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Let's go team

Join a team of high school students dedicated to furthering their STEM skills in the First Robotics Competition. As the 2022 competitions approach, we are looking for people with a passion for engineering, whether mechanical, electronic or software.

If you have any questions regarding the program or the team contact us on enquiries@thedropbears.org.au

For those interested in joining the team register here.

2022 Season

Official FIRST FRC game animation

Follow us on our team blog here

2020/21 Season Robot & Competition

You can get more information on the 2020/2021 competition season on the Hungry Hippo page.

What We Do

Design

Design a robot and all included modules using online parametric 3D modelling platform Onshape

Program

Write code in Python allow the robot to complete all necessary tasks.

Build

Use engineering skills to construct and fabricate a robot that meets functional requirements.

Schedule

Design and manufacture a robot within a 6 to 8 weeks time frame.

Competition

Compete against up to 60 other teams, in both domestic and international competitions.

Outreach

Engage and recruit high school students from across the Sydney region.

“We’d love for you to join us on this journey.”

“The University of Sydney and The Australian Centre for Field Robotics is proud to have hosted The Drop Bears for the last 7 years. It's also personally gratifying to help students discover their passion for STEM subjects, and apply their passion in a way that goes beyond what they could do at school.”

Dr James Ward

Australian Centre for Field Robotics at The University of Sydney
Head Mentor, 2013 – 2019

“After 6 years of committed, passionate and successful leadership James has handed the role of head mentor over. I am proud to have been with the team for the last 7 years and look forward to guide and mentor the team into the future at The University of Sydney.”

ANDREAS HEINTZE

Head Mentor, 2019 – present