On November 8th, Team Neutrino spent the morning and afternoon disassembling Leviathan, the robot from the 2025 season, in preparation for the upcoming season. We began by removing the control components from the robot, followed by various mechanisms from the robot’s body. Later, we dismantled the reefs so that we could reuse the wood for prototyping or for creating more game fields in the next season. Each mechanism was taken apart by a group of team members collaborating. We practiced the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhered to general safety measures to ensure everyone remained safe. Additionally, we organized the mezzanine area to improve navigation and better prepare for the new season.

On November 7th, Team Neutrino proudly hosted a booth at the Fellows STEM Night alongside Team Photon #18050. The event had many elementary students and their families who explored the world of science and technology. Attendees had the chance to dive into hands-on experiences with SPIKE PRIME block coding, where they could unleash their creativity to program robots in imaginative ways.

In addition to coding, we offered an array of delightful STEM crafts that captivated young minds and sparked their interest in the wonders of science. Throughout the evening, our team members introduced attendees to STEM and robotics, fostering a love for innovation and discovery.

Team Neutrino will be heading to Lee’s Summit, Missouri, from Friday, October 24, until Saturday, October 25, for the annual CowTown ThrowDown competition! We will be using Leviathan for our final off-season FRC event of the Reefscape 2025 Season! You can find more detailed information at: https://www.cttd-robotics.com/.

Come watch CowTown Throwdown on Friday and Saturday on YouTube!

When the match schedule is released on Friday afternoon, you can view it here.  And you can see the results at the blue alliance website!

Team Neutrino will be heading to West Des Moines, Iowa, from Friday, October 17, to Saturday, October 18, for the Clash In The Corn competition! We will be using Leviathan and Valkyrie for our first off-season FRC event of the Reefscape 2025 Season! You can find more detailed information at: https://www.clashinthecorn.com/

Come watch Clash In The Corn on Friday and Saturday on TBD!
Clash In The Corn – Friday
Clash In The Corn 2025 – Saturday

When the match schedule is released on Friday afternoon, you can view it here. And you can see the results at the Blue Alliance website.

On September 27th, Team Neutrino hosted FLL Day at the Ames Public Library from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, reaching out to 71 attendees. The event featured seven booths. One booth offered a STEM crafting table where participants could create paper airplanes. Another booth was dedicated to LEGO® building, allowing children to design and construct their own LEGO® robot models. At the coding station, we taught attendees how to complete tasks using LEGO® SPIKE PRIME. In the next station, kids also engaged in pseudocoding with a Bee Bot to navigate it to the finish line.

Two members of Team Photon 18050 attended and brought their robot for this season’s game, DECODE. They shared insights on their design process and their current progress in the season. The kids would then go to the next station, where the children enjoyed a game of I Spy with our robot, Levi, where they had to identify various components such as motors, the limelight, gas springs, and compliant wheels, while also learning about the function of each part.

Participants received a punch card that was signed off at each booth they visited, allowing them to redeem their completed cards at the prize table. They could choose their own prizes and assemble gift bags that included custom 3D-printed Team Neutrino LEGO® bricks.

Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the event and gave us a new opportunity to reach a new community!