Sunshine Coast Grammar School’s Year 12 Robotics Team is preparing to present their robot on the international stage at the Asia Pacific Open Championships in Sydney this July.
The prestigious Championships will see the team of four compete against participants from across Europe, Asia and America.
Over recent months, the team has been refining the robot used to compete at the National competition in November last year, where they placed second. By blending cutting-edge technology and innovative problem-solving, students have successfully optimised their existing design.
Under the direction of the Head of Digital Innovation, Justin Pembroke, the tech-savvy students have enhanced the speed of both the driving motors and the robot’s moving components to ensure a faster and more efficient machine that is capable of tackling challenges with precision.
“We are expecting the team to be highly competitive and are excited to watch them showcase their skills, creativity and perseverance,” Mr Pembroke said.
The school’s commitment to nurturing the team has been instrumental in their journey, providing access to mentors, local industry connections and robotics specialists as well as allocating the resources for experimentation and refinement.
With their eyes on the future, the Robotics Program is focused on their upcoming performance in Sydney as well as building towards a larger goal of competing at the World Championships in 2026. This ambitious pursuit builds on the impressive achievements last year, with 24 primary and secondary students competing in the First LEGO League and First Tech Challenge. The students worked collaboratively and performed to a high standard with the Year 11 and Year 7 – 9 teams advancing to the National Finals.
The school eagerly awaits the team’s performance at the Asia Pacific Open Championships and are confident in their ability to excel and represent Grammar with passion and pride on the international stage.
