GoBabyGo is an organization based at University of Delaware aimed towards research and development around equality of medical access for babies and toddlers with disabilities. Historically, there has been little done for kids with movement disorders, resulting in them socializing less and interacting with less of the world, which harms their development at a young age. Their primary innovation has been the creation and manufacturing of commercially available toy cars that these children can use. These cars are adapted to fit the needs of different children, with some providing more seating or space to hold medical equipment. To involve some high school students in the process, GoBabyGo brought their team to Pacific Grove, calling the BreakerBots and Hollister’s robotics team to implement new technologies in the cars. After a small explanation, the teams worked hands-on to add buttons as accelerators on cars instead of the gas pedal, since some kids cannot work the pedals with their conditions. During the day, seven of the cars were finished and appropriately outfitted with a ‘GO!’ button instead of a normal pedal. The final car required some more work to add a holder for medical equipment specific to one child. 

This experience was a great introduction for the young team to how research and development works in the real world, especially within the engineering world. As they look forward to the regular season starting on January 10, it’s meetings like these that boost team cohesion and the abilities of every member. BreakerBots is gearing up for a great season, with the Parade of Lights, the Winter Sports rally, and 2026 competitions bringing excitement to this year’s team. 

Leaf’s Experience:

I joined Robotics after my best friend was amputated, and being a part of the group has done me good. On November 15, 2025, the meeting reminded me why I joined Robotics in the first place. From 10 AM to 1PM that Saturday, Roby, our team mentor and supervisor, wanted us all to come together where we would get to meet the Hollister High School team and work alongside them. A guest veteran from the organization Go Baby Go showed us all a slideshow in Ms. Richmond’s room, giving certified proof that the company’s controllable cars had brought joy and movement into the lives of young children. The whole team, I was thinking “I knew joining Robotics was a great way to stand by amputees.” We went downstairs with a partner to unpack the cardboard boxes full of styrofoam, car parts and paper instructions. With a literal puff of smoke, we put on our safety glasses (so the saws and other machines didn’t blind us) and got to work. Some of us stayed behind to help recycle the pile of styrofoam once the construction was done, bonding over our collaboration. Afterwards, everyone stayed to celebrate with pizza and snacks in the meeting room. This unique experience really showed me how impactful our work in Robotics can be.