In room 4110 CSE, there’s a black, 3D-printed hand, with bright red nail polish on its fingers, white strings placed throughout the hand, and wires connected to a pile of multicolored circuits. Where...
Web Lehmann, RubicOnline Illustrator/Videographer
• February 13, 2017
The SPA robotics team made it to the semifinals at the state tournament on Feb. 11-12. Learn who they are, what the game is, and get a glimpse into their Dec. 10 tournament in this video by RubicOnline videographer, Web Lehmann.
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