Team 5012 Gryffingear is a FIRST Robotics team from The Palmdale Aerospace Academy in Palmdale, California, a city known for its strong ties to aerospace technology. Our STEM focused school offers courses in robotics, civil engineering, and Project Lead the Way, inspiring students to pursue a wide array of hands on engineering and innovation experiences. Our Harry Potter themed team name, Gryffingear, is a STEM twist on Gryffindor. Each year, we design and build a robot in just six weeks to compete in the global FIRST Robotics challenge alongside 9,000 teams worldwide.

We collaborate with mentors from Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other STEM organizations to develop real-world technical and teamwork skills. Beyond competition, we promote Gracious Professionalism through community outreach, encouraging interest in STEM and robotics. Team members contribute through specialized committees manufacturing, programming, design, and finance gaining valuable experience for future careers in business and engineering.