The primary goal of Pioneer Robotics is to provide members with the opportunity to learn many aspects of robot design, construction, programming, and competition experience from mentors and experienced FTC members. We seek to instill FIRST’s ideal of gracious professionalism, which encourages best engineering practice through collaborative competition, serving the community through outreach activities and inspiring younger students to get excited about STEM fields. In addition, FIRST provides a platform for Saint John's students to practice the Xaverian virtues of simplicity, zeal, compassion, humility, and trust. By competing in FTC Robotics, students practice the skills necessary to participate in emerging technologies.