Awards

Over the years, System Overload Robotics has been recognized for excellence in engineering, innovation, outreach, and team spirit through the FIRST Robotics Competition. Our awards reflect the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our students, mentors, and community. Below is a collection of the honors we've earned as we continue to grow, learn, and inspire through robotics.

CalGames Finalist (October 2021)
Safety Award (Monterey Regional, 2022)
Quarterfinalist (Monterey Regional, 2022)
Judge’s Award (Cal Games, 2022)
Team Spirit Award (Monterey Regional, 2023)
Entrepreneurship Award (Cal Games 2023)
Dean’s List Finalist, Anish Kallu (2024)
Alliance Captains and Top 10 at East Bay Regional (2025)
Creativity Award (Silicon Valley 2026)
Creativity Award (Pinnacles District 2026)

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SOR on the News!

Our team was proud to be featured in The Independent following our performance at the 2026 Silicon Valley District Competition. The article highlighted our Creativity Award and recognized the innovation behind our robot, including our bidirectional shooter and other unique design elements. Being featured in a local news publication was an exciting moment for our team and a reflection of the hard work and creativity of our members throughout the season.