About Us

We are Team 1816, The Green Machine, a FIRST FTC Hall of Fame robotics team, made up of 9th to 12th graders from Edina High School in Edina, Minnesota.

The Green Machine was founded by two high schoolers in 2005 with a dream of building their own robot. Today, our team has grown into a community of builders, leaders, and problem-solvers.

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Our Mission

Build bold, confident leaders who transform culture to promote, value, and celebrate STEM.

Our Vision

Grow individuals and teams into an unstoppable Green Machine for the FIRST community.

Our Core Values

We build a safe-to-fail environment where students take risks through five core values:

  • Respect: We value humility, welcome differences, and honor personal integrity.

  • Trust: We build reliable, accountable, and open communication.

  • Inclusivity: We foster a welcoming space where every diverse voice is heard.

  • Commitment: We show courage, persevere through adversity, and give our best.

  • Joy of Life: We stay positive, keep our sense of humor, and have fun.