About Us

What is FIRST?

FIRST is a nonprofit organization that engages students in team‑based robotic programs designed to develop STEM skills, confidence, and problem‑solving abilities—emphasizing values such as Gracious Professionalism and Coopetition.

FRC is the flagship high school program where teams design, build, and program industrial‑scale robots to play a new themed game each year. Teams receive a Kit of Parts at season kickoff and have several weeks to build their robot. Competitions involve alliances of three teams working together on complex engineering tasks.

Who are we?

Welcome to Team 287, a William Floyd High School Robotics club where we brainstorm, build robots, fundraise, and much more. Being a veteran team and having participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition since 1999, our mentors are experienced as they and the students utilize our history to improve our robots every season. With this said, Floyd Robotics takes advantage of all types of skills, not just coding and hands-on engineering but also public speaking, creativity, and computer design prowess.

What do we do?

The hands-on skills — designing, machining, and programming — take center stage for the building process. Using our high quality 3D printers and CNC machines, the construction team builds and assemble the core parts of our robot. Our design team outlines unique parts that improve our robot using professional software like AutoCAD and Inventor. Our programmers bring the robot to life by coding and creating autonomous routines for the robot to follow. A drive team then learns to control the robot for upcoming competitions.

Hands-on skills aren't all, though. Media, community outreach, and public speaking are also players in helping us succeed. Our media team helps to capture the teamwork and spirit of the team using professional equipment, software, and social media. Community outreach helps to recruit local sponsors that support our goals and spark participation in local activities. Finally, public speaking lets students, parents, faculty members, and sponsors see our team's progress and success to forward our growth.

What's our goal?

Given that we take part in the FIRST Robotics Competition, we travel and engage in regional competitions near March and early April to test the robots our students have created. With the intensive journey to, from and about the competitions, we strive to win for our school.

Not only this, but beyond all these competitions, our goal is to facilitate STEM and education among our students and community. By virtue of FIRST’s mission to “inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators,” Floyd Robotics aims to inspire young students to cooperate, innovate, and learn to work together to create opportunities for themselves.

Educators

Mr. Brand

"A quote couldn't describe the creativity, intelligence, hardworking, and individuality our team has to offer."

Mr. Carpinone

"We have a team full of young, inspirational minds. These students will be able to expand their technological capabilities thanks to our club."

Mrs. Casey

Words of Robotics Alumni

"I will always remember my time on Team 287. The monumental transformative experiences during my formative years inspired me to become who I am today. I wouldn't be where I am without FIRST and Team 287. I strongly recommend this program to anyone interested in the STEM field. Thanks to my time on the team, I've made great friends, built astonishing robots, and networked my way into an impactful career path. GO FLOYD!"

David Bender, Team Captain 2019-20

"After 4 years of service on the team, it saddens me to leave, but I am confident that the future leaders of Robotics will be able to pull through stronger than ever."

Samantha Friedrich, Team Captain 2021-22

"It's been a pleasure working alongside my mentors and my peers for the past four years. This club has taught me a monumental amount, and I hope to pass that knowledge onto the next generations of this amazing robotics team."

Graciela Aguilar, Team Captain 2022-23

"This team has made my high school years truly meaningful. I've learned so much and have made so many great friends. I can't wait to see the teams future accomplishments."

Keira Soika, Team Captain 2023-24

"There is no better place on earth than your imagination. Let it create dreams and make those dreams reality."

Alpha Diallo, Drive Team Captain 2023-26

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