Robotics team ‘Chaos Theory’ from Summit High School makes history at district level

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Summit High School's "Chaos Theory" robotics team is preparing for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, after a strong performance at the Pacific Northwest District Championship.

The team made history at the district level with their recent achievements, setting the stage for their global competition later this month.

"Chaos Theory" was initially ranked number one among 126 teams from Oregon, Washington, and Alaska at the Pacific Northwest District Championship. They concluded the event ranked number two overall, finishing ahead of the reigning 2025 World Champion, who placed third. The team also secured their third Industrial Design Award of the season.

The public can see the team and robot on Thursday, April 16th, at Ridgeview High School. "Chaos Theory" will participate in the Central Oregon Aerial Drone Competition, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, offering a chance to meet the team and see their robot.

Last year, "Chaos Theory" advanced to the semi-finals at the World Championship, competing against top teams globally. Their run ended after a narrow defeat. They will return to Houston with 600 teams from around the globe, competing from April 29th to May 2nd.