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What is Cache money?
Cache Money (Team 8096) is the University of Chicago's high school robotics team. Our FRC team competes in global competitions against over 3,500 other teams. We design, build, code, and test robots in games that simulate real-world challenges.
Who are we?
We are a dedicated student-run team with a passion for STEM and learning new skills. We are assisted by volunteer mentors, ranging from professional engineers to academic researchers, who teach us industry-applicable skills. Faculty members at our school assist us in coordinating behind-the-scenes logistics with school administration and parents.
Why you should join
FIRST Robotics opens an entirely new avenue of opportunities in a variety of fields. Whether you are interested in engineering, software, or business, there is a place for you on Cache Money. No experience is necessary as we will teach you everything you need to know. We use industry-standard tools and software to prepare our alumni. Robotics is open to all skill sets, interests, and schedules.
Questions?
Interested?
More than robots
FIRST Robotics means more than robots. FRC is about learning, growing, and innovating. To be able to build robots, our dedicated business team organizes fundraising, budgeting, project management, and entrepreneurship. To engage with the community, our operations team manages social media, plans events, and organizes outreach. Videographers, photographers, and artists produce amazing content for the world.
Experiential learning
Cache Money represents experiential learning imagined by John Dewey. We place students at the forefront of designing, building, and programming competitive robots to provide hands-on, practical experiences transcending traditional classroom education. We learn from successes and failures, fostering critical thinking, adaptability, and perseverance. Additionally, our emphasis on gracious professionalism and community engagement encourages a collaborative environment.
build your future
FRC is globally recognized by top-ranked colleges and universities, providing alumni with access to scholarships and networking opportunities.
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What is the competition?
Each FRC season commences in early January with new challenges every year. Participating FRC teams have six weeks to design, build, code, and test a robot. Competitions span across three days in stadiums around the world.