--- title: Team 6237 Martin Motion --- [Skip to content](https://info.martin-eng.com/6237#main-content) # ![m2brbp\_logo](https://info.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/m2brbp_logo.png?width=690&height=136&name=m2brbp_logo.png) We're glad you're here! Check out the rest of our homepage to learn more about the team, FIRST, and building more than robots. 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Team 6237 is comprised of students from 9 area high schools (AlWood, Annawan, Bureau Valley, Cambridge, Galva, Geneseo, Kewanee, Stark County, and Wethersfield). We proudly offer a zero-cost program to our students and their families in an effort to provide equal opportunity to access the advanced STEM education we are able to offer.  In the past five years, members of Martin Motion (Motioneers) have received scholarship money, been encouraged to pursue secondary education, and secured internships at professional companies. Motioneers are being prepared for life after high school and have learned valuable real-life skills to successfully enter the workforce. Martin Motion understands that FIRST robotics is more than robots and gives every Motioneer the chance to prosper on the team. M2 also makes sure to develop a fun and safe environment that Motioneers want to come back to year after year.  [Learn More About Our Program](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/Robotics%20Recruitment%20Packet%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) [Join Our Team!](https://forms.office.com/r/9rMNarX0LY) ![](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=1.png) ![2](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/2.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=2.png) ![3](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/3.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=3.png) ![4](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/4.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=4.png) ![5](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/5.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=5.png) ![6](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/6.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=6.png) ![7](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/7.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=7.png) ![8](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/8.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=8.png) ![9](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/9.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=9.png) ![10](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/10.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=10.png) ![11](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/11.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=11.png) ![12](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/12.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=12.png) > **"FIRST is more than robots. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills. Kids often come in not knowing what to expect - of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence, and with a sense that they can create their own future."** > > > > ![bio\_kamen](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/bio_kamen.jpeg) > > Dean Kamen > > Founder of FIRST # awards and achievements ### 2024 #### St Louis Regional - Judges' Award ### 2019 #### Central Illinois Regional - Imagery #### Idaho FRC Regional - Safety Runner-Up - Engineering Inspiration - World Championship Qualifiers - NASA Sponsorship ### 2018 #### Seven rivers regional - Pit Safety - Seven Rivers Regional Finalists - Wildcard - World Championship Qualifiers ### 2017 #### Brazos Valley Regional - Quality ![Ethan Award](https://info.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ethan%20Award.png?width=1984&height=2000&name=Ethan%20Award.png "Ethan Award") # upcoming events and schedules [Join Our Team!](https://forms.office.com/r/9rMNarX0LY) ## Season Kickoff ### When Saturday, January 10, 2026 ### Where Martin Engineering CFI Building (Robot Headquarters) 1 Martin Place, Neponset, IL 61345   ## Regular Meeting Schedule ### When Monday  4:00PM - 7:00PM Tuesday  4:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday  4:00PM - 7:00PM Thursday  4:00PM - 7:00PM Friday  No Meeting Saturday  10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday  No Meeting ### Where Martin Engineering CFI Building (Robot Headquarters) 1 Martin Place, Neponset, IL 61345   ## Regional Competition #1 ### When March 19 – March 21, 2026 ### Where Bradley University - Renaissance Coliseum 1600 W. Main Street, Peoria, IL 61625 USA   ## Regional Competition #2 ### When April 1 – April 4, 2026 ### Where Xavier University - Cintas Center 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207 USA   ## World championship ### When April 29 – May 2, 2026 ### Where Houston, TX [Join Our Team!](https://forms.office.com/r/9rMNarX0LY) ![Everybot Vert](https://info.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Everybot%20Vert.png?width=363&height=558&name=Everybot%20Vert.png "Everybot Vert") # everybot ### Affordable. Competitive. Elegant. Provided with plans from Team 118, The Robonauts' Everybot is an affordable, competitive, and elegant robot intended to play the FIRST Robotics Competition challenge. Everybot can be built with nothing but basic tools and items found in either the kit of parts or purchased from a local hardware store or online FRC retailers. Martin Motion utilizes the design of the Everybot from The Robonauts and is endlessly grateful for their contributions to our team. # community outreach We believe in giving back to the community.   ![Com Outreach NGS 2](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/Com%20Outreach%20NGS%202.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Com%20Outreach%20NGS%202.png) ![Com Outreach NGS](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/Com%20Outreach%20NGS.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Com%20Outreach%20NGS.png) ![Com Outreach NGS 3](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/Com%20Outreach%20NGS%203.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Com%20Outreach%20NGS%203.png)   ## A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Team 6237 greatly acknowledges the impact that our local sponsors have on our team.   Thank you! [Sponsorship Information](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/Robotics%20Sponsorship%20Info.pdf?hsLang=en) # Platinum Sponsor ![martin-sig\_white](https://info.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Martin%20Engineering%20Logos/martin-sig_white.png?width=310&height=72&name=martin-sig_white.png) ### **A Global Family Business** Martin Engineering was founded in 1944. The first product developed was the Vibrolator Pneumatic Ball Vibrator patented by Edwin Peterson. It is still used today for its original application of promoting the flow of bulk materials. From its beginning, Martin Engineering has been committed to safety, excellence, and innovation in bulk-materials handling. Over the years, Martin has developed hundreds of products to make handling bulk materials cleaner, safer, and more productive, and currently holds 134 patents and trademarks worldwide.   Martin Engineering Website: [https://www.martin-eng.com](https://www.martin-eng.com/) [Donate Now](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/Robotics%20Sponsorship%20Info.pdf?hsLang=en)