Mr. Lamb from Oceaneering joined the team for a night of practice at the RSC. Students and mentors enjoyed meeting Mr. Lamb and showing him the team’s robots. Thank you, Oceaneering for 21 years of sponsorship!
2019
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2018
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division 6th Seed Alliance Captain
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL
Regional Semifinalist Imagery Award
EL PASO REGIONAL
Regional Winner Excellence in Engineering Award
LONE STAR SOUTH REGIONAL
Regional Winner Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational Indiana Robotics Invitational
2017
FIRST Championship
Quarterfinalists, Roebling Division
Hub City Regional
Regional Chairman's Award Regional Semifinalist Industrial Safety Award
Greater Kansas City Regional
Regional Winner
Lone Star North Regional
Regional Semifinalist Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Quarterfinalist, Texas UIL State Championship Quarterfinalist, Texas Robot Invitational Semifinalist, Texas Robot Roundup Finalist, The Remix
2016
Alamo Regional
Regional Finalist 4th Seed
Rocket City Regional
Regional Semifinalist 7th Seed
Lone Star Regional
Regional Semifinalist Innovation in Control Award Industrial Safety Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas Robot Invitational Indiana Robotics Invitational Semifinalist, TRR UIL State Championship
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Together we can
CRyptonite graduates are
Sponsoring CRyptonite
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Bechtel Collaboration Day
CRyptonite, along with other Bechtel sponsored teams Team 5892, Energy Heroes, and Team 4693, RoboSpartans met at the RSC to discuss strategy and talk about progress in building their competition robot. The day started with a presentation from Bechtel Engineer, Matt Vogeleand then each team gave a talk about their design process. We then gave […]
MTS Barbecue Demo
On November 7th, Team 624 participated in the Marine Technological Society Barbecue, showing off two of our robots, Sidewinder and Thor. CRyptonite students enjoyed excellent barbecue while sharing their experiences in FIRST robotics and learning about underwater technologies from the 60 other exhibitors.
Houston Open Golf Tournament Demo
CRyptonite represented our founding Sponsor, BP, at the Houston Open Golf Tournament in Humble, Texas. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with team robots and learn about CRyponite’s influence on surrounding FLL and FRC teams. A huge thank you to BP for providing us with this unique demo opportunity!
Family Night at Chick-Fil-A
On October 1st from 5-7 pm, Team 624 students demonstrated four unique types of robots to elementary students at Chick-Fil-A’s Family Night. The young students had a blast learning how to drive, program, and build the various robots around mazes and obstacle courses. Students also learned about the robots Team 624 creates, and future opportunities to […]
Key Sponsor Coop Projects
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Exposure
Perhaps the biggest benefit of Sponsoring CRyptonite is the publicity the company receives. Being a powerhouse in FRC, CRyptonite receives heavy exposure across the FIRST community, along with the local media. Your logo will be prominently placed on our robot for the season, along with your company and its contribution being advertised extensively on our social media channels, which reach millions each year. Sponsors are also mentioned throughout interactions with local press and media.
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VP Sponsors & Outreach
Science Day Camps
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
Sewa partnership
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
FLL Program
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
Kidz Club Camp
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
Food Drive
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
STEM Boxes
Entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way.
Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.Entertainment with little interest in science and technology.
Mike outlaw
Parents are the underlying reason this program is possible in the first place. Without their involvement, this team would not be able to function smoothly. Here, you can find out more about the role you can fill as a parent and how to join “Club 624”, our parent sponsorship program.
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Parents are the underlying reason this program is possible in the first place. Without their involvement, this team would not be able to function smoothly. Here, you can find out more about the role you can fill as a parent and how to join “Club 624”, our parent sponsorship program.
Mike outlaw
Mike outlaw
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Parents are the underlying reason this program is possible in the first place. Without their involvement, this team would not be able to function smoothly. Here, you can find out more about the role you can fill as a parent and how to join “Club 624”, our parent sponsorship program.
Mike outlaw
Mike outlaw
Parents are the underlying reason this program is possible in the first place. Without their involvement, this team would not be able to function smoothly. Here, you can find out more about the role you can fill as a parent and how to join “Club 624”, our parent sponsorship program.
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Parents are the underlying reason this program is possible in the first place. Without their involvement, this team would not be able to function smoothly. Here, you can find out more about the role you can fill as a parent and how to join “Club 624”, our parent sponsorship program.
Mike outlaw
the s.t.e.a.m center
CRyptonte is one of the 5 teams that builds at the Robert Shaw Center, along with teams 2882 Nuts n Boltz of Morton Ranch High School, Team 4639 RoboSpartan form Seven Lakes High School, Team 5416 TaRDIS of Taylor High School, and Team 5427 Tompkins Robotics/Steel Talons from Tompkins High School. Each team is designated a room that contains all the necessary tools and equipment needed to build a robot, all which is generously donated by Katy ISD. The Center also contains a 25 by 54 foot practice field which allows the teams to test out their robots and a plasma cutter that is to be used for the final parts fabrication
FIRST® Robotics
2015
FIRST Championship
Quarterfinalists, Tesla Division 4th Seed
Dallas Regional
Regional Winner Imagery Award in Honor of Jack Kamen
Lone Star Regional
Regional Winner Innovation and Control Award by Rockwell Automation Industrial Design Award by General Motors FIRST Dean’s List Finalist
Utah Regional
Regional Winner Quality Award by Motorola
Offseason events
Winners, Texas Robot Invitational Winner, Houston Robot Remix Winners, Texas Robot Roundup
2014
FIRST Championship
Quarterfinalist, Curie Division 8th Seed Alliance Captain Industrial Safety Award
Alamo Regional
Chairman's Award 1st Seed Regional Winner
Orlando Regional
Regional Quarterfinalist Innovation in Control Award
Lone Star regional
Regional Finalist Innovation in Control Award Industrial Safety Award FIRST Dean's List Finalist - David Gros
Offseason events
Quarterfinalist, IRI Winner, Texas Robot Invitational Winner, Texas Robot Roundup Winner, Houston Robot Remix
2013
Alamo Regional
Innovation in Control Award Regional Semifinalist
Peachtree Regional
1st Seed Innovation in Control Award Regional Semifinalist
Lone Star Regional
Regional Quarterfinalist
Offseason events
Quarterfinalist, IRI Winner, Texas Robot Roundup Finalist, Houston Robot Remix
2012
FIRST Championship
Semifinalist, Curie Division
Lone Star Regional
Industrial Design Award FIRST Dean's List Finalist: Elizabeth Waters Regional Finalist
Bayou Regional
Regional Winner
Industrial Safety Award
Innovation in Control Award
Quality Awardner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, IRI Winner, Texas Robot Roundup Winner, Houston Robot Remix
2011
FIRST Championship
15th Seed, Newton Division
Colorado Regional
Regional Winner Industrial Design Award Industrial Safety Award
Lone Star Regional
Engineering Excellence Award Regional Semifinalist
What is competitive robotics?
CRyptonite is part of FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international non-profit organization to transform culture and inspire young people to be technology leaders.
FIRST was founded in 1989 by prolific inventor Dean Kamen as he became frustrated with popular culture’s obsession over sports and entertainment with little interest in science and technology. He believed that it was necessary to present science and technology in a fun and exciting way. Teaming up with MIT mechanical engineer professor Woodie Flowers, Mr. Kamen launched a program called FIRST.
2010
FIRST Championship
Quarterfinalist, Newton Division
Lone Star Regional
Engineering Inspiration Award Industrial Safety Award Regional Finalist
St. Louis Regional
Excellence in Animation Design Award Gracious Professionalism Award Industrial Safety Award
2009
FIRST Championship
Quarterfinalist, Archimedes Division
Bayou Regional
Regional Winner Imagery Award
Lone Star Regional
Innovation in Control Award Industrial Safety Award Regional Finalist
2008
Arizona Regional
Imagery Award
Lone Star Regional
Imagery Award Regional Semifinalist
2007
Lone Star Regional
Imagery Award
Silicon Valley Regional
Regional Quarterfinalist
2006
Chesapeake Regional
Regional Quarterfinalist
Lone Star Regional
Imagery Award Regional Quarterfinalist
2005
FIRST Championship
24th Seed, Archimedes Division
Phoenix Regional
Judge's Award Safety Award Regional Quarterfinalist
Lone Star Regional
Regional Semifinalist
2004
Lone Star Regional
Regional Quarterfinalist
2003
FIRST Championship
17th Seed, Galileo Division
Phoenix Regional
Delphi Technology Award Regional Quarterfinalist
Lone Star Regional
Delphi Technology Award Regional Quarterfinalist
2002
Lone Star Regional
Spirit Award Regional Quarterfinalist
2001
Lone Star Regional
Rookie Award
FRC
Today, there are more than 5,784 FRC teams, and FIRST has grown to encompass numerous programs. The FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) and FIRST LEGO® League Jr. programs give elementary and middle school students the chance to use engineering principles with Lego robots, and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teaches science and technology to middle school and high school students.
This year's challenge
FIRST® DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE
The seasons
Pre season
During the Pre-season, CRyptonite heavily focuses on recruiting and training new members in skills needed for Build Season, along with carrying out Outreach activities across Houston and beyond. Students join sub-teams they are interested in, whether it be Video and Photography, Programming, or Fabrication. Student-leaders develop custom trainings and take new members through, leaving them prepared to actively contribute during the Build Season.
At Kickoff, the parent organization FIRST releases the challenge for teams across the world to view at the same time. On this day, CRyptonite will go through the games scoring details and rules, developing an overarching strategy for the season. In some years, CRyptonite will host a regional-kickoff at the Robert R. Shaw Center for nearby teams to pick up their Kit of Parts, a box containing basic robot parts. All members attend, and the year’s success heavily depends on a quality kickoff session.
Kickoff
Build Season
Build Season is the most intense aspect of the CRyptonite’s season. During this almost eight week period, CRyptonite meets nearly every day to prototype, design, CAD, fabricate, program, and drive a one-hundred twenty pound robot. CRyptonite follows a project-planning path inspired by a process used at our sponsors, BP, to keep the team on track and on path to produce a quality robot. Late nights are supported by 624’s parents, who come together to provide a Saturday night potluck, a time-honored tradition of the team.
The next few months following the completion of the robot make up the competition season. CRyptonite attends two district events, normally one in Houston and another elsewhere in Texas, along with a regional out of state. If the team collects enough District Points at its two events, CRyptonite then competes at the Texas State Champs for a slot at the FIRST World Championship. Being a highly competitive organization, CRyptonite has seen sustained success since 2009, missing the World Championships once twice since then. Within Katy ISD, CRyptonite has continued to lead the district since 2001, while still taking the time to assist and develop the FIRST infrastructure in the city.
competition season
off season
Following the completion of FIRST Championships, and going through till the end of Summer, CRyptonite takes a bit of time off. In between though, the team attends a few Off-Season competitions, including the TRI at Strake Jesuit, the Indiana Robotics Invitational, and the Houston Robot Remix in the Woodlands. During this time, CRyptonite usually completes off-season projects, testing new approaches and technology that can then be added to our toolbox for use in the next season. CRyptonite also remains active at Freshman Summer events to recruit the future of the team.
The competitions
More than Robots
As any CRyptonite student can attest, FIRST is a truly incredible organization. Find out more about FIRST at www.firstinspires.org
Top awards: Chairman’s, Engineering Inspiration
Robot awards: Quality, Programming, Control, Design, etc.
Team awards: Imagery, Spirit, GP, Entrepreneurship, Safety
Essays: Woodie Flowers / Dean’s List
Videos: Fall Safety Animation, Spring
Other: CAD, etc.
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The Robots
The history
2001: CRyptonite, formerly known as C.R.E.W, Cinco Ranch Engineering Wizards, is founded by BP Parents and their students, winning the Highest Rookie Seed Award at its first event.
2003: Team is renamed “CRyptonite”, and begins the to-this-day tradition of spiking team member’s hair into creative structure.
2009: CRyptonite achieves Powerhouse status, winning its first Regional in New Orleans, LA, while winning its first of many to come Innovation in Control Awards.
2014: CRyptonite wins its first Chairman’s Award, the most prestigious award in FRC, at the Alamo Regional, along with winning the competition itself.
2015: CRyptonite wins three regionals in one year, finishing 9th in the World, its highest ever ranking in team history. In the same year, CRyptonite successfully lobbies the Katy ISD school board to construct a 5.4 million dollar STEM Center, specifically to host the FRC teams across the district.
2019: CRyptonite partakes in the first year of Texas Districts, winning both its District Events and finishing 4th in District Points across the state, one of only a few teams to do so thus far.
2019
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2018
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2017
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2016
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2015
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2014
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2013
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2012
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2011
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2010
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2009
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2008
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2007
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2006
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2005
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2004
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2003
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2002
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational
2001
FIRST Championship
Semifinalists, Newton Division
6th Seed Alliance Captain
San Diego regional
Regional Semifinalist
Imagery Award
El Paso regional
Regional Winner
Excellence in Engineering Award
Lone Star south regional
Regional Winner
Innovation in Control Award
Offseason events
Semifinalist, Texas UIL State Championship
Finalist, Texas Robot Invitational
Indiana Robotics Invitational