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Welcome to Retriever Robotics!

Retriever Robotics (RR) has been established for the purpose of enhancing the learning of robotics, encouraging competitive spirit, promoting fellowship and bonding within multidisciplinary fields, and motivating others to engage in STEM fields. 

 
Our club competes in the VEX U robotics competition, where teams all across the world play in head-to-head matches in a new game every year. Anyone can join these teams, regardless of their major or experience level.
 
 

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Retriever Robotics: Hexacopter Demonstration

Learning about robotics and environmental applications

During our last GBM, Retriever Robotics (RR) was given a presentation on hexacopters.  In particular, our member Stephen explained about his environmental application of the copter as a member of...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:09 AM

Retriever Robotics: At the FRC Competition!

Never forget where you came from

Retriever Robotics (RR) teamed up with Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies to attend the FRC competition as spectators.  FRC stands for FIRST Robotics Competition and is a robotics...

Posted: April 16, 2014, 9:03 AM

Retriever Robotics at RoboCEO

CEOs and robotics... let's compete!

On Sunday, Retriever Robotics participated in RoboCEO.  The CEOs from companies like Mindgrub competed against each other in a VEX tournament using robots made by surrounding schools.  Both UMBC...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 1:35 PM