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GRT 192

A robotics team from Henry M. Gunn High School (Palo Alto, CA) competing since 1997 in the annual FIRST robotics FRC competition as Team 192.

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ABOUT US

The Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) is a student-managed team that competes in the FIRST Robotics competition. We CAD our own designs, fabricate and wire our own robots, write our own software, and create our own animations; we manage our sponsorships, organize and staff outreach events. Being on the Gunn Robotics Team gives every student the opportunity to make real decisions, learn from the results, and produce something amazing in the process.

All GRT students learn how to CAD and work in the shop, and develop additional expertise working in small groups focused on skills such as programming, welding, gearbox design, pneumatics, and more. We stay connected with our community, building projects for local schools and community events. We have been fortunate to work with generous sponsors, who assist us with resources and training.

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OUR HISTORY

GRT was founded In 1996 by Bill Dunbar at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto, CA. The team entered the FIRST Robotics competition for the 1997 season, and that summer traveled to the National Championships in Orlando, FL. Since then it has continued as both a skill-building, project-based class and a competitive team.
Since 1998 GRT has been a popular program at Henry M. Gunn HS, with two full classes meeting throughout the school year plus regular after-hour and weekend shop sessions. The team has a reputation for designing and building its own custom gearboxes - including GRT's first "swerve" design for the 2017 FIRST Robotics competition season - and for students taking responsibility for all troubleshooting and hands-on robot repairs at competitions.
As an established robotics team with 30 years of experience, GRT is a learning community for aspiring prototypers, mechanical designers, software coders, animators and leaders. Check out the Seasons tab for a list of the many awards presented to GRT since its founding.