Build Season 2026
In REBUILT™ presented by Haas, a new challenge releasing January 10, 2026, FIRST Robotics Competition teams will use engineering skills and re-imagine the past.
Kick-Off
With the start of the 2026 season, REBUILT has officially begun. Our season began with a fun kickoff event that allowed team members to bond while taking on challenges that encouraged teamwork and problem-solving. After the release of the game, we were fueled by our determination to create an incredible robot. Following the kickoff video, we began digging through all of our ideas as a whole team to decide where to get started.As in previous seasons, our amazing parents have played a vital role by helping construct the new game field. With their incredible support, we can begin planning and developing strategies for the robot. The game pieces are dense, small, yellow balls used to fuel the hub located near the center of the field. The main field elements, such as the hub, are made of wood that is carefully cut, drilled, and measured to perfection. Both MARS/WARS and MARS Minions are busy strategizing and creating to build the best robot. We're very excited to see this new season unfold.
Week 1
The MARS/WARS team has made significant progress since the release of the new game, REBUILT. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams have been working through the early stages of the design and build process. A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful parents who have finished building the new field, and the team is incredibly grateful for their time and support.
Varsity: The Varsity Design team has created OnShape mockups for key components, including the shooters, hoppers, and funnels. They are now beginning to prototype the main designs for this year’s robot. While some elements present greater challenges than others, the team is determining the best solutions based on planned strategies. The Varsity Software team has been developing an initial software plan, with a major focus on computer vision training. This allows the robot to accurately distinguish between the floor and fuel even as the code becomes more complex. The software team has also been working on turret tracking for the main robot.
Junior Varsity: The Junior Varsity team’s plans closely mirror those of Varsity, as is typical at the start of the season. The JV Design team has split into four groups working on the hopper, intake, climber, and shooter, using components from previous robots as references. Online resources have also provided helpful inspiration. The JV Software team has been refining the programming for their swerve drive to ensure smooth operation and has upgraded to the latest software version. They are also working on the drive chain for their current test robot.
Business Services: The Business Services Crew has been planning Super Bowl squares and an upcoming Trivia Night scheduled for February 21st. Progress across all groups is going well, and the team is confident in its success this season.
