Making a Positive
IMPACT
Throughout our +25 year history, Charger Robotics has strived to improve our world by establishing and amplifying local FIRST, STEM, and Community Outreach programs.
We are deeply grateful to have been recognized by FIRST for these efforts with 9 Impact Awards & Chairman's Awards, which motivate us to continue expanding access to STEM and FIRST programs in our community.
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2026 Mukwonago District (WIMUK)
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2025 Seven Rivers Regional (WILA)
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2019 Miami Valley Regional (OHMV)
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2017 St. Louis Regional (MOSL)
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2016 Wisconsin Regional (WIMI)
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2015 Queen City Regional (OHCI)
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2013 Lake Superior Regional (MNDU)
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2012 Wisconsin Regional (WIMI)
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2010 Minnesota North Star Regional (MN2)
We've also assisted in the startup of several FRC teams; 9 of which have gone on to win a combined additional 29 Chairman's/Impact Awards of their own!
Since the very beginning, Charger Robotics has reached beyond our immediate team to help start and amplify other FIRST and STEM programs around us, assist other community organizations with their activities and events, and make a positive impact to improve our world.
Our Activities & Community Outreach
FLL Explore #32748
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored, Provided Published Resources
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Explore #32376
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored, Provided Published Resources
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Explore #30865
Lannon, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored, Provided Published Resources
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Challenge #5395 "Radioactive Pyros"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Challenge #5396 "Flashbotz"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Challenge #31589 "Cyber Turtles"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Challenge #66156 "Supercharged Rebels"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Challenge #72975 "RaiderBots"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Support Website
Sussex, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Mentoring within FIRST
Provided Published Resources, Assisted
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FLL Virtual Mentor Program
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran, Hosted, Provided Published Resources
2024
Seasons:
FTC #16217 "Thunderstruck"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FTC #16322 "Silver Storm"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FTC #16327 "Panicking Coconuts"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FTC #18663 "Power Surge"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FTC #16208 "Crimson Crusaders"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FTC #18661 "Arc Flash"
Sussex, WI
Mentoring within FIRST, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Started, Mentored
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Seasons:
FRC Sussex Scrimmage
Sussex, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran, Hosted
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FTC Sussex Scramble
Sussex, WI
Team Member Development
Ran, Hosted
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FRC WIMU - Practice Field
Mukwonago, WI
FIRST Team Outreach
Supported
2025
Seasons:
FRC WIMI - Practice Field
Milwaukee, WI
FIRST Team Outreach
Ran, Supported
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC WIMI - Machine Shop
Milwaukee, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Ran, Supported
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC WILA - Volunteering
La Crosse, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2018, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC WIMI - Volunteering
Milwaukee, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC WIPLY - Volunteering
Plymouth, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2026
Seasons:
FRC WIMUK - Volunteering
Mukwonago, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2026
Seasons:
FRC WICMP - Volunteering
Brookfield, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2025, 2026
Seasons:
FRC CMPTX - Volunteering
Houston, TX
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Supported
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2025
Seasons:
FIRST WI - Board of Directors
Wisconsin
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Advocated, Supported
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FIRST WI - Youth Advisory Council
Wisconsin
FIRST Team Outreach, Sustainability
Advocated, Supported
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FRC WIMI - Student Ambassadors
Milwaukee, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Community Outreach
Supported
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC WIMI - National Anthem
Milwaukee, WI
Community Service
Supported
2016, 2025
Seasons:
FLL #40007 "World Whales"
Milwaukee, WI
FIRST Team Outreach
Supported
2025
Seasons:
Lakeshore Regional FLL Regional + FTC & FRC Demo
Sheboygan, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Team Member Development
Supported
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC Kickoff Event - Germantown
Germantown, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Team Member Development
Supported
2024, 2025
Seasons:
FRC Kickoff Event & Strategy Discussions
Sussex, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Team Member Development
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Dynamic Ratings - FRC Practice Field
Sussex, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers, Sustainability
Supported, Advocated
2026
Seasons:
STEM Blast Off - Lannon Elementary School
Lannon, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
STEM Blast Off - Maple Elementary School
Sussex, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
STEM Blast Off - Marcy Elementary School
Menomonee Falls, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
STEM Blast Off - Woodside Elementary School
Sussex, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
STEM Curriculum Supplement - HSD
Sussex, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Spooky STEM Event
Sussex, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Butler Library Demo
Butler, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach
Supported
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Pizza Social Event
Sussex, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Make48 Competition
Milwaukee, WI
Team Member Development, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported, Reached
2025
Seasons:
Presentations to HSD School Board Members
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Advocated
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Mosaic Studios STEAM Theater Camp
Brookfield, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Mosaic Studios "BOTS the Musical"
Brookfield, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Assisted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Women in STEM Summer Workshop
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Girl Scouts STEM Workshops
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported
2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
STEM Class at Parochial School (Gurukul)
Menomonee Falls, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran, Hosted
2024, 2025
Seasons:
Antique Power Show
Sussex, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported, Reached
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
HEF Winter Blast Event
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment, Sustainability
Supported
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Woodside STEM night
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported
2024, 2025
Seasons:
National Night Out
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Swallow STEM Night
Hartland, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported
2025
Seasons:
Coding Club
Sussex, WI
Inspiring Future Engineers
Supported
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Distribution of STEM Kits
Sussex, WI & Hartland, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Provided Published Resources
2025, 2026
Seasons:
T-shirt Cannon Robot "Sonic Boom"
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach
Supported, Reached
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Sussex Lions Daze Event Parking
Sussex, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Supported
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Sussex Lions Daze Parade
Sussex, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Supported
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade
Menomonee Falls, WI
FIRST Team Outreach, Community Outreach
Supported
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Butler Independence Day Parade
Butler, WI
Community Outreach
Supported
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
FRC Robot Reveal Night
Sussex, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Team Member Development
Ran, Hosted
2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
8th Grade Orientation
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Supported
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Hamilton High School Activity Fair
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Recruitment, Sustainability
Supported
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Hygiene Products Drive - Sussex Outreach Services (SOS)
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Community Service
Supported
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Stamp Out Hunger - Sussex Food Pantry
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Community Service
Supported
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Art Supplies Drive for Grace Lutheran School
Menomonee Falls, WI
Community Outreach
Ran, Hosted
2025
Seasons:
Community Recycling Drive (Electronics & Metals)
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Fundraising
Hosted, Supported
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Adopt-A-Highway
Brookfield, WI
Community Service
Ran
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Manufacturing & Trade Career Expo
West Bend, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers, Recruitment
Supported
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Mathnasium Presentation
Sussex, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Hosted, Supported
2023, 2024
Seasons:
Storytime - Pauline Haas Public Library
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran, Hosted
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Ronald McDonald House Demos
Wauwautosa, WI
Community Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Ran, Hosted
2025
Seasons:
Senior Living Demos - Brookdale
Brookfield, WI
Community Outreach
Ran, Reached
2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Senior Living Demos - The Meadows of Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, WI
Community Outreach
Hosted
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Cousins Subs Fundraiser
Sussex, WI
Fundraising
Supported
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Seasons:
Indoor Golf Outing Fundraiser
Waukesha, WI
Fundraising
Hosted
2026
Seasons:
Brats for Bots
Sussex, WI
Fundraising
Ran
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Seasons:
Car Wash for Bots
Sussex, WI
Fundraising
Ran
2025, 2026
Seasons:
Community Rummage Sale
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach, FIRST Team Outreach, Fundraising
Ran, Supported
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Seasons:
Best Buddies Friendship Walk & Demo
Sussex, WI
Community Outreach
Supported
2022, 2023, 2025
Seasons:
Hot Rods on Hampton
Butler, WI
Sponsor Outreach
Supported
2025
Seasons:
Reich Tool & Design 50th Anniversary Event
Menomonee Falls, WI
Sponsor Outreach
Supported
2026
Seasons:
Lannon Stone Products Tour
Lannon, WI
Sponsor Outreach
Supported
2025
Seasons:
John Deere Sponsor Demo
Horicon, WI
Sponsor Outreach
Supported
2023, 2024
Seasons:
John Deere Family Night
Slinger, WI
Sponsor Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers, Community Outreach
Supported
2026
Seasons:
Stretchy Demo Social Media
Sussex, WI
Social Media Outreach, Inspiring Future Engineers
Reached
2025
Seasons: