Why Impulse?

For over a decade, Team Impulse has aimed to go higher, further, and faster, propelling high school students into the fast-changing future. When you join Impulse, you'll have the opportunity to gain numerous hard and soft skills, including:
     - woodworking and metalworking skills
     - experience with machinery such as bandsaws, drill presses, and jigsaws
     - experience with the CNC machine and laser cutter
     - CAD skills in programs such as Onshape
     - hands-on applicable coding experience in Java
     - business management skills
     - soldering, wiring, and other electrical skills
​    - leadership experience

What we do

Impulse 4418 competes in the annual FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) events. During competition season, which lasts around 8 weeks, we design, prototype, build, and refine a robot to compete in the year's challenge. Every aspect of the robot is done by the team members, from the fabrication that gives it shape to the software that makes it move. Meanwhile, our business team fundraises and seeks sponsors as well as prepares our presentation for a shot at the Impact Award.

What you'll gain

When you join Impulse, you'll gain real-world engineering or business experience from day one. Participate in a team sport* like no other, from offseason to kickoff to the final regional. Experience the excitement and thrill of the competitions and the buzzing hive of activity in the pits. Meet like-minded peers who share your passion for innovation and problem-solving - from all over the country.
You'll also boost your college and scholarship applications and join the wider community of FRC alumni worldwide.
*Yes, we consider robotics a sport.

Stop by

Come see what makes Team 4418 special. Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-9 at STEM School Highlands Ranch (8773 S Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch). Please enter through the secondary entrance.