Building More Than Robots
At ASD, competitive robotics is about more than engineering. It is about learning to work under pressure, lead a team, and solve problems that do not have easy answers.
ASD is deeply committed to the FIRST Robotics program, which uses competitive robotics to inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and math. FIRST challenges students to work in teams, think creatively, and solve problems under pressure, building skills that extend well beyond the robot itself.
ASD is proud to be the home of Team Phoenix, FRC Team 2342. Team Phoenix is an independent FIRST Robotics team that calls ASD home, with a dedicated workshop and practice field on campus. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to hands-on STEM education and giving students access to the highest level of competitive robotics.
Team Phoenix (FRC Team 2342) is an independent FIRST Robotics team that partners with ASD, operating out of a dedicated workshop and practice field on our campus.
Beyond FRC, a large number of ASD students participate in FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge programs. In recent years, ASD has hosted FTC tournaments on site, bringing together teams from across the region and strengthening the broader robotics community in New Hampshire.
ASD has also been at the forefront of expanding access to robotics education through the Experiential Robotics Platform, a small, affordable robot that teaches students real FRC programming skills using the same software and tools as full-sized competition robots. We have hosted teacher training sessions for educators across the state and 3D-printed kits to help other schools bring robotics into their classrooms.