Exploding heads Or FIRST BOOTH
Exploding Heads is a thrilling engineering showdown where welded robot heads face off in a battle of durability and destruction! Each team places a pressurized can inside their metal creation, then takes turns swinging heavy hammers to test which design can withstand the most impact. When a head can’t take it anymore—boom!—the can explodes, declaring the victor by survival. It’s a perfect mix of chaos, craftsmanship, and physics, showcasing welding strength, structural design, and creative problem-solving. Exploding Heads turns metal and mayhem into a crowd-favorite test of who can literally keep their head together! 💥
Exhibit Zone: Outside
Exhibit Space: Unassigned
Exhibit Number: 25-234
Maker
Bionic Tigers Team 1592
Team 1592, The Bionic Tigers, is a high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team based in Cocoa, Florida. Founded in 2005, the team is composed of students, mentors, and volunteers who come together to design, build, and program industrial-scale robots to compete in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition — a global event that challenges teams to solve complex engineering problems through creativity, collaboration, and innovation. ⚙️ Team Identity Team Name: The Bionic Tigers Team Number: 1592 Location: Cocoa, Florida School Affiliation: Cocoa High School (though the team often welcomes students from surrounding schools) Program: FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Motto: “Supersonic Iconic Bionic Tigers!” (used often as their rallying cry at competitions) 🤖 What We Do The Bionic Tigers design, manufacture, and program a new robot each year to compete in the FRC challenge revealed by FIRST in January. Students gain hands-on experience in: Mechanical engineering and fabrication (using 3D printers, CNC machines, and tools) Electrical and pneumatic systems Programming and automation (typically using Java, Python and WPILib) CAD design (via software like Onshape or Creo) Project management, marketing, and fundraising The team operates much like a small startup — combining engineering, business, and leadership to meet strict deadlines and compete against hundreds of other teams from around the world. 🏆 Accomplishments and Recognition Team 1592 is known for its strong engineering foundation, innovative robot designs, and collaborative spirit. We have competed at many regional, state, and world championship events, earning recognition for technical excellence, team spirit, and outreach. Our reputation within the Florida FRC community is one of reliability, sportsmanship. 🌍 Community and Outreach Beyond competitions, the Bionic Tigers are deeply involved in STEM outreach across Brevard County. We support education events for local schools and organizations — inspiring younger students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
