How it all began...

The GeauxBots (formerly known as Robo Jays) began their journey in 4th and 5th grade as a small group of curious students with a shared love for technology and creativity. They formed their first robotics team as part of their primary school's STEM program, eager to explore the world of coding, engineering, and problem-solving. Though they started with simple robots and local competitions, their passion quickly grew as they learned how to build, program, and strategize together.

By 5th grade, they had become a close-knit group, constantly improving their skills and taking on bigger challenges. They won the state competition and moved on to nationals in Boston, MA! They constantly improved their robot and also focused on an innovation project (Hobby Cards!). Their hard work paid off when their teamwork and presentation skills impressed the judges, earning them the prestigious Innovation Award at the national level.

Now in 7th grade, The GeauxBots continue to build on their success, taking on new robotics challenges. With their passion and dedication, they are excited for what the future holds as they aim to compete at even higher levels!

The Geaux Bots had been thinking about how to solve dead zone problems. We came up with a robot that could go underwater and track down data that would then be sent back to a lab. To share this idea with others and present it to judges at the competition, we created a silly skit that helped convey our project concept. The drone was designed to help collect dead zone data, so that many people who used to have the difficult job of going out on a boat to track dead zones every year wouldn’t have to do this challenging task anymore. Most people doing this job have to spend a lot of money each year to gather that data, but with the drone, dead zones could be tracked continuously without needing to spend large amounts of money each time. 

The Geauxbots are now working on a new plan to help solve problems that occur in architectural projects. Visit our Innovation page to read all about it!!