Across the Road: Where brilliant teams build bold bots | Team 51 Wings of Fire

Meet Team 51 Wings of Fire from Pontiac, Michigan! In this episode of Across the Road, Jasper, the team's Electrical Lead and Technician, gives us a tour of a robot that is packed with clever engineering and thoughtful design choices. From a custom intake system to a turreted shooter and Spindexer, every mechanism reflects the countless hours of prototyping, testing, and refinement that went into bringing this machine to life. What makes this robot especially fun to explore is the attention to detail. Throughout the robot, you'll find creative solutions that solve real problems, including custom 3D-printed features that help game pieces move smoothly and reliably through the system. It is a great example of how small engineering decisions can have a big impact on performance. Jasper also shares some of the team's design journey, including how different concepts were tested before settling on the systems that made it onto the final robot. The result is a machine that showcases both technical skill and the creativity that Team 51 is known for. Check out the full video to see the robot up close and hear the stories behind the design decisions that helped shape it. Thanks to Team 51 Wings of Fire for taking us Across the Road!