FRC TEAM 2990 · MARION, OREGON

BUILDING ROBOTS.
DEVELOPING LEADERS.

A high school team designing, building, and programming industrial-sized robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition.

WHAT WE DO

Hotwire students writing robot code on laptops 01

DESIGN

Students use CAD, simulation, and prototyping to solve real engineering challenges.

A Hotwire mentor and student assembling a robot drive module 02

BUILD

We machine parts, wire electronics, and assemble our robot with precision and teamwork.

Hotwire robot competing on the field 03

COMPETE

We test, iterate, and compete at regional events alongside teams from around the world.

A SEASON WITH HOTWIRE

  1. JANUARY

    Kickoff

    FIRST reveals the new game, and we start brainstorming.

  2. 6 WEEKS

    Build Season

    One build season. Countless late nights. One goal: be the best we can be.

  3. SPRING

    Competition

    We take our robot to events and compete alongside teams from around the world.

  4. OFF-SEASON

    Outreach + Training

    Summer camp, community events, and training new members.

Three Hotwire students planning together at the driver station

WHY IT MATTERS

  • Real Engineering Experience

    Students apply math, science, and technology in a hands-on environment.

  • Leadership & Communication

    Students lead projects, manage teams, and build confidence for life.

  • College & Career Pathways

    We prepare students for successful futures in STEM and beyond.

FIRST logo

We compete in FIRST, a global youth organization founded by Dean Kamen that promotes STEM education through robotics competitions. Learn about FIRST

POWERED BY OUR SPONSORS

These companies invest in the next generation of engineers and leaders.

  • Boeing
  • Blazer Modular Construction
  • CoBank
  • Prestige Auto Repair
  • Elavate Modular
  • SCTC
  • HP Civil Inc
  • Freres Engineered Wood

READY TO BE PART OF IT?