Jesuit Robotics

⚙️ Jesuit Robotics had an awesome time volunteering at the MATE Regional ROV Competition in Watsonville this weekend!
Serving as judges for engineering presentations, marketing displays, and product demonstrations gave our team a unique opportunity to step back, learn, and take in the full competition experience—without the usual pressure of competing.
It was a great reminder that some of the best learning happens when you can observe, ask questions, and appreciate how other teams approach design, problem-solving, and communication. And yes—it was a blast seeing all the creativity and innovation on display!
Huge thanks to the teams, mentors, and organizers who made it such a fun and inspiring event.

⚙️ Jesuit Robotics had an awesome time volunteering at the MATE Regional ROV Competition in Watsonville this weekend!

Serving as judges for engineering presentations, marketing displays, and product demonstrations gave our team a unique opportunity to step back, learn, and take in the full competition experience—without the usual pressure of competing.

It was a great reminder that some of the best learning happens when you can observe, ask questions, and appreciate how other teams approach design, problem-solving, and communication. And yes—it was a blast seeing all the creativity and innovation on display!

Huge thanks to the teams, mentors, and organizers who made it such a fun and inspiring event.

This March, our Jesuit High School Robotics students stepped into the role of mentors—bringing STEM to life through hands-on learning and real-world connections.
At St. Ignatius School and St. James Evangelist, our students led interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence:

🔹 Designing penny boats to explore buoyancy and engineering trade-offs
🔹 Building LED flashlights to understand circuits and electronics
🔹 Introducing ROVs and the real-world missions they perform underwater

More than just activities, our students guided, encouraged, and connected—helping younger students see themselves as future engineers and problem-solvers.

Through leadership and service, they showed that STEM isn’t just about what you build—it’s about who you inspire along the way.

Proud of our team for living out “Men for Others” in such a meaningful way.



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What an incredible day for Jesuit High School Robotics Team at Mercy General Hospital!

MATE ROV Competition

Our team had the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of surgical robotics and explore the many career pathways that make modern surgery possible—not just surgeons, but the entire team of engineers, technicians, nurses, and specialists working together.

Highlights of the tour:
🔹 Hands-on suturing practice
🔹 Operating the da Vinci surgical robotic system
🔹 Learning how robotics, technology, and medicine intersect in real-world applications
🔹 Discovering exciting STEM careers beyond what students typically see

Experiences like this expand our students’ understanding of how engineering and robotics can directly impact lives—and open doors to future careers in biomedical engineering, healthcare technology, and beyond.

Huge thank you to the Mercy General team for inspiring our students and showing them what’s possible! 🙌

So proud of the Jesuit Robotics team from Jesuit High School Sacramento for supporting the recent FIRST Tech Challenge competition hosted by the amazing Metal Maniacs 🤖

MATE ROV Competition

Our students had a great time connecting with other robotics teams, meeting new students interested in engineering, and giving back to the robotics community. Throughout the day, we helped with field resetting, supported the judging process, and shared about our work in the MATE ROV Competition — introducing students and families to underwater robotics and real-world STEM pathways.

Events like this remind us how strong and supportive the robotics community is. Huge thanks to the Metal Maniacs for hosting such a fantastic competition!

As part of our environmental impact efforts aligned with the MATE ROV Competition, the team deployed an artificial substrate designed to help monitor invasive mussels in local waterways. These mussels threaten native ecosystems, water infrastructure, and biodiversity across California.

MATE ROV Competition

What Happened
Our first monitoring attempt didn’t succeed. Water levels rose higher than predicted, and strong currents — combined with debris — put too much strain on the line holding the substrate. The equipment couldn’t withstand the unexpected forces, and the setup failed.

What We Learned
Instead of calling it a loss, the team treated this as a field research lesson:
🔹 We underestimated seasonal water level changes
🔹 We learned how current speed and debris loads affect mooring systems
🔹 We documented every design and planning mistake
🔹 We are selecting a new deployment site with safer hydrologic conditions

That’s real engineering: test, learn, improve, repeat.

What’s Next
Our students are now:
• Redesigning the anchoring and strain-relief system
• Researching better deployment locations
• Turning this experience into educational outreach about invasive mussels
• Sharing what we learned with the community to raise awareness about protecting freshwater ecosystems

Environmental monitoring isn’t just a mission objective — it’s a chance for students to do authentic science that has real impact. Even setbacks move the mission forward.

We’re proud of our team for turning a tough day in the field into a stronger plan for the future.

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🌊🚨 Environmental Monitoring:
Jesuit ROVOTICS Takes Action! 🚨🌊
Invasive species like Golden 🟡 and Zebra 🦓 Mussels are threatening California’s waterways — including our own Sacramento River!
To fight back, Jesuit ROVOTICS just launched an awesome Artificial Substrate Monitoring Project! 🤖💡
We designed & built a custom device:
✅ Four 12-inch squares connected by PVC pipe
✅ Perfect spot for mussels to attach
✅ Deployed 3 ft above the riverbed, 6 ft below the surface 🪸🤿
Every month we’ll dive in, collect data, and share what we find with YOU and statewide monitoring teams! 📊🌍
Long-term science + real impact = protecting California’s waters, one check at a time! 💪

🌊 Jesuit Robotics Open House: Exploring the Depths 🤖

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2025 Open House!

This year’s event highlighted how our team applies underwater robotics and marine technology to tackle real-world ocean challenges inspired by the MATE ROV Competition. Visitors saw live ROV demonstrations and learned how students design and build systems that mirror the missions of professional underwater vehicles used for exploration, research, and industry.

Our Open House was a chance to share with the community how we’re learning about the critical role of ROVs in solving marine problems — and how those lessons spark curiosity, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for STEM learning.

⚙️🤖 Huge thanks to MacArtney Underwater Technology for the continued support and partnership!

Most importantly, thank you for the many years of support shown to our Jesuit Robotics team. The reliability that SubConn provides is a tremendous asset we never need to second guess. 🙌

The team is progressing quickly this season, and we’re excited for what’s ahead! 🌊💪

Check out MacArtney’s post here 👇
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/macartney-as_marlin-in-action-we-are-excited-to-support-activity-7392547303250636800-2fIb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACYxAoBylJln2aK20sOFB3PCuBk6KGo8KY

⚙️ join us tonight for the Jesuit Robotics Information Night! Open to all students and parents interested in applying for our upcoming season. ⚙️ 🤖