5 STEP

4611S // ROBOT REVOLUTION

WHO WE ARE

We are a VEX V5 Robotics team based in Summit, NJ.
Driven by precision. Powered by code.
Our Mission: Dominate the field through superior autonomous strategy and mechanical efficiency.

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OPERATIVES

Landon Drive Coach & Builder // Orchestrates match strategy and structural assembly.
Bryan Head Builder & Driver // Lead mechanical design and primary field operator.
Arjun Programmer & Builder // Autonomous routines and subsystem integration.
Noah Lead Programmer & Strategist // AWP logic, PID control, and game analysis.
Evan Lead Strategist // Match scouting, alliance planning, and rule optimization.
4611S VEX Robot

Mission Log

Genesis: The First Build

September 2025

Our journey began with a "front-to-front hopper" design. A simple but effective platform to learn the game mechanics.

Hopper Completed

Mid-October 2025

The first functional robot was completed, featuring a dual-intake hopper system.

VICTORY: Middle School Excellence Award

December 7, 2025 // Millburn Push Back

Secured the highest honor in VEX Robotics at our debut competition. Qualified 16th out of 63 teams.

League #1

January 16, 2026

First league meet. 3-1-0 Record. Established baseline reliability.

League #2

January 30, 2026

Undefeated 3-0-0 run. Personal record score of 81 set.

Evolution: The Ruiguan

January 31, 2026

The Hopper was disassembled. the Ruiguan front-back bot was born to optimize field traversal.

Finalists: League #3

February 13, 2026 // League #3

Achieved 2nd place after a hard-fought 33-35 loss in the finals. A reflective defeat that fueled our determination and finalized the Ruiguan bot.

OBJECTIVE: Millburn 2

February 22, 2026 // Upcoming

Returning to Millburn to test the Ruiguan against high school elites. Status: PREPARING

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: State Championships

March 14, 2026 // The Final Challenge

The ultimate goal. Competing for a spot at Worlds. Status: LOCKED IN

System Blueprints

The Tongue Intake

The Tongue

A specialized intake mechanism featuring a flexible plastic sheet mounted on an axle with diagonal metal supports and wheelchair tensioning. This design allows for rapid, jam-free intake of game objects.

Inertial Sensor Logic

Inertial Logic

While the hardware is a simple V5 Inertial Sensor, the code behind it is complex. We utilize advanced PID control loops to ensure precise turning and heading maintenance, correcting for drift instantly during autonomous.

Triangular Aligner

The Aligner

A custom triangular alignment structure on the rear of the chassis. This passive mechanism allows us to instantly square up against the field goal corners, ensuring perfect alignment for long-range shots without complex sensor feedback.