The accomplishments highlighted below represent just a small sample of what students across our robotics community have achieved.
What makes these achievements even more remarkable is that they were earned while teams worked from garages, classrooms, hallways, basements, dining room tables, and other temporary spaces—often without access to dedicated robotics facilities, full-size practice fields, or the infrastructure needed to fully support their growth.
These students have already demonstrated what is possible through talent, determination, teamwork, and innovation. Imagine what they could accomplish with access to dedicated practice fields, build space, technology resources, and a permanent home designed to support robotics education year-round.
The Southeast Michigan Robotics & Innovation Center will provide that opportunity—helping more students develop the skills, confidence, and experiences that prepare them for future careers while expanding access to robotics throughout Detroit, Grosse Pointe, and Southeast Michigan.
Ranked 112th out of 479 teams in Michigan
Alliance Captains (first two events)
Rookie All-Star Award
Rookie Inspiration Award (District Event & States)
Rookie High Seed Award
Qualified for States
Missed Worlds by only 24 spots
Team Spirit Award
Ranked 162nd in Michigan
Rising All-Star Award
FIRST Impact Award
Dean’s List State Award Winner (Allie)
Safety Award (A3) – Kettering District Event
Qualified for States
Ranked 140th out of 531 teams in Michigan
Autonomous Award (sponsored by Google)
District Event Finalist
Imagery Award
Qualified for States
Season 1 | 2021–2022
Inspire Award (3rd Place)
Think Award
Innovate Award (2nd Place)
Season 2 | 2022–2023
Think Award (2nd Place)
Season 3 | 2023–2024
Motivate Award
Promote Award
Season 4 | 2024–2025
Think Award (2nd Place)
Connect Award (2nd Place)
Season 5 | 2025–2026
Sustain Award (2nd Place)
Think Award (2nd Place)
Judges’ Choice Award
Participated in MI Grosse Pointe Woods FTC Qualifier
Finalist Alliance – Captain (Madison Heights Qualifier)
Competed at Michigan FTC State Championship (SE – Marie Curie Division)
Competed at Troy MAYhem
Connect Award – Madison Heights Qualifier
Connect Award – Grosse Pointe Woods Qualifier
Finalist Alliance – 1st Team Selected (Detroit Spring Event)
Selected as a top-performing alliance partner
Connect Award (Detroit Spring Event)
Launched as a new program with a focus on building foundational skills and team structure
Competed in off-season events to gain experience and prepare for future competition seasons
Our FIRST LEGO League teams introduce students to robotics, engineering, and problem-solving at an early age—creating a pipeline for continued success in FTC and FRC programs.