Our Team
Here at Rancocas Valley Robotics, we strive to bring together our members' creativity with the discipline of engineering. Team 87 utilizes the opportunities given by FIRST to introduce our members to the world of STEM. Founded in 1997 by Wayne “Schmitty” Smith, a shop teacher at RV, and Ron Macintosh, a Technology Education teacher at RV, our team has designed and fabricated robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) for over 20 years! We believe that "FIRST is the varsity sport of the mind" and we encourage our team members to develop talent in STEM and become the new generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Go Diablo!!
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Impact
Over the years, RV Robotics has sought to leave the best impression on students, both in competition, and in their own lives. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond and helping those in need. We follow the four pillars of RV education: Academics, Unity, Equity, and Extracurricular Activities. Both the founding pillars and the core values guide the District in creating an environment where students truly transform into contributing members of our team. However, for us to fulfill our mission, members must also open themselves up to new experiences and opportunities, which can lead to both personal and academic growth.
Our History
2018
March 25
Judges’ Award
MAR District Seneca Event
2017
March 26
Judges Award
MAR District – Seneca Event
2015
March 29
Team Spirit Award
MAR District – Upper Darby Event
March 29
Team Spirit Award
MAR District – Upper Darby Event
March 22
Gracious Professionalism Award
MAR District – Seneca Event
March 22
Gracious Professionalism Award
MAR District – Seneca Event
2013
March 3
Team Spirit Award
Hatboro-Horsham FIRST Robotics District Competition
March 3
Team Spirit Award
Hatboro-Horsham FIRST Robotics District Competition
2012
March 31
Imagery Award
Washington DC Regional
March 31
Imagery Award
Washington DC Regional
2006
March 4
Imagery Award
New Jersey Regional
2005
March 26
Imagery Award
Philadelphia Regional
2004
March 27
Leadership in Control Award
Philadelphia Regional
March 6
Regional Finalist
New Jersey Regional
2003
April 12
Division Finalist
Curie Division
April 5
Regional Finalist
J&J Mid-Atlantic Regional
March 29
Imagery Award
Philadelphia Regional
March 29
Regional Finalist
Philadelphia Regional
March 15
Imagery Award
Chesapeake Regional
2002
March 23
Imagery Award
Philadelphia Alliance Regional
March 9
Motorola Quality Award
NASA Langley / VCU Regional
March 9
Regional Finalist
NASA Langley / VCU Regional
2001
March 24
Regional Finalist
Philadelphia Alliance Regional
1997
March 22
Best Offensive Round
Johnson & Johnson Mid-Atlantic Regional
January 1