Welcome to Team 980 ThunderBots

Team 980 is in the post-competitive mode known as Build 2.0, while also preparing for our off-season competition, Tidal Tumble in October. During this time we are accepting new member applications, hold training workshops for both new and returning members, and work on robot projects we didn't have time to try out during the regular season.  Our goal is to complete a new version of the 2024 robot with new mechanisms, sensors, and programming code.  Our secondary goal is to make sure all returning and any new members are trained for the coming 2025 build season.  So plenty of fun stuff happening for any new or returning team members that are able to participate

Who is Team 980?

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 980 ThunderBots is a 501(c)(3) public charity and competitive robotics team with the mission of inspiring young people to become science, technology, and business leaders.

Dedicated mentors and sponsors work with high school aged students from Burbank Unified School District and other neighboring schools on a robotics challenge set by the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) organization in which we compete. Team 980 is also the perfect environment to develop important non-technical skills in logistics, marketing, graphic design, communications, finance and business practices. Ultimately, we encourage growth in creativity, problem-solving, strategy, leadership, initiative and teamwork.

Partnering with the BUSD NAF Academies, Team 980 is located in the STEAM lab at Burbank High School, welcoming students from both Burbank high schools as well as 8th graders from the middle schools. We provide real world experience in programming, electronics, machining, construction, mechanical design, business practices, and outreach.  Any students with the passion to learn, a drive to create, and a competitive spirit are welcome to join.