About Team 4079 "Quantum Leap"
Team 4079, also known as "Quantum Leap", represents Oxford Academy's flagship robotics program in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Founded in 2012, our team has grown from a small group of passionate students into one of Southern California's most respected FRC teams.
We compete annually in the FIRST Robotics Competition, where teams have six weeks to design, build, and program industrial-sized robots weighing up to 125 pounds. Our robots must complete complex tasks in a fast-paced alliance-based competition format.
🎯 Our Mission
To inspire students to pursue STEM careers while building innovative robots and fostering gracious professionalism.
⚙️ What We Do
Design and build competition robots, mentor younger teams, and engage in community STEM outreach programs.
🏆 Our Values
Excellence in engineering, collaborative teamwork, gracious professionalism, and continuous learning.
Our Competition Robots
2024 - "Quantum Surge"
Featured innovative climbing mechanism and precision note shooting for the CRESCENDO game.
2023 - "Charge Forward"
Designed for CHARGED UP with advanced autonomous balancing and cone/cube manipulation.
2022 - "Rapid React"
Built for RAPID REACT with high-speed ball shooting and climbing capabilities.
Team Structure & Subteams
Mechanical Team
Designs and builds the physical robot structure, mechanisms, and moving parts using CAD software and manufacturing tools.
Programming Team
Develops robot control software, autonomous routines, and driver assistance systems using Java and advanced algorithms.
Electrical Team
Handles robot wiring, control systems, sensor integration, and ensures reliable electrical connections.
Strategy & Scouting
Analyzes competition data, develops match strategies, and coordinates alliance selections at competitions.
Media & Outreach
Manages team branding, documentation, social media, and community engagement initiatives.
Business Team
Handles team finances, sponsor relations, fundraising, and ensures team sustainability.
2024-2025 Competition Schedule
Kickoff & Game Release
Official game reveal and 6-week build season begins
Stop Build Day
End of build season, robot must be sealed for competition
Los Angeles Regional
Our primary regional competition
FIRST Championship
World championship competition (qualification required)