Presenter: Ben Martin, Team 2481, Roboteers

Building capability and having an efficient build space are useful tools for having a successful FRC season. This session will be a significant modification on team 2481’s workspace enhancement presentation from last year, covering less on the process of building your own facility and more on general infrastructure/workspace optimization for intermediate/advanced team levels. We will cover build space optimization, tool selection, inventory selection/organization, and other content related to setting your team up to be efficient with improved capability.

About Ben

Ben Martin is entering his 21st season of FRC, where he has held a number of positions including Event Manager, Lead Mentor, Drive Coach, FIRST Senior Mentor, Ri3D Team Leader, and numerous other volunteer roles. He and his wife Heather currently mentor team 2481 (Roboteers), he is an alumni of team 234 (Cyber Blue), and he has previously mentored teams 225 (TechFire), 1747 (Harrison Boiler Robotics), 3504 (Girls of Steel), and 7274 (Brashear Bulls). Outside of FIRST, he is a Strategy Manager for the Aftermarket at Caterpillar.