Nemesis 2590 DIVE-ing Into A New Season!

  The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) season has introduced an exciting new game titled "REEFSCAPE," presented by Haas. This underwater-themed challenge is part of the broader FIRST DIVE season, which emphasizes ocean exploration as well as conservation. In REEFSCAPE, teams are tasked with designing and building robots capable of performing specific actions that simulate strengthening coral reef ecosystems. The game involves manipulating elements such as PVC pipes, which is then referred as “Coral” in the game and playground balls, known as “Algae”, which robots must then score into designated goals on the field.

   Additionally, during the endgame, robots aim to climb a truss structure called the “Barge” to earn extra points. The season officially commenced with the Kickoff event on January 4, 2025, continuing on to January 5, where the game was revealed to teams worldwide. This event marked the beginning of the build season, during which teams have six weeks to design, prototype, and construct their robots in preparation for regional competitions leading up to the FIRST Championship that is located in Houston. For teams like Nemesis 2590, the 2025 REEFSCAPE challenge offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering skills in creative ways that will be relative towards the game as well as outside-opportunities that can relate back to skills needed in day-to-day life. These kinds of skills are a crucial assets when working toward what is most important in their corporate, STEM, or even business jobs. All of these things are in play, however at the same time, they are also promoting the awareness of ocean ecosystems. The game encourages strategic thinking, teamwork, and innovation, aligning with FIRST's mission to inspire young people to become leaders in science and technology. As the build season progresses, Nemesis is delving into the specifics of the game manual and utilizing resources provided by FIRST, including the Q&A system and team updates, to ensure compliance with game rules and optimize their robot designs. On January 5, Saturday,  Nemesis watched the live playback of how this season's challenge was going to work, including specific details of how the rules and restrictions were gonna work moving on throughout these challenges. In order to prepare, The REEFSCAPE game not only challenges Nemesis to excel in robotics but also serves as an educational platform, highlighting the importance of ocean conservation and the role of technology in solving real-world environmental issues. As Nemesis 2590 embark on this journey, they contribute to a global movement that combines technical prowess with a commitment to making a positive impact on our planet.