Our 2023 robot for CHARGED UP was named Armstrong. Why? Because its predominant feature was a single arm that incorporated our first pivot and elevator. It also featured our first articulating intake-a milestone for Mechanically Challenged.

Armstrong was also our first attempt at competing in two regionals. It debuted at the Arkansas Regional and later competed at the Green Country Regional in Tulsa.

Armstrong used tank drive and was operated with the Thrustmaster T 1600 M Joysticks. Another first for Mechanically Challenged was the introduction of a secondary operator. Our "gunner" used an Xbox controller to control the pivot, elevator, and claw.