Rise of the Robots: The Epic Creations of Vector 8177!

From gears to greatness, these student-built robots are the result of countless hours of design, coding, and teamwork. Each one has charged into the FIRST Robotics Competition battlefield, showing off brainpower, creativity, and a whole lot of awesome. Behold the bots that make Vector 8177 legendary!
Image of the robot Torricelli 2025

Torricelli

This robot is built on a Kraken X60 Mk4i L3 Swerve drivetrain, giving it a high degree of maneuverability. It's a compact machine, measuring 30 inches long by 30 inches wide and weighing 113 pounds. Its capabilities are impressive, featuring a 3-stage continuous elevator for scoring coral at levels 1 through 4 (L1-L4). The robot can also descore algae at levels 2 and 3 (L2/L3) and execute a deep climb in just 10 seconds.

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Image of the robot Heavyside 2024

Heavyside

This robot features a Neo Mk4i L3 Swerve drivetrain, giving it excellent maneuverability. It's compact, with a size of 30 inches long by 30 inches wide, and a total weight of 112 pounds. Its primary capabilities include a pivoting shooter for precise shots, a full-width ground intake for easy object collection, and a pivoting hood specifically designed for scoring in the amp.

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Image of the robot Velocity 2023

velocity

This robot utilizes a Neo Mk4i L3 Swerve drivetrain, giving it nimble and precise movement. The machine is compact, measuring 26 inches long by 26 inches wide and weighing 125 pounds. A notable feature is its low center of gravity, which provides enhanced stability. Its capabilities include a versatile cube and cone ground intake and an angled 2-stage cascade elevator for scoring at levels 2 and 3.

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scalar

This robot is built with a 4x falcon motor tank drive, providing straightforward and robust mobility. It's a sizable machine, measuring 32 inches long by 27 inches wide and weighing 110 pounds. Its capabilities include a traversal climb for scaling challenges, a fixed high shooter for scoring from a specific position, and a full-width four-bar intake for efficient object collection.

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