Team 2106

The Junkyard Dogs

18 years of creating.

About Us

We are a passionate and dedicated robotics team that competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition. We are innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders united by our passion for STEM. Competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition, we push the boundaries of what's possible, turning ideas into reality and challenges into triumphs.

Our mission goes beyond building robots. We're building futures. Through the exciting world of STEM, engineering, and communications, we inspire and educate, fostering the next generation of tech visionaries and industry pioneers using.

At the heart of our team are the strong bonds formed between students, mentors, and education. These relationships nurture growth, spark creativity, and lay the foundation for powerful futures in STEM fields and beyond.

In the fast-paced, six-week build season of the FIRST Robotics Competition, we embrace the values of "Gracious Professionalism" and "Coopertition." These principles guide us as we innovate, collaborate, and compete, shaping not just robots, but character and careers.

Latest Robot

2025 - Guppy

Designed for FIRST 2025 REEFSCAPE, Guppy boasts exceptional capabilities:

  • High-precision arm with 0.1° accuracy and positioning in under 0.1 seconds
  • 3-stage elevator reaching 9ft with 1mm precision
  • Capability to handle all coral levels and algae items including barge
  • State-based automation for auto alignment to reef sides
  • Autonomous pickup system in source zone
  • 3-piece autonomous routine for both sides
  • Able to complete 12 L4 cycles plus more in competitive play

Previous Robots

2024 Robot

2024 - Maestro

Built for FIRST 2024 CRESCENDO, Maestro represents our most advanced robot to date. It features improved swerve modules, enhanced wiring, and a vision system for autonomous driving. Maestro excels at ring manipulation, precise shooting, and chain climbing during endgame.

2023 Robot

2023 - Continuity

Designed for FIRST 2023 Charged Up, Continuity boasts a double-stage elevator reaching to 6ft! It expertly handles cubes and cones, placing them on poles and shelves. This robot led our team to our first-ever FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas.

2022 Robot

2022 - TCM

The Complex Machine, built for FIRST 2022 Rapid React, showcases intricate design. It features a unique climbing system utilizing the robot's center of gravity to ascend 7ft monkey bars, complemented by a powerful shooting system for high-goal scoring.

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