8095 Nanobots

Norfolk, VA · The Whale

Welcome to the 8095 Nanobots robotics website! We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to exploring the cutting edge of STEM through competitive robotics. Comprised of talented students with diverse skills in engineering, programming, and problem-solving, we thrive on collaboration and creativity. Guided by our experienced mentor, Dr. Call, we design, build, and program advanced robots to compete in FTC, all while fostering a love for technology and teamwork. With a commitment to excellence and a drive to inspire others, we embody the spirit of gracious professionalism.

Meet the Team

Quinn Parvin

Structure Co-Head, Driver

A co-head of Structure and a primary robot driver for the team, Quinn engineered the team’s ramp system used to securely hold and feed balls into the launcher, helping improve both reliability and scoring efficiency. Outside the lab, Quinn is an avid Formula 1 fan who brings the same passion for racing performance to every aspect of robotics design.

Class of 2026

Ben Warburton

Structure Co-Head, Driver

Ben is the co-head of Structure and a dedicated robot driver. Known for taking early initiative in the build process, Ben helps set the pace for the team’s engineering progress and keeps projects moving efficiently. A racing enthusiast, he brings a performance-driven mindset to every stage of robot construction and competition.

Class of 2027

Miles McKenzie

Structure Co-Head, Driver

A Structure co-head and robot driver, Miles plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and consistency of the team’s launch mechanism. With a strong focus on precision and robustness, Miles helps the team maintain high performance throughout design, testing, and competition. Miles also created the team website, designing a platform for the team to share their achievements.

Class of 2026

Leo Jones

Outreach Coordinator

Passionate about giving back to the community, Leo organizes impactful volunteering opportunities with ForKids, a nonprofit focused on helping children and families in need. Originally started by his sister, this volunteering initiative has become a meaningful tradition that Leo proudly continues every summer. With his strong organizational skills and a heart for service, Leo ensures the team not only excels in robotics but also makes a positive difference in the lives of others.

Class of 2026

Soham Patel

Coding Head

Soham is the team’s Head of Coding, a role he’s taken on impressively as a sophomore. He has written the robot’s full software suite, including both autonomous routines and active control systems that keep the robot responsive and competition-ready. Outside of robotics, Soham enjoys playing Clash Royale and brings that same strategic mindset to his programming work.

Class of 2028

Jay Fernando

Notebook Head

Ensuring every step of our journey is recorded with precision and clarity, Jay's meticulous attention to detail has paid off in documenting our building process. She also played a key role in designing and creating our team poster, showcasing her creativity and commitment to representing our team with pride. Beyond her leadership in documentation, Jay has been critical in tracking and analyzing the challenges our team faced, helping us strategize solutions and grow stronger as a unit.

Class of 2026

Zofia Lehmann

Electronics Head

Zofia Lehmann is the team’s Head of Electronics, leading all wiring, power distribution, and electrical systems. She established the team’s organized, color-coded wiring scheme and got the robot’s wire placement off to a strong start. Outside the shop, Zofia is a dedicated rower and will continue her athletic career next year, rowing for the University of Notre Dame at the collegiate level.

Class of 2026

Other Notable Members

  • Myles Bryan - Structure Lead
  • Grant Fernandez - Structure
  • Emma Tartiere-Martinez - Structure
  • Yunzhu Wang - Coding
  • Adi Thapa - Strucutre
  • Jack Roberts - Structure
  • Michael Long - Coding

    • Our Robot

    This year, we faced the challenge of fitting our robot within tighter size requirements. Our intake system uses one wheel fit with zipties to capture a ball, and feeds it into a track equipped to hold three balls at a time. We then fire one by one up to a maximum distance of 6-7 ft.

    Features

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    Strategy

    Autonomous

    In the autonomous phase of the competition, our plan is simple: preload and launch 3 artifacts, then secure those sweet parking points.

    Tele-Op

    Once we get our hands on the controller, we will be able to:

    • Intake and Shoot artifacts
    • Park

    Our Impact

    Since 2023, our summers have been devoted to our volunteering initiative with ForKids. Over the course of 6 weeks, we spend 2 hours every Wednesday with children that are homeless or are from low-income backgrounds. During this time, we don't try to teach the kids all of the minute details of robotics, but rather cater to them an introductory experience so that they can figure out if robotics is truly interesting. Our usage of Lego Mindstorm EV3's shaped a straightforward learning environment, and it was easy for the kids to pick up. Many of our team's alumni even come back to contribute to this initiative.

    Awards

    • 2019 - Connect Award, 3 rd place
    • 2021 - Control Award, 2 nd place
    • 2021 - Innovate Award
    • 2022 - Design Award
    • 2022 - Finalist Alliance - 1 st team selected
    • 2023 - Connect Award, 3 rd place
    • 2023 - Inspire Award, 3 rd place
    • 2023 - Think Award
    • 2023 - Motivate Award, 3 rd place
    • 2024 - Think Award, 2 nd place