had a bountiful day at the Sandpiper VEXIQ Robotics tournament. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Sandpiper Robotics program, where all our HS mentors embarked on their robotics journey. Today is the day to showcase how our HS mentors give back to the community.
The Red Team (2014F), the middle school team led by Rien and Satoru, clinched the Excellence Award, securing a spot in the State Championship for the 2023-2024 season. Their total score placed them in the top 25 in the US and the top 75 in the world! Their well-crafted design notebook and detailed interviews captivated the judges' attention, ultimately earning them the Excellent Award.
The Yellow Team (2014W), comprised of all 3rd graders and led by Kevin and Jenkins, impressed the judges with their unique robot design and strategies. They are the only known team capable of consistently handling two big red blocks, along with other small blocks. Their full parking caught the eyes of the entire audience at the tournament, leading them to receive the "Creative Award" without a doubt.
The Green Team (2014S), led by Rien and Giancarlos, showed remarkable dedication in their first year. Despite being newcomers, they put together a functional robot, comprehensive design notes, and a well-prepared presentation for the judges' interview. The students were delighted with what they had learned and how they transformed design ideas into a working robot.
Special recognition goes to Rien and Kevin for taking on various roles on tournament day. Rien played a key role in planning and setup, serving as an Emcee for the second consecutive year. Kevin, in his first year, assumed the roles of Robot Inspector, Referee, and Emcee, forming a great Emcee team with humorous and enthusiastic energy that pleased the crowd throughout the event.
During the award ceremony, Kevin and Rien were honored with the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award for their volunteer service and impact on the community. Congratulations!
2014W is holding the big red
2014S is in Judges Interview
2014W is in Judges Interview
The EMCee Team
2014F is in full-speed run
Dec 12, 2023, Red Team (2014F) Promotes the Robot to version 2.0
Guided by three WeRobot mentors, students enthusiastically worked on enhancing and constructing their new version of the robot. This team comprises both middle and elementary schoolers. The fifth-grader kept pace with the middle schoolers. Truly amazing!
Dec 2, 2023, Yellow Team (2014W) attended their first VEX IQ tournament @East Palo Alto, California
What a long hard day for Yellow Team! Making finals for the first time, Yellow Team achieved best scores many times with a team match score of 76 and a finals ranking of 13th. The unique design for red block scoring mechanism amazed many this tournament and allowed the team to stand out in design interview and team matches.
The mentor's hard work has recognized by parents with thumbs up. Here are their testimonies:
"Thanks Kevin for working so hard with the boys, really appreciat you hard works and time. Without your leading they can't go this far today. You are amazing"
"Kevin, I want to express my gratitude for your strong advocacy for the team today. It's a big milestone for the team and wouldn't have been possible without your and Jenkins support. Thank you for dedicating your time, staying engaged throughout the competition, and providing valuable support and strategy input. Your mature handling of conflicts is noteworthy, especially considering your age"
"Thanks to Kevin and Jenkins for their incredible works for the team! I never saw a 14 years old kid like Kevin devoting all his passion and efforts to help the younger kids. All his works made today's tournament as a fantastic experience for the boys."
"I saw Kevin every step of the way today. He did way more than our expectations. He was on top of every little thing and literally went beyond. I felt like a real team coach taking the team to success"
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Caution: Driving Tips
Design Interview
Strategies, Strategies
Two red blocks stacked up
Dec 2, 2023, Red Team (2014F) attended their first VEX IQ tournament @Dublin, Califonia
Red Team earned their new best score of 75 in team match and 45 in total skills. They did well in design interview. They learned to communicate with other teams effectively and showed good sportsmanship. They never gave up despite low scores and kept persevering.
Nov 26, 2023, Red Team and Yellow Team are ready for their first VEX IQ tournament
With 40 pages of design notebooks for Red team and 35 pages for Yellow team, well-prepared design interview and innovative robots, Red team and Yellow team are ready for their very first VEX IQ tournament on December 2nd 2023. Green team is also on the way to get their robot ready for their first tournament in January. Cheers!
Nov 17, 2023, Green Team Attends Sandpiper Scrimmage
The mentor guided the students in a discussion on match strategy, and the students were clearly enthusiastic about the proposed tactics.
Nov 17, 2023, Yellow Team Attends Sandpiper Scrimmage
Yellow Team gains real-time experience ahead of December and January Vex IQ tournaments. It's a great opportunity to fine-tune their skills, enhance their teamwork, and gain practical insights that will contribute to their success in the tournaments.
Nov 14, 2023, Red Team's Inovations
Red team's has made big changes to their Robot! Check out how it works in these videos.
Nov 11, 2023, Yellow Team's New Design
After a month of hard work with the mentors, Yellow Team has built two prototypes for a claw mechanism that can score the large red block. This ensures the robot scores higher in each match, since most robots cannot handle the red block.
Oct 10 and Oct 16, 2023, First Red and Green Team Meetings
A big day for Red and Green teams!
Oct 7, 2023, First Yellow Team Meeting
What an exciting day for the Yellow Team! Mentors, students and parents start their journey in Robotics.
Sep 30, 2023, Kevin Publishes His First Book
Today, Kevin's bilingual picture book was listed on amazon.com officially! The principal of Carlmont High School is among the first group of readers. The authors derive no profit from the book, ensuring its charitable nature for children learning English or Chinese.
Sep 30, 2023, Second High School Mentors Zoom Meeting
We've officially formed WeRobot Robotics teams—Red, Green, and Yellow! In this process, we carefully considered multiple dimensions, including the availability of students and mentors, as well as scheduling room for weekly meetings. Delightfully, students from two local middle schools and three elementary schools have joined the WeRobot community this year.
Sep 22, 2023, High School Mentors Meet with Parents
WeRobot high school mentors finally met with parents eager to enroll their children in our robotics programs. A concise yet impactful presentation left parents satisfied and hopeful for their kids' robotic exploration with WeRobot.
Sep 16, 2023, First High School Mentors Zoom Meeting
We kicked off the first meeting with our newly recruited high school mentors who are experienced in VexIQ with solid skills in both robotics and mentoring. A mentor training lecture was given in the meeting. Simultaneously, the recruitment of robotics teams in local elementary and middle schools was ongoing.
Aug 06, 2023,
Kevin & Rien's initiative meeting @ the Bagel Store in Redwood Shores
We crafted our strategy, established goals, and outlined action plans for the 2023-2024 season. Initiating the recruitment phase, we began enlisting high school mentors and students from elementary and high schools who wanted to start robotics with WeRobot.
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