Iterating a Four-Mode Autonomous System for FTC Robotics: Design, Testing, and Mentorship

This article documents the design, development, and testing of a four-mode autonomous system for a high school FTC robotics team during the 2025-2026 season. It details how autonomous routines were iteratively developed for multiple starting positions, performance metrics were recorded, and junior programmers were mentored. The publication highlights engineering problem-solving, iterative testing, and collaborative leadership in a STEM context, providing a structured design journal with data, observations, and lessons learned.