Last Friday, the members of RR got together for VEX training. Not only did we learn a lot, but we also welcomed over 10 new official RR members. It is a great way to start off the build season!...
September 30, 2014
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4:38 PM
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Volunteering with FIRST
On Friday, September 19th, RR helped set-up the field for the Battle O'Baltimore (BOB). BOB is an off season robotics competition for high school students participating in the FIRST Robotics...
September 22, 2014
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5:31 PM
RR is ready for Involvement Fest... Are you?
If you see a robot or so roaming around the Commons... do not be alarmed! It is simply Retriever Robotics (RR) getting ready for another exciting semester. Feel free to approach RR members to...
September 2, 2014
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10:26 PM
Raising money to attend the World VEX U tournament!
Last week you may have seen a bunch of Retriever Robotics (RR) people in the Breezeway. You may have even been chased down by a robot (sorry to those we scared). Or, perhaps you heard us...
May 8, 2014
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11:07 AM
RR reaches out to HCC
On Thursday, May 1st Retriever Robotics (RR) went to Howard Community College (HCC) to participate in Projects Day. RR presented about VEX U and had the opportunity to talk to students about the...
May 2, 2014
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3:40 PM
Run for a position in AIChE!
Hello UMBC AIChE, On Monday, May 5, AIChE will be holding elections for next year's officers. Officer positions include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior...
May 1, 2014
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8:30 PM
Representing UMBC in DC!
On Saturday, April 26th, Retriever Robotics (RR) went to DC to represent UMBC at the US Science and Engineering Festival. CWIT (Center for Women in Technology) and ASME (American Society of...
April 29, 2014
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11:27 PM
Learning about robotics and environmental applications
During our last GBM, Retriever Robotics (RR) was given a presentation on hexacopters. In particular, our member Stephen explained about his environmental application of the copter as a member of...
April 16, 2014
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9:09 AM
Never forget where you came from
Retriever Robotics (RR) teamed up with Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies to attend the FRC competition as spectators. FRC stands for FIRST Robotics Competition and is a robotics...
April 16, 2014
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9:03 AM
CEOs and robotics... let's compete!
On Sunday, Retriever Robotics participated in RoboCEO. The CEOs from companies like Mindgrub competed against each other in a VEX tournament using robots made by surrounding schools. Both UMBC...
April 1, 2014
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1:35 PM