More than robots.
Owatonna Robotics represents Owatonna Public Schools across the FIRST family of programs. Every build season, our students design, wire, code, and drive a competition robot from scratch — backed by an incredible group of local sponsors.
Our goal is to ignite and inspire a community through collaboration, persistence, and perseverance to mold the next generation of STEM thinkers and leaders.
Upcoming Events
What's on the calendar this week. Practice runs every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM.
About Owatonna Robotics
One program, three age groups — pick FRC, FTC, or FLL up above to see that team's page.
Team 4624 — The Rebel Alliance
FIRST Robotics Competition · High School
Our goal is to ignite and inspire a community through collaboration, persistence, and perseverance to mold the next generation of STEM thinkers and leaders.
Our values spell out F.O.R.C.E. — the culture we build every robot around.
- 01 Be FIRST
- 02 Educate all students through hands-on learning
- 03 Positively impact our community by inspiring interest in science, technology, and business
- 04 Have fun
- → Build long-lasting relationships with sponsors to ensure the stability of STEM programs in the Owatonna School District
- → Grow our FIRST Tech Challenge team at the middle school and start more FLL teams
- → Expand our outreach to grow diversity and get underrepresented groups involved in STEM
Subteams
Five subteams, one robot.
Business
Business teaches students how to market, plan, and fundraise while also dealing with finance management. This team is also responsible for media, which sharpens photography, videography, and editing software skills.
Programming
Programming teaches students how to work efficiently in a team environment that is unavailable through computer science classes provided through the school. Problem-solving and communication skills are crucial for this team as they must quickly adapt when plans change or problems arise.
Build
Build team teaches students how to problem-solve, design parts, and work together to create a functioning robot. They learn through hands-on experience and learn to improve upon their mistakes. Working with plentiful, yet strict deadlines, give them skills beyond those of any other activity.
Electrical
Electrical teaches students how to be organized, stay focused, work efficiently, and inspire creativity for problem solving and planning. This team of students is responsible for powering all the components of the robot. They must learn how every piece works and the tools they will use before they can begin.
Strategy
Strategy teaches students how to communicate effectively through networking with other teams during the competition. They gather, organize, and analyze data before and during the competition to develop strategies and ensure success.
Past Seasons
Scroll through our season history below — full write-ups, stats, and photos coming soon.
FIRST Tech Challenge Teams
Owatonna's middle school FTC program, made up of four teams.
Chewy's Crew
Description coming soon.
The Force
Description coming soon.
The Guardians of the Force
Description coming soon.
The Resistance
Description coming soon.
FIRST Lego League
FIRST Lego League · Elementary
Contact us
Questions about sponsoring, joining, or booking us for an outreach event? Reach out.
Our sponsors
Owatonna Robotics runs on the generosity of these local and national partners.
Make a donation
Every contribution goes straight toward parts, tools, travel, and competition fees.
Give a personal, one-time or recurring gift to help fund robot parts, tools, and travel to competitions. No amount is too small — it all adds up.
Donate as an individualSponsor Owatonna Robotics as a business. Company donations help cover major costs like the robot kit, registration fees, and travel — and your business gets recognition on our site and at events.
Inquire about company sponsorship