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IronMechs 99157A

VEX V5

IronMechs (99157A) was the founding competitive team of Abacus Robotics, established in 2015 and built around a roster of students from Haymarket, Manassas, and the surrounding area. The team competed during the academic school year in the VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), reaching the state championship each season and attending the world championship twice, winning awards at both events.

The team's identity centered on design modularity and performance. Each subassembly on their robot could be easily taken off, adjusted, and reattached, allowing for quick diagnosis of issues. After each competition, the team evaluate the performance of each component, noted what could be improved, and made the necessary adjustments for the next competition.

Seasons

SeasonLeagueDivisionPlacement
2022–23 VEX: Spin Up VEX V5 HS —

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

States: Virginia State Championship - Spin Up Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Achievements

  • Finalist: The VEX World Championship Online “Theme It Up” Challenge
2021–22 VEX: Tipping Point VEX V5 HS Tournament Finalist, Robot Skills Champion

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

States: Virginia State Championship - Tipping Point Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Achievements - Tournament Finalist @ Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia End of Season VRC Qualifier - Robot Skills Champion @ Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia End of Season VRC Qualifier

2019–20 VEX: Tower Takeover VEX V5 HS —

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

States: Virginia State Championship - Tower Takeover Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Local: USPTO VRC Tower Takeover Qualifier

2018–19 VEX: Turning Point VEX V5 MS —

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

Worlds: VEX Robotics World Championship in Louisville, KY

States: Virginia State Championship - Turning Point Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Signature Event: Google VEX Turning Point Tournament in Sunnyvale, CA

Achievements

  • Winner: The VEX World Championship “Make It Real CAD Engineering Challenge” Sponsored by Autodesk
  • Innovate Award @ Virginia State Championship
  • Design Award
2017–18 VEX: In the Zone VEX V5 MS Regional Tournament Champions, Robot Skills Champion

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

Worlds: 2018 VEX Robotics World Championship - VEX Robotics Competition

States: Virginia State Championship - In the Zone Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Local (High School Division): RVA VEX VRC In the Zone Tournament at John Tyler Community College

Achievements

  • Innovate Award @ VEX Robotics World Championship
  • Design Award @ Virginia State Championship
  • 2x Tournament Champions @ Battle at the Bridge and John Tyler Community College
  • 3x Excellence Award @ Battle at the Bridge, John Tyler Community College, and Huguenot High School
  • Robot Skills Champion @ Battle at the Bridge
  • Judges Award
2016–17 VEX: Starstruck VEX V5 MS State Qualifier

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

States: Virginia State Championship - Starstruck Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Achievements - Build Award @ Virginia State Championship - Design Award @ Battle at the Bridge

2015–16 VEX: Nothing But Net VEX V5 MS Regional Tournament Finalist

Notable Tournaments Competed In:

Nationals: CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship

States: Virginia State Championship - Nothing But Net Competition by NOVA SySTEMic Solutions

Achievements

  • Energy Award @ CREATE US Open Robotics Championship
  • Excellence Award
  • 2x Tournament Finalist