To maximize the potential of every team member’s success, Jaguar Robotics is broken down into five departments, each with its own purpose. This separation encourages flexible collaboration between department members, simulating a workforce environment while serving as an efficient method of task management for the team as a whole. Each department puts emphasis on skills that are essential for prospective job opportunities related to engineering (mechanical and electrical), precision machining, management, marketing, and programming. These divisions are as follows:
Departments
Each department is student-led and operates within itself but also communicates with other departments for overlapping tasks and cohesive resolution.
The Design Department uses Solidworks to design our robots. The team designs most of the components in the robots from scratch. Design members learn about CAD (Computer Aided Design), DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), Solidworks Simulations, strength and weight optimization, integration of electrical systems within the mechanical design, cooperation with other departments, technical drawing skills, and technical documentation skills.
The Machining Department is responsible for cutting and drilling materials and parts used on the robot. Some cuts require precision up to a thousandth of an inch. Some in-house machinery we have available includes CNCs (Computer Numerical Control), milling machines, and manual lathes.
The Electrical Department constructs the inner workings of each robot and programs the internal components necessary for overall functionality. As Fort Zumwalt West High School does not have a curriculum course detailing the development of electrical harnesses, team members learn about electrical work from our department head and mentors. This department manages the ordering of parts, electrical design, and the building and maintaining of the bots’ electrical systems.
The Communications Department serves as the team’s contact for all sponsorship agreements, including fundraisers, materials, mentorships, and additional resources. They cooperate with FZW Jaguar Robotics Boosters Club to finance the team’s transportation to out-of-state competitions. These platforms can be found in the contact menu at the bottom of any page on the website.
– Condensed frame – Internal modifications – Side plate redesign Rewards/Placement: 1st BotsKC Grand Champion BotsKC 7th NRL National Championships Best Engineering Documentation Award
Sabertooth MKIII (2022-2023) **
– Two-wheel drive – Condensed frame – New weapon design Rewards/Placement: 2nd BotsKC 30th NRL National Championships
Blitz MKI (2021-2022) **
– Redesign from Sabertooth – Internal wheels – Brushless internals – Toothed weapon Rewards/Placement: 1st BotsKC Grand Champion BotsKC 10th NRL National Championships
Sabertooth MKII (2021-2022) **
– Toothless weapon – Two-wheel drive – Side plate redesign Rewards/Placement: 2nd BotsKC 32nd NRL National Championships
