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Midlothian Robotics Team Prepares for Competition
Local Team Shines at Virginia Regional Robotics Competition
Who are we?
We are the "Midlocanics" of Midlothian, VA -- FIRST Team 1541. The team began in 2004. We did just about anything to raise money -- recycling aluminum cans, raking leaves, painting barns – you name it. To date, we continue to recycle aluminum cans -- it’s our main fundraiser. Over the past eight years, we’ve recycled about 27,000 pounds of them.
We spread the FIRST message via robot
demos at the mall, elementary schools, the state fair, the YMCA, Cub/Boy Scout meetings, legislative receptions, and business expos. Please contact us if you'd like a robot demonstration!
Take a look at our 2011 robot at last year's Pittsburgh regional finals!
Awards
2011
FIRST Pittsburgh Regional finalist
Judge's Award
FIRST Dean's list finalist - Jared O'Hara
2010
Imagery Award
UL Industrial Safety Award
FIRST Dean’s List Regional Finalist - Brian Kim-Eng
2008
UL Industrial Safety Award
2007
Daimler Chrysler Team Spirit Award UL Industrial Safety Award
2006
Radio Shack Innovation in Control Award
2005
Radio Shack Innovation in Control Award
Rookie Inspiration Award
Did we mention that we recycle aluminum cans for money? Must have been a late night working on the robot or an afternoon of crushing cans – the exact origins of Can Man are now lost in myth. But he’s our mascot that morphs just the tiniest bit every year to reflect the FIRST competition.
Our MottoSuccess Comes In "Cans"
