Who Are We?

The Dobson Underwater Robotics Team (DURT) started in early February at Dobson High School, with the purpose of designing and building a robot for the National Underwater Robotics Challenge (NURC). The fact that Dobson High School was completely lacking in both engineering classes of any kind and a competitive robotics program, there was a gap to fill, justifying the establishment of DURT. The team provides a unique STEM opportunity for students of all backgrounds. The team is student-led, with all aspects of the team being managed among the individuals.

The Dobson Robotics Club

The Dobson Applied Robotics Team (DART) is the planned successor to DURT, that being a club or a team competing in future events. With DURT having started in the second semester of the school year, focusing on NURC was a logical step. However, with an expanded time frame of two semesters next school year, there is the opportunity to work on additional projects, hence the more general name.

Our Journey

6 Feb.

The team has its first meeting after its founding and we discuss the rules and objectives of the compeition. We make a table to determine what objectives are essential.

17 Feb.

The team held its first fundraiser, organizing a bake sale in Rancho Del Mar park. Lemon bars, lemonade, brownies, sodas, and cookies were sold to raise a total of $184.