EE at UC Merced

EE Bobcats’ Robotics Hall of Fame

Final robotics competition teaser.

EE 005: Designing and Building EE Systems

The teams listed here are recognized for excellence in the final robotics competition for EE 005 at UC Merced. This Hall of Fame highlights robots that excelled on the basic and advanced track and designs selected by the class for their creativity, engineering, and presentation.

EE 005: Spring 2026

Final Robotics Competition

Bobcat Speed Challenge

Recognizing the fastest robots on the basic and advanced tracks.

Fastest Robot

Spring 2026 fastest robot
The winning robot

Students: Andres Gonzalez-Guevara, Anthony Klostrakis, Jesus Lopez-Alvarez, Justin Ear

The fastest robot design: simple and effective

2nd Fastest Robot

Spring 2026 second fastest robot
The runner up robot

Students: Chimka Korie, Julio Cortez Serpas, Isaiah Ramos

The second fastest robot design (shared by team 6 as well, see below)

People’s Choice Design

Recognizing the most popular robot designs selected by the class.

Most Popular Design

Spring 2026 People's Choice #1
Most popular design

Students: Alan Jimenez, Isaac Anderson, Itzel Gonzalez Hernan, William Cargill

Most popular design: A ladybird by Team 6

Honorable Mention: Most Popular Design

Spring 2026 honorable mention popular robot design
Honorary mention: Most popular design

Students: Angelica Ventura, Harkanwal Behniwal, Jayden Zhu, and Quenie Mavic Jean Fornoles

Most popular design: A minecraft cat by Team 8

EE 005: Spring 2025

Final Robotics Competition

People’s Choice Design

Recognizing the most popular robot designs selected by the class.

Best Design

Spring 2025 People's Choice Design Award
Best design

Honorable Mention: Most Popular Design

Spring 2025 honorable mention popular robot design
Honorary mention: Most popular design