Welcome to the SOTABots Website

The SOTABots are a local robotics team combining students from Tacoma School of the Arts, Tacoma Science and Math Institute, and Stewart Middle School. Our team is a part of the FIRST Robotics organization, a worldwide association designed to get young adults involved in engineering. Every year, we design and build several robots to compete in various FIRST challenges.

Features of our robot

  • 6 wheel drive (4 high traction, 2 omni-wheel)
  • Short bot 27" drive train
  • Capable of bridge triple balance
  • Dual bridge wedge with pin lock system
  • Super shifters with 4 to 1 ratio
  • Low center of gravity
  • Camera centered to allow auto tracking
  • Accurate two wheel shooter with hood
  • Ability to go over the bump