Rolling Robots VEX IQ Team Highlight

At the start of the season, a team’s robot is nothing but some scribbled words on a paper: an idea that, with hope, functions. Over time, the robot gets fleshed out– or in its case, pieced out. The season progresses, and with it come more and more improvements. Robotics teaches so much more than how to build something: it teaches collaboration, communication, and real-life application.

Every member contributes to the team, making everyone uniquely invaluable. Though only two people are actually driving during tournaments, it’s all hands on deck when it comes to the behind-the-scenes processes. Every change stems from discussion, teamwork, and experimentation. 

Today we are highlighting a great VEX IQ team - 7899X!

Team 7899X is a first year VEX IQ team that made it to the 2026 California South Regional Championship.  Wish them the best of luck and success at the event on March 13th, 2026!

Meet the Members of Team 7899X

Clint Kim Why I joined robotics: I joined robotics because I liked inventing and the feeling when you invest your time and effort into making something and it functions properly. Favorite part of being on the team: I’ve always loved the challenge of building things together.  Skill I want to improve on: Getting better at coding, learning Python and C++, learn how to make autons more consistent, and better overall build quality.  Fun fact about me: I like to play Roblox, and I like both vanilla and chocolate ice cream. I have a pet maltipoo named Cookie, and I do parkour.

Ayla CHang Why I joined robotics: I joined robotics because I liked building things, and I really like problem solving. I’ve also been into robotics since I was little. Favorite part of being in the team: I enjoy collaborating with my teammates to design creative solutions and solve challenging problems.  Skill I want to improve on: I want to improve on my coding, driving, and building skills.  Fun fact about me: I’m allergic to cats, but I still have one named Momo. I also like crafting and I do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, piano, and dance, which I participate in competitions and performances for.

Nora Ye Why I joined robotics: I’ve always wanted to try robotics competitively and I also really like building stuff, which is why I joined robotics.  Favorite part of being in the team: I love spending time with my teammates and having fun together both during and after competitions.  Skill I want to improve on: I want to get better at coding.  Fun fact about me: Other than robotics, I love playing the piano, soccer, and swimming. I have two furry family members: a Golden Retriever and a British Shorthair whom we brought with us from Shanghai last year.

Owen Choe Why I joined robotics: Robotics and robots in general fascinate me. I also enjoy building because I can create and shape things to how I want them to.  Favorite part of being in the team: Being able to build with the VEX kit and having unlimited parts  to build with. Skill I want to improve on: I would like to get better at coding and my building skills.  Fun fact about me: I was born in New York City, I’m a black belt in Taekwondo, I like rock-climbing, and I have two cats, a Golden Retriever, and a bearded dragon.

Written by: Seoyul Kim,