TIS Phantom Shadow
2025 Tested Us, 2026 Defines Us
Innovation ◆ Excellence ◆ Teamwork
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
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
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
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 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 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.
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
Botmobile main view
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.