FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TEAM #58993

WE BUILD THE
FUTURE

The Titans are a passionate robotics team from Aptakisic Junior High School dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

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OUR ROBOT

TitanBot • 4 Spike Prime motors • 2 lbs →

CURRENT SEASON

2025-2026

Innovation Spotlight

ATLAS — portable artifact preservation

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9

Team Members

3+

Years Competing

4+

Awards Won

Team Titans winning Champions Award at State

Team Titans winning the Champions Award at State

Who We Are

The Titans (#58993) are a FIRST® LEGO® League team based at Aptakisic Junior High School. Founded in 2023, we compete using Spike Prime kits, block coding, and four motors. Our robot weighs just 2 pounds yet delivers precision and reliability through the Titans Slip-On System and full PID control.

Every season we push the limits of engineering, programming, and creativity while inspiring younger students through outreach and workshops.

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Discovery

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Innovation

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Impact

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Inclusion

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Teamwork

Outreach

Spreading STEM enthusiasm beyond our school walls.

The Titans believe robotics should be accessible to everyone. We have volunteered at Feed My Starving Children and demonstrated our robot and ATLAS at The College of Lake County’s robotics exposition. Last season we reached over 300 kids.

Robot & ATLAS demos at College of Lake County
Volunteering at Feed My Starving Children
Judging and volunteering at regional FLL tournaments
LEGO workshops for elementary students

Innovation Project

ATLAS — Archaeological Transport & Lightweight Artifact System

2025-2026 Project: Protecting Artifacts in the Field

Archaeologists need a fast, portable way to protect artifacts from weather, moisture, and oxidation. We cold-emailed 240 experts and met with 17. Their feedback drove every iteration.

Design Iterations (straight from our Robotics Log PDF)

Early hand-drawn electrolysis box - PDF pages 30-31

Early Concept (PDF p.30-31) — Salt-water electrolysis box with cathode/anode for rust removal on metal artifacts.

Why changed: Experts said it cracks ceramics, needs lab power, and isn’t portable for field hikes.

Final ATLAS vacuum pump + nitrogen purge diagram - PDF pages 2 & 18

Final ATLAS (PDF p.2 & 18) — Folding aluminum box, vacuum pump (50 sec), nitrogen gas purge, DHT11 sensor, adjustable dividers, foam insulation.

Why this won: Backpack-portable, 2 lbs, $210 total, 83% faster, safe for all materials. USPTO patent filed.

Early IP brainstorming list - PDF page 25

Week 1 Brainstorm (PDF p.25) — First ideas included LiDAR drone, AR soil layers, and sensor brush.

Why changed: Expert interviews showed preservation on-site was the biggest pain point, leading directly to ATLAS.

ATLAS in Action
Collapsible for hiking, 2 lbs, adjustable dividers, vacuum + nitrogen creates a stable bubble. 17 archaeologists said they would use it immediately.

Robot Design

TitanBot • 4 Spike Prime motors • Block coding • 2 lbs

TitanBot — Boxed Design with Titans Slip-On System (TSS)

We tested last year’s robot, identified instability, and held a full-team redesign meeting. The final boxed chassis with TSS pocket is so strong Ayaan could sit on it!

Mission Strategy + Iterations (from PDF)

Desmos mission matrix graph - PDF page 7

Mission Matrix (PDF p.7) — Points vs. difficulty graph. We scaled points ×10 and picked high-reward, low-risk missions.

Why it worked: Let us score 110+ points with minimal attachments and reliable runs.

Team Titans at Illinois State Championship - PDF page 3

Competition Day (PDF p.3) — Our team reacting to a perfect run. This energy drove every iteration.

KEY FEATURES

Drive System4× Spike Prime motors
Weight2 pounds
CodingBlock coding (Spike App)
AttachmentsTitans Slip-On System (TSS)
ControlFull PID + Consistency Algorithm

TitanBot ready for competition

Workshops

Hands-on learning for everyone.

The Titans host free monthly workshops covering LEGO building, block coding with Spike Prime, sensor calibration, and strategy. Sessions are fun and inclusive for all skill levels.

Team Titans demonstrating robot building (used in every workshop) - PDF page 3

Workshop Energy (PDF p.3) — Same hands-on vibe we bring to Aptakisic students every month.

NEXT WORKSHOP

April 26th • Aptakisic Junior High School

Sensor Magic & Block Coding Basics

May 2026

Advanced PID Tuning & Attachment Design

June 2026

Team Strategy & Core Values

WE BUILD THEFUTURE