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Competitive Robotics

Overview

IronMechs, short for Iron Mechanics, is the team name for all competitive robotics teams under Abacus Robotics. Abacus Robotics runs their competitve robotics teams for middle and high school students in Northern Virginia. Teams of 4-6 students compete at a variety of VEX Robotics competitions at the local, state, national, and international level.

About the IronMechs

Dr. Newland Agbenowosi has been the head coach of the team since its early days in 2015. IronMechs (99157) started as a middle school team, and later it grew to having both a middle (99157B) and a high school team (99157A). For more infomation including how to join Abacus Robotics' competitve robotics program, email us at info@abacusrobotics.com.

Coaching Staff

  • Dr. Newland Agbenowosi
  • Dr. Maria Uriyo
  • Jacqueline Newland
  • Kathline Newland
  • Michael Newland

Past Seasons

2024 - 2025

High Stakes

Team(s) Active: 99157B, 99157C

Notable Tournaments Competed In:
Worlds: UPCOMING VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, TX (Middle School Division)
States: 2025 Virginia V5RC State Championship (Middle & High School)
Signature Event(s):
- The Lobstah Bowl VEX V5 Robotics Competition (High School Division) in Orono, ME
- Sugar Rush VEX V5 Robotics Competition (High School Division) in Hershey, PA
- VT CRO-Down V5RC (High School Division) in Blacksburg, VA
- Gateway to the West VEX V5 Robotics Competition (Middle School Division) in Triadelphia, WV

Achievements
High School Team (99157B)
- Innovate Award @ The Lobstah Bowl VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Design Award @ VT CRO-Down
Middle School Team (99157C)
- Design Award @ 2025 Virginia V5RC State Championship
- Tournament Finalist @ 2025 Virginia V5RC State Championship

Contact Information

Mailing Address
5501 Merchants View Sq Suite 152
Haymarket, VA 20169
Email
info@abacusrobotics.com
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am to 8pm