Each year FRC Team 5962 builds a new robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) challenge. We have competed at local off-season events, district qualifying events in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the New England District Championship and even the World Championship in Detroit.
Here are our Robots!
2024 Robot: Stagefright
Crescendo
Robot resources
[CAD Model]
Quick Facts
- 103 pounds, 26 by 34 inches
- Efficient automatized speaker scoring
- Our first shooter ever!
Robot Abilities
- Picks up notes from the floor using an under-the-bumper intake
- Automatically aligns to the April tag at the speaker and scores
- Fast cycle times!
- Swerve chassis
Competitions
NE BSU
- Rank 22 with a record of 8-7-0
- Alliance 2 with team captain 88 TJ² and 5813 Morpheus, was eliminated after one round in the upper bracket.
NE WPI
- Rank 27 with a record of 9-9-0
- Alliance 1 with team captain 4048 Redshift and 1768 Nashoba Robotics, we won the competition, receiving our first ever Event Winner banner!!!
- Won our first ever Team Spirit Award
NE District Competition (Ganson Division)
- Rank 45 with a record of 5-7-0
- Won our first ever Judges award!!!!
- Our first time qualifying for the district competition in 5 years!!!
2023 Robot: 4
Charged Up
Robot resources
Quick Facts
- 119 pounds
- Efficient automized cone scoring
- Our first swerve bot!
Robot Abilities
- Picks up cubes and cones.
- Automatically drops at all three positions
- Picks up from double substation
- Swerve chassis
- Balances on charge station with ease
Competitions
SE Mass Bridgewater
- Rank 21 with a record of 8-8-0
- Alliance 5, was eliminated in the last round of the upper bracket and the last round of the lower bracket.
- Won the Sustainability Award
North Shore
- Rank 35 with a record of 4-8-0
- Won the Sustainability Award
- Won the safety star of the day
Mayhem in Merrimack
- Rank 22 in the qualification rounds with a record of 3-5-0
- Part of an alliance that was a semifinalist, only lost by one point!
**N.E.R.D
- Rank 19 in the qualification rounds with a record of 3-3-0
- Second place alliance, with teams 1757, 2423, and 467
2022 Robot: The Dark Knight
Rapid React
Robot resources
[CAD Model] (https://cad.onshape.com/documents/e822400a76d2322ffd0e4def/w/a7973724588bab9cf13298cf/e/f1a2b7c6b409311ecd2fa301)
Quick Facts
- 86 pounds
- Efficient low hub scorer
- Effective 2 ball autonomous from any position
Robot Abilities
- Quick Ball Scorer
- Fast and easy
- Averaging 10+ balls scored
Competitions
North Shore
- Rank 37 with a record of 3-8-1
- Won the safety star of the day
WPI
- Rank 29 with a record of 4-8-0
- Won the Gracious Professionalism Award
Mayhem in Merrimack
- Rank 3 with a record of 5-5-0
- Alliance 2, got out in the semis
N.E.R.D. (New England Robotics Derby)
- Rank 31 with a record of 3-3-0
- Alliance 8, won the competition with partners 3467, 4909, and 1768.
- We played very good defense that led to our victory
2020 Robot: TRENCHWALKER
FIRST RISE
Robot resources
Reveal Video CAD Model Build Documentation Robot Code Software Documentation
Quick Facts
- Status - In Competition
- Size - 32” L x 26” W x 27” H
- Weight - 80 Lbs
Robot Abilities
- Quick Ball Scorer
- Quick Level Hang
- Multiple Auto Paths
Competitions
Week Zero
- Rank 6 with a record of 6-3-0
- Alliance 5 Captain, Finalist
- World’s First Official Climb
North Shore
- CANCELLED due to health concerns
Bedford
- CANCELLED due to health concerns
2019 Robot: Antares
Destination: Deep Space
Robot resources
Reveal Video CAD Model Robot Code Software Documentation
Quick Facts
- Status - Retired
- Size - 32” L x 27” W x 40” H
- Weight - 97 Lbs
Robot Abilities
- Tank tread
- Hits like a truck
- Low level Hatch and Ball
- Level two hab climb
- Sandstorm autonomous
Competitions
North Shore
- Rank 15 with a record of 7-7-1
- Alliance 3, eliminated in quarterfinals
- District Chairman’s Award
UNH
- Rank 20 with a record of 5-7-2
- Alliance 3, eliminated in quarterfinals
- Rampbot double climb
NEDCMP
- Rank 61 with a record of 3-9-0
- Ended season with red card:)
2018 Robot: T-Pose
FIRST Power Up
Robot Resources
Quick Facts
- Status - Retired
- Size - 32” L x 28” W x 54” H
- Weight - 105 Lbs
Robot Abilities
- Single climb or Triple Climb
- Vault/Switch bot
Competitions
North Shore
- Rank 32 with a record of 5-7-0
Greater Boston
- Rank 36 with a record of 4-8-0
- District Chairman’s Award
NEDCMP
- Rank 46 with a record of 5-7-0
- Regional Chairman’s Award
Detriot Championships Daly divsion
- Rank 60 with a record of 2-8-0
- Played with some amazing teams
2017 Robot: Stinger
FIRST Steamworks
Robot Resources
Quick Facts
- Status - Dissasmbled
- Size - 40” L x 36” W x 24” H
- Weight - 110 Lbs
Robot Abilities
- 4 second climb
- Dual intake
- Gear floor pickup and loading station
- Ball shooter
Competitions
North Shore
- Rank 32 with a record of 4-7-1
Southern NH
- Rank 21 with a record of 8-8-0
- Alliance 4, eliminated in semifinals
- Pushed 501 across field to climb
- Team Spirit Award
2016 Robot: Scorpio
FIRST Stronghold
Quick Facts
- Status - Completely gone
- Size - 33” L x 27” W x 18” H
- Weight - 100 Lbs
Robot Abilities
- Tank tread that hits like a truck
- Auto low goal
- Low goal capabilities
Competitions
North Shore
- Rank 13 with a record of 7-7-0
- Alliance 4, eliminated in quarterfinals
- Rookie All Star Award
Southern NH
- Rank 11 with a record of 8-7-0
- Alliance 5, eliminated in quarterfinals
- Gracious Professionalism Award, Highest Rookie Seed
NEDCMP
- Rank 61 with a record of 2-10-0
- Rookie Inspiration Award