Who We Are
Excaliper is a team of Volusia County students who design, build, program, and compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge. Members take on real engineering roles, document their work, and support one another season after season.
Competition Participation
The team competes at regional and state-level FIRST Tech Challenge events and, in 2025, earned a place at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas—one of the largest celebrations of youth robotics in the world.
2025 FIRST World Championship
Advancing to the World Championship placed Excaliper among top teams from around the globe. The experience challenged students, connected them with a worldwide STEM community, and set a high bar for future seasons.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition
Seven seasons of steady growth have earned Excaliper recognition at the regional, state, and world level.
FIRST World Championship — Houston, 2025
Advanced to the world stage, competing among top teams from around the globe.
Winning Alliance Captain — Tesla Regional
Led the winning alliance to victory at the Tesla Regional qualifier.
Leadership Finalist & Judges' Choice — Florida State Championship 2025
Recognized for outstanding team leadership and impressed the judging panel at the state championship.
Team Roles
Students grow by owning real responsibilities. Every role matters to the team's success.
Build & Mechanical
Designing, machining, and assembling the robot's structure and mechanisms.
Programming
Writing autonomous and driver-controlled code, and tuning sensors.
CAD & Design
Modeling parts and planning the robot before it is built.
Drive Team
Operating the robot and executing strategy during matches.
Documentation
Recording the engineering process in the team's portfolio.
Outreach & Strategy
Leading community programs and match strategy.
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Your help keeps students building, competing, and giving back.