E.M.P. Chaos

HOMETOWN: Hemet, CA, USA

DISTANCE: 2,082 miles (3,350.65 km)

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REGION: USCA

YEAR FOUNDED: 2011

QUALIFICATIONS Last year at ILT, we finished in last place — this year, we powered all the way up to 2nd place Inspire Award at ILT! 🚀 One of our biggest breakthroughs was getting odometry fully working and scoring 4–6 specimens in autonomous — a huge step forward for our team. Beyond the field, we continued living FIRST values: during the Malibu Fires, we donated 400 3M N95 masks and water supplies to the Incarcerated Women's Wildfire Camp, making sure even the often-forgotten heroes had what they needed. This season has been all about resilience, growth, and proving that with hard work, anything is possible — both on and off the field!

FUN FACTS: During COVID, we were featured on the CBS Morning Show for launching a huge PPE drive — we coordinated with other local FTC teams to 3D print and distribute face shields to frontline workers. (Teamwork makes the dream work!) This year, team members built a wind tunnel to bring hands-on STEM outreach to schools and events — yes, it’s as cool as it sounds! Outside of robotics, we stay busy: you’ll find us building theatre sets, competing on varsity sports teams, painting and creating art, and volunteering in the community. Everywhere we go, we bring the FIRST spirit with us, using the skills we've gained in problem-solving, leadership, and creativity. We believe that being a team isn’t just about robots — it’s about lifting each other up, having fun, and making an impact wherever we are!