FLL Robotics Team 2026

TIS Phantom Shadow

2025 Tested Us, 2026 Defines Us

Innovation Excellence Teamwork

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About Us

TIS Phantom Shadow had a demanding and unforgettable 2025 season, earning the opportunity to compete at both Regionals and Nationals through months of hard work, innovation, and teamwork. Reaching those competitions was a major achievement, but the journey was far from easy. At both events, the team faced setbacks — the robot did not always perform as planned, the pressure was high, and unexpected problems arose at critical moments. These challenges were frustrating, but they pushed the team to think deeper, adapt faster, and support one another through difficult situations. Rather than viewing those moments as defeats, TIS Phantom Shadow chose to treat them as valuable lessons. The 2025 season revealed important areas for improvement in preparation, strategy, and execution. With renewed motivation and a clearer vision, TIS Phantom Shadow has decided to return in 2026 stronger than ever, ready to learn from the past, sharpen their skills, and strive for greater success together.

Meet Our Team

Six minds, one mission — engineering tomorrow's solutions today.

Nathaniel Person

Nathaniel Person

Lead Builder · Lead Researcher

My name is Nathaniel, and I am a builder, innovation team member, and researcher for the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I help design and build the robot while also researching ideas and contributing to our innovation project. I enjoy learning new things and working with my team to turn ideas into real solutions.

Kevin Lo

Kevin Lo

Team Captain · Co-Coder · Co-Builder · Lead Innovation

My name is Kevin, and I am the captain of the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I work as a co-coder and co-builder, helping to design, build, and program our robot. I enjoy leading my team, solving challenges together, and pushing our robot to perform at its best.

Liam Watson

Liam Watson

Co-Captain · Lead Coder · Co-Innovation · Co-Researcher

My name is Liam, and I am the co-captain of the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I work as a coder and co-innovation lead, helping to program our robot and develop creative solutions for our innovation project. I enjoy collaborating with my team and contributing ideas that help us succeed.

Nixon

Nixon Pike

Co-Builder · Super Supporter

My name is Nixon, and I am a co-builder and a super supporting member for the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I help construct the robot attachments and brainstorm creative ideas for our project. I enjoy working hands-on and problem-solving with my teammates.

Kian

Kian Balhorn Robertson

Co-Coder · Mission Strategist

My name is Kian, and I am a co-coder and mission strategist for the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I focus on programming the robot for consistent mission runs and optimizing our competition strategy. I love the challenge of making our robot perform autonomously.

Conner

Connor Martin

Researcher · Co-Builder

My name is Connor Martin, and I am a researcher and co-builder for the TIS Phantom Shadow FLL team. I dive deep into our innovation project research and assist with assembling our robot. I am passionate about learning new concepts and bringing our team's ideas to life.

Our Robot

Our robot, Botmobile, is the result of countless hours of design, testing, and refinement. Built with precision engineering and innovative attachments, Botmobile can navigate complex courses and complete challenging missions with remarkable accuracy. Its modular design allows for quick changes between competition rounds, and the gallery above shows additional views of the bot.

Our Achievements

National Qualification

We reached the national stage and competed against top teams from across the country.

Innovation Excellence

Recognized for creative thinking, practical problem-solving, and strong project development.

Teamwork Excellence

Praised for collaboration, communication, resilience, and team spirit throughout the season.

The Journey

March 2025
Team Formation
TIS Phantom Shadow came together with a shared passion for robotics, creativity, and competition.
September 2025
First Competition
We entered our first regional tournament and gained valuable experience, feedback, and confidence.
November 2025
Regionals Success
Our team placed in the top 27 at Regionals, qualified for the National Championship, and achieved a high score of 140 points.
December 2025
National Championship
We competed at Nationals and raised our high score to 230 points, a 90-point improvement from Regionals.
January 2026
2026 Comeback
We are preparing for the 2026 season with our new robot, Botmobile, and a stronger vision for what comes next.