We are Team Australia: several talented members who share a variety of interests, ranging from quantum physics to pizza. We are a high school robotics team based in Sydney, Australia. Our dedicated interest in robotics has brought us a particularly long way, enabling us to thrive on our skills and potential, and helping us to recognise the amazing aspects of FIRST robotics – don’t get us started on the sensational atmosphere of competitions! Despite each team member having at least two years of robotics experience, we make it our goal to always continue learning new things. We also love to connect with other teams and to play a big part in the community that surrounds us.

Team Australia is delighted to partake in this year’s 2022 FGC competition in Geneva!

Our team consists of 7 passionate members ranging from 15 to 17 years old. Our robotics journey began when we participated in FIRST Lego League from 2018 before we progressed to FIRST Tech Challenge in 2020. Following our performance at the 2021 Australian National Championship, we were selected to participate in the 2022 FIRST Global Challenge! With the Carbon Capture Challenge, we’ve come to learn about the importance of environmental sustainability and the role we play in reducing carbon emission produced in our country.

Carbon Capture in Our Country

Australia is home to a diverse range of fascinating wilderness and nature. It is a region which we grow up to connect with and learn to cherish with every step we take. It produces the high-quality fresh air we breathe. Despite this, our nation still faces some issues involving air, such as a growing population creating an increasing demand for energy and transportation. To combat the concerns of carbon emissions, the Australian Government has established a National Clean Air Agreement which provides a foundation for the government, during action, to consider the maintenance and improvement of air quality. The Australian Government has also devised a $250 million dollar Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) program which involves capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes, separating CO2 from other gases and compressing it to be reused in the creation of commercial products or to be stored in underground geological formations. Australia has reduced its emissions by over 20% since 2005, almost meeting its target goal to decrease gas emissions to 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.

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