O V E R C L O C K
Austyn Cheng
Overclock Robotics Alumni
Worlds Qualifier Vice Captain
Key Achievements
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6
Competition Awards
ACROSS 2 YEARS
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2
Years Active
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2
Worlds Appearances
Career Summary
Austyn Cheng served as a builder during the 2025 robotics season, collecting 5 competition awards. His team earned Tournament Champion honors and advanced to 2 Tournament Finals. The season included both a Design Award and an Amaze Award, demonstrating technical capabilities across different evaluation categories. Cheng's team qualified for and competed in the VEX Robotics World Championship, marking his first appearance at the global competition level.
Leadership & Project Experience
Vice Captain - VEX Robotics Team 16099B
2025-2026: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Push Back
Supported team leadership in competitive robotics activities
Supports the Captain in managing the team and logistics
Coordinates team scheduling and calendar management
Assists in strategic decision-making and planning processes
Manages backup documentation and contingency planning
Leads specific sub-team coordination meetings
Supports team morale and motivation initiatives
Builder - VEX Robotics Team 16099B
2024-2025: High Stakes
Contributed to mechanical design and construction achieving competitive success
Assembles and maintains mechanical systems under guidance of build leads
Follows instructions, uses tools safely, and ensures work is precise
Participates in testing and helps identify mechanical issues
Assists with field setup, wiring, and general maintenance
Learns from senior members and contributes to group build efforts
Contributed to prototype development and iterative design processes
Career Achievements
2026 Season
VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Push Back • Team 16099B • Vice Captain
Innovate Award
Innovate Award
Breakthrough thinking and creative problem-solving with well-documented novel approaches to robot design or strategy.
Tier 2 Judge Award
2025 Season
High Stakes • Team 16099B • Builder
Tournament Champions
Tournament Champions
Winning alliance teams demonstrating superior strategic selection, collaboration, robot reliability, and clutch elimination performance.
Tier 3 Performance Award
2x Tournament Finalists
2x Tournament Finalists
Finalist alliance teams reaching championship match through outstanding competitive performance, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Tier 3 Performance Award
Design Award
Design Award
Recognizes exceptional engineering documentation, design process analysis, and systematic methodology from concept to implementation.
Tier 3 Judge Award
Amaze Award
Amaze Award
Combines competitive excellence with exceptional presentation skills, positive attitude, and ability to engage others.
Tier 1 Judge Award
Technical Skills & Competencies

Leadership Support

Team Coordination Communication Strategic Planning Delegation Team Building Organization

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Assembly VEX V5 Hardware Tool Usage Structural Design Quality Control Manufacturing Techniques

Core Robotics

Problem Solving Engineering Design Process Teamwork Critical Thinking Innovation Communication

Competition Excellence

World Championship Elite Competition Championship Performance Design Excellence Creative Innovation
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