Building the Future, One Robot at a Time
We are The Despicable Machine, a group of students who care deeply about building robots, learning together, and helping the next generation of engineers get excited about STEM.
5+
Years Competing
5
Team Members
200+
Estimated Community Hours
3
Major Awards
Where Innovation Meets Competition
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition for students in grades 7-12. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.
Beyond the technical skills, FTC also teaches Gracious Professionalism, which is all about respect, teamwork, and carrying yourself with integrity both on and off the field.
Learn More About FTCInnovation
Technology
Teamwork
Competition
Engineering Excellence & Community Impact
Our team combines technical skills with a passion for giving back to our community.
Engineering Excellence
We design, build, and program competition-ready robots using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Teamwork & Leadership
Our team fosters collaboration, communication, and leadership skills that extend beyond robotics.
Community Impact
We give back through STEM education, mentoring younger teams, and community outreach events.
Recent Results
Check out how we've been performing this season.
State Tournament
Award: Cooper Division Semi-Finalist
State Tournament
Award: Motivate Award
Regional Tournament
Award: Inspire Award
Making a Difference Beyond the Competition
We believe in giving back to our community through STEM education, mentoring, and outreach events. Every year, we reach hundreds of students and inspire them to explore robotics and engineering.
Explore Our Outreach200+
Estimated Community Hours
15+
Events Hosted
83
FLL teams from 18 states, through a 5-week workshop
3
Teams Mentored
Ready to Support the Next Generation of Engineers?
Whether you want to sponsor our team, volunteer with us, or just learn more about what we do, we'd love to hear from you.