Two alliances, composed of three teams compete in each match. Teams drive around a track with a large track ball. A robot would score points for making counter-clockwise laps around the track while herding the track ball. Robots also score points for putting the track ball over the overpass. Bonus points could be scored by replacing the track ball on the rack on the end of the match.

The Fighting Pi's 2008 Robot Specifications:
- Speed: 14 feet per second
- Two speed shifting transmission
- Extends 14 ft vertically
- 6 wheel drive
- Ultrasonic sensor detects other robots
- Capable of circling field in autonomous


Members

Seniors:
Bethany (Armada)
Sarah (Armada)
Nick (Armada)

Juniors:
Matt (Armada)
Bret (Armada)
Chris (Armada)
Cody (Armada)
Kathryn (Richmond)
Cole (Armada)

Sophomores:
Chelsea (Capac)
Chris (Richmond)
Josh (Richmond)
Kevin (Armada)
Josh (Armada)
Raymond (Richmond)
Tom (Richmond)

Freshmen:
Nathan (Capac)
Rachel (Armada)
Eric (Armada)

Team Captains:
Mechanical: Chris
Electrical: Raymond

Sponsors

Ford
Chrysler Foundation
Armada Lions
NuStep Inc.
Esenco Corporation
Doodling Outback Embroidery
Strikers Entertainment Center
Earl Contracting Company
Plymouth Dental Associates P.C.
Barton Malow
Armada Rubber
Emhart Teknologies
Macomb Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sons of Amvets Post 93
L & L Products

Competitions

Detroit Regional Competition
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
March 13-15, 2008

Rank: 5 of 32

Awards:
Judges Award
Second Place Safety Award

West Michigan Regional Competition
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
March 27-29, 2008

Rank: 4 of 63

Awards:
Awesome Alliance Partner (548-Robostangs)

Kettering Kickoff
Kettering University
Flint, MI
September 20, 2008

Rank: 38 of 40

Michigan Advanced Robotics Competition
Monroe High School
Monroe, MI
October 8, 2008

Rank: 20 0f 38