Game: A fast-paced, high-throughput scoring challenge focused on rapid ball cycling, long-range accuracy, and dynamic shooting while in motion. Teams are rewarded for efficiency, precision, and the ability to score from anywhere on the field, including full-court shots and autonomous routines. Key Features:

• 400° continuous turret for full-field targeting and tracking
• Longitudinal spindexer (“racetrack”) enabling smooth, high-speed ball flow
• Capable of shooting accurately while moving
• Underglow lighting system for visibility and style
• Slapdown modular intake for fast, reliable ground pickup
• Brainboard design for highly accessible and organized electronics
• High throughput system capable of up to 8 balls per second
• Innovative tubing configuration for optimized ball pathing
• Extendable hopper for increased storage and efficiency
• Full Kraken drive system for powerful, responsive movement
• Full-court shooting capability

Awards:

• Las Vegas Regional Finalists
• Las Vegas Autonomous Award (sponsored by Google.org)

Fun Fact: Bruce features FORGE’s first-ever turret design. The team, founded in 2012, was previously known as SWAT Bots and ATA before becoming FORGE. This robot represents a major evolution in both design ambition and technical capability.

Game: Reefscape — stacking pipes on a coral reef-like structure, scoring kickballs into a net, and climbing a cage in endgame. Key Features:

• Custom-built elevator allowing all reef-level, processor, and net scoring.
• Pivot arm for algae manipulation and rapid scoring at all angles.
• Consistent climber enabling RP scoring and endgame bonus points.

Awards:

• Gracious Professionalism Award at Canpac.
• Team Spirit Award at Las Vegas.
• Vegas semifinalist.
• Qualified for Worlds, placed 32nd in division.
• Ranked top 30 in Canada.

Fun Fact: Named Loki due to an early algae scoring mechanism resembling Loki's horns. Rebuilt mid-season by removing an elevator stage and adding a pivot to improve scoring speed and flexibility.

Game: Crescendo — shooting orange tori into a structure and climbing onto a chain in endgame. Key Features:

• Linear actuators for consistent pivot and climb, enabling scoring from variable distances.
• Carbon fiber rollers for efficient ground intake.
• Odometry combined with Limelight vision for auto-aligning with the scoring target.

Awards:

• Quality Award at Canpac.
• Canpac Finalist.
• Innovation in Control Award at Las Vegas.
• Top 10 percent robot worldwide by EPA, top 20 in Canada.

Fun Fact: Nicknamed "Big Willy" after a team member's grandfather who donated generously. One of only two teams worldwide using REV linear actuators this year. Considered the best robot ATAA has made so far.

Game: Charged Up — stacking cubes and pylons on shelves and balancing on the charging station. Key Features:

• Solid 1/8" aluminum bellypan to lower the center of mass.
• Custom-built 2-stage arm for reliable scoring.
• Auto-balancing for endgame stability.

Awards:

• Placed 5th in Canpac qualifications.

Fun Fact: Named Xcalibur for its X-like frame structure.

Game: Rapid React — shooting balls and climbing. Key Features:

• 4 STS non-inverted swerve drive with Falcon motors.
• Climb to all 4 levels.
• 3-ball hopper capacity.
• Single motor shooter.
• Used LIDAR sensors for positioning and control.

Awards:

• Excellence in Engineering Award Idaho Regional.
• Innovation in Control Award at CANPAC.
• Qualified for Worlds, placed 60th in division.

Fun Fact: "No fun, all business" robot. Now retired and serves as a swerve drive chassis for training/testing.