Menlo News October 13, 2014

Eagles for Robots

No, it’s not some strange program to give pets to robots. It’s sophomore Doran Finley’s Eagle Scout project: a robotics field platform.
Robotics teacher Marc Allard and Doran Finley '17 with the robotics field platform

During the summer, Doran designed, built and delivered a 13’ x 13’ robotics platform for the Menlo Robotics Team to use when testing their robots for competition. The platform is strong enough to support people, transportable in pieces and moveable on wheels.

Robotics teacher Marc Allard said, “Doran accomplished this with impeccable workmanship. Moreover, he delivered the platform on time, which says a lot about his planning and project management skills. The platform is already being put to good use…As an Eagle Scout, I can say that Doran’s character and actions exemplify what it means to be an Eagle Scout.”