Robozone Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with John and the Kettering Battlebots Team on their progress to becoming an official Battlebots Team and what they have been up to since our last interview. In addition, we interview Robert from Team 548 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:John WolfertDevin SpauldingNick LipcsikHoward BartlettFIM Top 20 Interview:Robert Stonik - Team 548Team Website: https://www.robostangs.com/Team 548 Sponsors:GMFord Motor CompanyBOSCHSIEMENS/Electro-Matic ProductsEATONNASAState of Michigan

Episode Description -In this episode, we catch up with John and Mark to talk about the Summer Camps hosted at Kettering University and that you can enroll both mentors and students for. In addition, we interview Matt and Savana from Team 1023 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:John WolfertMark TaylorFIM Top 20 Interview:Matt K. and Savana F. - Team 1023Team Website: http://www.bedfordexpress.org/Team 1023 Sponsors:Forceview RecreationApple Inc.

In this episode, we catch up with Kim and John and talk about Student Leadership Camps presented by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Scott Caradonna from Team 67 as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Go Pro Corner Update:Interviewee:Kim SchumakerJohn WolfertStudent Interviewees:Dan - Team 7553Hannah - Team 1218Peyton - Team 3534FIM Top 20 Interview:Scott Caradonna - Team 67Team Website: https://www.hotteam67.org/Team H.O.T. Sponsors:GMBOSCHBAE SYSTEMSHuron Valley SchoolsINTREPID Control SystemsAPP - Anderson Power Products

Episode Description -In this episode, we present the audio recording form the Chairman's Virtual Showcase presented by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Nick Sitka from the Brighton Technodogs as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Virtual Chairman's Showcase:Interviewee:Kim SchumakerLinks:Team 7226 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgFQbBwVEkg. Team 1322 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uupSHmh8NUU&t=75sTeam 5216 Chairman's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBqkqjRxLj4FIM Top 20 Interview:Nick Sitka - Team 2707Team Website: https://www.technodogs.org/The Technodog's Sponsors:EberspacherGMBrighton Area SchoolsBrighton LIGHT HousePromessAltairState of MichiganFCA - Fiat Chrysler AutomobilesConely AutoHitachi

Episode Description -In this episode, we have another Go Pro Corner Segment sponsored by Kettering University! In addition, we interview Kelley Cook from the Bionic Black Hawks as part of our FIM Top 20 Interview series!Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:Kim SchumakerScott GrasmanTerry McDonaldFIM Top 20 Interview:Kelley Cook - Team 2834The Bionic Black Hawks Sponsors:GMBloomfield Hills SchoolsFIRSTOakland AutomationthyssenkruppMAGNANASA

Episode Description -In this episode, we announce the winners of the Kettering University FIRST Scholarship!Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:Kim SchumakerJohn Wolfert

Episode Description -In this episode, we have a brand new and shiny Go Pro Corner Update with Special Guest Doctor Pete Gheresus. In addition we speak with Nick Sikma from the World Champ Brighton TechnoDogs for a FIM Top 20 Interview for this week.Kettering Go Pro Corner Interview:Doctor Pete GheresusTeam 3707 - Team Rush:Head Mentor - Nicholas SikmaTeam Sponsors - EberspacherGMBrighton Area SchoolsBrighton LighthousePromessAltairState of MichiganFCAConely AutoHitachi

Episode Description -In this episode, we take a break with no Go Pro Corner Update but instead I had the privilege to interview the two FIM Top 20 teams this week with Team 27 Rush and Team 862 Lightning Robotics!Team 27 - Team Rush:Head Mentor - Kyle HughesTeam Sponsors - Diez GroupTLS ProductionsBorgWarnerContinental Structural ProductsMcLaren Health CareWWiTechmodeGOFCA FoundationDave and Alana DorrLawrence PlasticsDickinson Wright PLLCTeam 27 Ruch AlumniAMTDepartment of DefenseCooperStandardCNCPARTSONLINE.comTeam 862 - Lightning Robotics:Team Representative - Jay ObsniukTeam Sponsors - JabilBosch Plymouth Canton Community schoolsFordBAENissan YazakiLeidos

Episode Description -In this episode, we take a break with no Go Pro Corner Update but instead I had the privilege to interview the Kettering University BattleBots Team. Next up an amazing FIM Top 20 interview with Marjie Jenkins from Team 469!Kettering Univeristy BattleBots Team - Sponsored by Kettering University:Luke FenstermacherHoward BartlettDevin SpauldingTeam 469 - Las Guerillas:Head Mentor - Marjie JenkinsTeam Sponsors - AAA3D PRINTING AT cyb Llings Inc.Ford Motor CompanyNissanGeneral MotorsState of MichiganMAGNABAE SystemsFRANKISCHEKabir's PrepThe Dobrusin Law Firm, P.C.

In this episode we check in with Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. Next up is an amazing interview with Scott and Owen on a 2021 Scout-A-Poolza event that is going on RIGHT NOW!Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:Kimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterScouting Palooza 2021Scott Elmer - Team 2451Owen Frausto - Team 2451For competition details and information on how to enter your team, visit: www.pwnagerobotics.org/scoutingpalooza.Thanks to our partners, Teams #930 Mukwonago BEARs, #971 Spartan Robotics, and #1690 Orbit, for their help in organizing and running this competition. Also, a BIG thanks to our sponsors for prizes and guest judges: Automation Direct, AndyMark, FUN, Pfizer, Microsoft, Tableau, Google and many more.Submissions are currently open for teams and close on February 28th. Results will be announced on March 15th. There is a prize valued at $275 for all four winning teams plus smaller prizes for honorable mentions and every competing team! All FRC

Episode Description -In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. Next up is an amazing interview with Cory Walters of Stryke Force FRC Team 2767 for the FIM Top 20 Teams. This is one of the interviews I will never forget!Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterKimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterConference Call Interviewees:Cory Walters - Team 2767Stryke Force Sponsors: https://www.strykeforce.org/about/partners/

In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We have a pre-recorded conference call held by Kettering University covering how to sustain a FRC Team during COVID which had a great amount of information and may just make you listen to this episode twice!Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterKimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterConference Call Interviewees:Kyle Hughes - Team 27Anne McGowen - Team 5577Ian Houston - Team 2137

In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We have our next interview in the series of FIRST in Michigan Top 20 Teams interviews with Craig from the Fighting Pi!Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterKimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterInterviewees:Craig Roys - Team 1718Team 1718 Sponsors:FCA FoundationNuStep, IncABBPMMI FoundationDCS Water Jet Cutting, Inc.Laminair SystemsArmada RubberArmada FairArmada LionsRichmond RotaryCTREDoD STEMPrototech Laser, Inc.James Ferrari and Sons, Inc.Schember Familyand many others – we of course wish to thank all our sponsors and donors no matter how big or small!

Episode Description -In this episode, we check in with John and Kim for our weekly Go Pro Corner segment. We also start the series of FIRST in Michigan Top 20 Teams interviews with Wayne from the NC Gears!In the upcoming weeks we will be sharing the other interviews we did over the holidays with all of representatives of the FIM Top 20 Teams. This was a great first interview and please keep in mind that there is no certain order for the interviews nor the Top 20 Teams for First in Michigan. Go Pro Corner Segment - Sponsored by Kettering University:John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterKimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST CenterInterviewees:Wayne Tenmbrink - Team 1918

Episode Description -In this episode, I checking in with some of the past RoboZone guests and catch their reactions to the 2021 Game Changers Season Kickoff. They provide some suggestions for teams that are out there and may not have access to their locations to build a robot. Also what Rookie teams can do this year to have a successful Rookie season and build for the following season once things get back to normal.Interviewees:Cory Walters - Team 2767Jon Uren - Team 1684Marjie Jenkins - Team 469

Episode Description -In this episode, I help educate and inspire the members of Team 27 - Team Rush on their journey to start a podcast of their own! The is a Kettering GO PRO Corner update that you will not want to miss and make sure to register your team for their season awards and games at www.kettering.edu/firstInterviewees:Kyle Hughes - Team 27Team 27 - Team Rush Students!

Episode Description -In this episode, we speak with John and Kimberly from Kettering University about the great event opportunities that FRC teams can be part of starting in January of 2021! You don't want to miss this episode and all of the details that are provided. If you want more information please visit www.kettering.edu/firstInterviewees:John Wolfert - Kettering University FIRST CenterKimberly Schumaker - Kettering University FIRST Center

Episode Description -In this episode, some of our favorite guests join the podcast for a round table discussion on potential changes for the Replay of Infinite Recharge! They discuss potential impacts of COVID-19 on the season and how teams can prepare now for the upcoming season.Interviewees:Corey Walters - Team 2767Jon Uren - Team 1684Scott Stapp - Team 5084

In this episode, we have an all LCRA panel to discuss the Chairman's Award and how you can set up your team for success. With the COVID-19 Epidemic still upon us at the time of this recording we focus on robotics as a way to take our attention away from COVID-19 and focus on the highest honor in FIRST!Interviewees:Morgan Carstensen - Team 4776Camryn Ihrke - Team 3536Makalia and David Leclerc- Team 3707