About Us

Starting with the 2024-2025 academic year, North Branch Robotics is integrating our Middle School and High School programs with the aim of offering an enhanced collaborative learning environment. Here in North Branch, Michigan we believe that our students should have the opportunity to experience the life of Robotics no matter what gender or other stereotypical distinguishers.

We strive to have all of our team members participate in off-season events, as well as various STEM/STEAM events. Middle and High School students contribute service hours in a variety of ways throughout the school year.

Our robotics program is still young, but we believe that any student interested in learning/participating in our program should have that chance. We work with local and corporate businesses along with grants to ensure that the team will continue to run without a financial burden on the students and their parents.

Should you have any questions please look to the left of our site for ways to get in touch.

The High School (FRC) Team #8767, known as "Dark Horse Robotics," was established in 2022. During our inaugural year, we were honored to receive the Rookie All Star award at our first competition. Our team prides itself on being inclusive and fostering collaboration among students with diverse skillsets.

The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is designed for students in grades 8–12 to compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots in a 6-week build period to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and is programmed using Java, C++, Python, or LabView. Teams, including coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles. Awards are given for the competition as well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments. The ultimate goal of FRC is to reach more young people, and get them a more accessible opportunity to discover the excitement and rewards of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Our FTC Awards

2021

MI The G.R.A.Y.T. Kettering Qualifier
 - Winning Alliance 2nd Pick

2022

MI Kettering Qualifier
 - Judges' Award

2022

MI Freeland FTC Gear-Up!
 - Design Award

2023

Freeland Gear-Up!
 - Connect Award

2023

Freeland Gear-Up!
 - Inspire Award 3rd Place

Our FRC Awards

2022

FIM District
Kettering University Event #1
 - Rookie All Star

2023

FIM District
Kettering University Event #1
 - Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation

2023

FIM District
Kentwood Event
 - Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation

Our Outreach

2021

North Branch Elementary
 - Father Son STEM Night
 - STEAM Night
North Branch Middle School
 - School Assembly
Quest High School
 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

2022

Millington Library
 - STEM Night
North Branch 4th of July Parade
North Branch Elementary
 - STEAM Night
North Branch Robotics
 - Programming Camp
Quest High School
 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

2023

Buffalo Wild Wings
Domino's Pizza Corporate
 - Super Bowl Party
Programming Camp
 - Mancelona/Central Lake
 - Belding
North Branch 4th of July Parade
North Branch Elementary
 - STEAM Night
North Branch School Board Meeting

2024

Domino's Pizza Corporate
 - Super Bowl Party
North Branch Elementary
 - STEAM Night