On this episode of The Local Yokels Podcast, host Neil Colley welcomes Joe and Nathan Ricker to talk about the exciting world of competitive robotics in Northwest Mississippi. Nathan, a driven teenager and leader on Desoto Technix, shares how he got started in robotics and what it takes to compete at a high level in the FIRST Tech Challenge. He gives a heartfelt shoutout to his teammates and explains the teamwork, engineering, and problem-solving that power their success.

Nathan also brings his impressive robot, Sidewinder, to the studio, demonstrating its abilities while breaking down the components and design that make it competition-ready. Joe offers a valuable parent’s perspective, discussing how critical family involvement, encouragement, and community support are for students to truly thrive in programs like this. The conversation also highlights the vital role corporate sponsors play in helping teams like Desoto Technix compete on a global stage, with Joe recognizing the businesses that currently support the team.

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