FRC 840
Founded in 2002, FRC 840 Aragon Robotics is oldest and largest subteam, composed of 26 members. FRC competes annually in the FIRST Robotics competition, a program that aims to give high schoolers an opportunity to have hands on experience in STEM, leadership, and outreach. We cultivate an atmosphere where members can harness their creativity and STEM expertise, all the while being part of an inclusive community. Throughout our history, we have adjusted to and grown from numerous setbacks, including a four-year funding shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, the team is back in full swing, with 2023 proving to be one of our most successful seasons. In March, we were awarded the Engineering Inspiration Award and qualified to compete at the FIRST World Championships. In October, we placed 17th out of 42 teams at the annual offseason competition CalGames, a great leap up from past years. We are already gearing up for their 2024 season, and hopes that with your support, we can continue to inspire, educate, and strive for excellence.
Rookie Year: 2002
Team Skills:
Computer-Aided Design
Analysis and Problem-Solving
Machinery and power tools
Wiring management
Soldering
Electrical theory
Autonomous programming
Robot mechanism programming
Work with motors, sensors, switches, etc
Awards:
Engineering Inspiration Award -2024 CVR
Engineering Inspiraton Award -2023 CVR
Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation - 2022 SVR
Central Valley Regional Winner - 2013 CVR
Engineering Inspiration Award - 2012 SVR
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award - 2007 SVR
Underwriters Laboratories Industrial Safety Award - 2007 SVR
Imagery Award - 2004 SVR
Highest Rookie Seed - 2002 SVR
MEMBERS
Jake Sakamoto
Co-Captain, 12
Marco Strassia
Co-Captain, 11
Aanvi Gupta
Awards Lead, 11
Anish Dara
Awards / Fabrication, 11
Reese Pavolotsky
Awards, 10
Adya Tewari
Awards, 10
Satvik Reddy
Electrical Lead, 12
Adam Richter
Design Lead, 11
George Tao
Design Lead, 10
Aaron Xu
Design, 9
Trent Tanaka
Design, 9
Kaitlyn Zee
Programming Lead, 10
Alex Zhao
Programming, 11
Akilan Paramasivam
Programming, 11
Emily Peng
Programming, 12
Chloe Chen
Programming, 10
Remy Chow
Programming, 9
Gio Viglienzoni
Fabrication Lead, 10
Luke Philips
Fabrication Lead, 12
Taylor Martin
Fabrication, 12
Caitlin Lien
Fabrication, 11
Neeha Kumar
Fabrication, 10
Bing Cheng
Fabrication, 10
Braden Chiu
Fabrication, 9
Antonio Mangano
Fabrication , 10