Team Blue VIII
A community team from Nashua, New Hampshire dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation in robotics. This is our 7th year in FIRST Tech Challenge.
About Team Blue VIII
We strive for perfection and professionalism, leveraging FIRST knowledge to build exceptional robots and navigate our daily lives.
Excel in competitions, empower team members to develop technical and leadership skills, and make a lasting impact by inspiring the next generation of STEM enthusiasts.
We use Plan, Do, Check, Act - an iterative approach to problem-solving that prioritizes continuous improvement and progress.
Through outreach initiatives like OpportunityX, HSxAI, and TechPals, we make STEM education accessible across all generations.
Meet Our Team
Meet Dijon
Our 2024-2025 robot, named after Dijon Mustard, features innovative dual-claw intake and precision mecanum drive systems.
Key Features
- • 4-Wheel Mecanum Drive with 19.2:1 Gear Ratio
- • Dual-Claw Intake System for Efficient Sample Handling
- • Two 4-Stage MiSUMi Slides at 90-Degree Angle
- • RoadRunner Motion Planning with Feedforward Control
- • Custom 3D-Printed Components
Technical Specifications
Gobilda Yellow Jacket Planetary
312 RPM
Control Hub + Extension Hub
Java with RoadRunner
4-wheel mecanum drive allows omnidirectional movement with precise control and higher load capacity.
Two 4-stage MiSUMi slides with custom 3D-printed inserts for reaching buckets, chambers, and rungs.
RoadRunner motion planning with feedforward control for autonomous path following and precise positioning.
Community Outreach
Making STEM education accessible across all generations through innovative programs and community engagement.
Bridging the STEM gap for underprivileged students through hands-on experiments and interactive learning experiences.
Opening pathways to AI careers through online conferences, Q&A sessions with industry leaders, and high school AI clubs.
Empowering seniors with digital literacy skills through free workshops and our buddy system with high school volunteers.
Mentoring FLL team of 5th-8th graders who won 2nd place at Merrimack qualifiers and NH State Championship.
Organized introductory AI workshop with Google developers, exploring generative AI tools and application development.
Expanding our impact through strategic social media networking, connecting with STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
Our Sponsors
We're grateful for the support of our corporate sponsors who make our mission possible.
Worldwide electronics company producing interconnect cables, sensors, and antennae for various fields.
Global leader in designing analog, mixed-signal, and DSP integrated circuits to solve the world's toughest challenges.
Leading aerospace company engineering defense and security products for air, naval, and land forces.
Get In Touch
Interested in collaborating, sponsoring, or learning more about our team? We'd love to hear from you!
Reach out for partnerships, questions, or collaboration opportunities.
blue8.15343@gmail.comFriday: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Additional meetings as needed
Based in Nashua, New Hampshire