On December 5th, Team Neutrino organized a FLL scrimmage at Ames Middle School for local FLL teams preparing for the regional competition the following day. FTC Team Photon #18050 also volunteered alongside Team Neutrino to ensure a smooth schedule.

Judges were stationed in the bleachers, asking questions and listening to the FLL teams’ research and robot presentations. After the judging was completed, the robot competitions began. Many teams faced challenges as they worked to improve their robots in a limited amount of time.

At the end of the scrimmage, Team Neutrino and Team Photon gave presentations about their respective teams. This effort aimed to inspire the students to consider pursuing robotics in high school.

Following the FLL Scrimmage, the AMS FLL teams competed at the Webster City FLL Regional! Some awards won by the teams include:

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• Won the State Advancing Award

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• Won the Motivate Award

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!