Our Mission
We Build, Code, and Design robots for the FIRST Tech Challenge.
Code
We strive to develop innovative and efficient code to power our robot and bring our ideas to life.
Build
Our team is dedicated to constructing a reliable and high-performing robot through teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Design
We focus on thoughtful design to ensure our robot is not only functional but also optimized for competition challenges.
Spread FIRST
We work to promote the mission of FIRST to new audiences, encouraging future generations to explore science and technology.
What is FIRST?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global youth robotics community that prepares students for future STEM careers. It offers team-based competitions like FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and others for grades K–12. Teams design, build, and program robots to complete themed challenges.
Our Team
Exodus aims to be a highly competitive force in robotics, striving for excellence at every level of competition. With mentorship from top-tier experts around the world, we’re building a program rooted in innovation, skill, and global collaboration.
Meet the Team
Experienced CAD, Marketing, and Assembly member, former member on teams 6210 and 23274. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Avi
Hardware Member
Experienced CAD and Assembly member, former member on teams 4545 and 23274. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Owen
Hardware Member
Experienced CAD, Assembly, and Software Member, former member on team 18030 for 2 years, and an assortment of teams in the years prior. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Brett
Hardware Member
Experienced CAD and Assembly member, former member and captain of team 7161 Hydra, for 3 years prior. Senior at Vandegrift High school.
Henry
Hardware Member
Experienced Marketing member, former member on team 6210 the year prior, and heavily contributed to outreach and portfolio. Senior at Vandegrift High school.
Lesley
Marketing Member
Experienced Marketing member, former member on team 6209 for a year prior. Heavily contributed to outreach and portfolio. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Sahana
Marketing Member
Experienced Software member, former member on team 6209 as captain for 2 years, heavily contributing to software. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Hanut
Software Member
Experienced Software member, former member on teams 6210 and 23274, and an assortment of other teams prior to their Highschool years. Junior at Vandegrift High school.
Rishi
Software Member
Meet the Mentors
Hardware and Design Mentor. FIRST Alumni and participant on team 11212, winning the FTC World Championship as the winning alliance's first pick during Centerstage, 2023-2024.
Zaiden
11212 Alumni - From San Diego California
Hardware and Design Mentor. FIRST Alumni and participant on team 19066, leading their team to victory as the winning alliance captain at the FTC World Championship during Centerstage, 2023-2024.
Petru
19066 Alumni - From Romania
Software and Judging Mentor. FIRST Alumni and captain of team 6210 and a student at Cornell for astrophysics. Highly experienced in portfolio, judging, and software, winning a vast array of state and regional level awards.
Nipun
6210 Alumni - Student at Cornell
Krish
4545 Alumni - Student at UT Austin
Donate
Exodus is a fiscally sponsored organization, meaning we operate under the legal and financial umbrella of a 501(c)(3) sponsor, Hack Club. This allows us to receive tax-deductible donations and focus on our mission without managing our own nonprofit status.