WAIS Robotics Team preparing for the
Global Conference on Educational Robotics.
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15+ Years of Robotics & CS Programs
Student-Led Leadership & Service
for WAIS Students in Grades 6–12
Westchester
Robotics
Team
Empowering Students for a
Future in STEM since 2010
Basic electronics for our underwater ROV for the Texas Region Marine Advanced Technology Education ROV Competition.
Texas Regional Botball Competition
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Autonomous KIPR Wombat Robot for the Texas Regional Botball Competition.
About Us
The Westchester Robotics Team is part of our Computer Science & Engineering pipeline, dedicated to preparing students for future careers in STEM fields and adjacent industries.
We started in 2010, inviting middle school science students to participate in a robotics competition. In the following years, we participated in a variety of STEM activities, including expanding to other opportunities such as programming competitions, hackathons, field trips, and conferences.
We focus on hands-on learning experiences through both mechanical, electrical, and software systems through both after school groups and in-school courses. Our goal is to inspire creativity and technical skills in students while promoting opportunities to build community, network, and serve others.
Our Related Programs @ WAIS
WAIS Robotics
WAIS Robotics Team, an After School Competitive Team for WAIS Students in Grades 6-12 competing in underwater remotely operated vehicles and in autonomously controlled terrestrial robotics.
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Girls Who Code
Creativity, Coding, & Outreach for underrepresented groups & interests focusing on creativity and design.
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CSHS
CompSci Honor Society
Student-led leadership helping to organize and manage our engineering and tech student organizations.
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Competitions & Involvement
Botball / GCER Robotics
Botball is a competition where students build autonomous robots programmed in C/C++ and/or Python. We have participated in Botball since 2014. We compete in the Texas and Oklahoma regions, as well as at the national and international level.
Competition includes engineering, programming, documentation, and presentation.
There are several international competitions. We participate in the international competition that occurs as part of the Global Conference for Educational Robotics (GCER). We have attended GCER every year since 2020.
MATE ROV
We began competing in the underwater MATE ROV competition in 2024.
The MATE ROV Competition is a global underwater robotics challenge focused on operating Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to solve simulated, real-world workplace scenarios.
The competition includes engineering and remotely operating a student built ROV, as well as on-site safety inspection and presentation.
We compete at the Scout and Ranger level.
GCER Presentation
The Global Conference for Educational Robotics (GCER) is one of several international Botball events. We have attended GCER every year since 2020.
GCER includes guest speakers and an opportunity for students to submit and present research.
WAIS Robotics Team students have regularly presented at GCER since 2021.
Partner With Us
Our students and programs thrive thanks to the support of families, mentors, industry partners, and community members who believe in the importance of STEM education.
Our students build robots, develop software, compete in technical competitions, and lead outreach initiatives—but these opportunities depend on mentorship, sponsorship, and community support.
How can you help?
Mentorship & Guidance
Engineers, developers, researchers, and other STEM professionals can help students understand how technical skills are used in real-world careers.
You don't have to be a specialist; parents, alumni, and community members can also play an important role by attending demonstrations, volunteering at events, and engaging with students as they present their projects.
Explaining their work to both specialist and a broader audience helps students strengthen communication skills and build confidence.
Sponsorship
Funding helps provide robotics components, electronics, tools, software, and competitions. These resources allow students to learn relevant skills and work with technology and tools similar to what they may encounter in university programs or industry environments.
Community Partnerships
Students in our programs are already thinking about their futures after high school. Students are interested and seeking insight into industry experience and potential future employers. Opportunities such as field trips, meet and greets, and speaking options with professionals, organizations, and companies help students learn about potential careers, internships, and educational pathways in STEM fields.
Interested in partnering with us?
By supporting our programs, you help students gain experience, confidence, and skills needed to pursue futures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Contact us if interested in supporting students and programs in our community.