This [2007-2008] is the inaugural year for Beckman-Coulter Team TRŪBLŪ. A group of parents gathered together in the Spring of 2007 and developed the idea of a possible robotics club/team at Arnold O. Beckman High School [Irvine, California]. The parents met with the school principal and with her blessing began proliferating interest and support from Beckman students.

The first informational meeting was held in the Beckman High library in May of 2007. Fourteen students attended to watch videos from former FIRST Robotic Competitions. Mentors were also gathered around this time to begin meetings for planning. Funding was sought, and Beckman-Coulter stepped forward and graciously supported the team. BLEET (Beckman Leadership, Engineering & Enhanced Techonology) became an official club at Beckman High in Fall of 2007 and Beckman-Coulter Team TRŪBLŪ was born.

The student-led management club began meeting regularly and often to build the organization. Among the first tasks accomplished was the naming of the team. The team name TRŪBLŪ was chosen to signify the Beckman High Patriot spirit and to closely align the robotics club with the TRŪBLŪ thirteen points of emphasis which blanket the walls of the school: determination, punctuality, tolerance, honor, leadership, commitment, involvement, strength, individuality, integrity, optimism, focus and loyalty. Each of these traits is something the Beckman-Coulter Team TRŪBLŪ members would like to bring with them when they enter a competition. It was decided that the robot be named ARNOLD 01 in honor of Arnold O. Beckman. Beckman High was named for renowned scientist and inventor Arnold O. Beckman. His many inventions include the defibrillator and the incubator, which both have the saved many lives of the young and old.

Currently, the club consists of twenty-seven members.

" The FIRST Robotics Competition stages short games played by autonomous and remote-controlled robots. The robots are designed and built in 6 weeks (from of a common set of parts) by a team of 15 to 25 high-school-aged young people and a handful of engineers-mentors. The students remotely control the robots in competition rounds on the field. Each school year, teams are formed in the fall. The FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff in early January starts the six-week "build" season. Competitions take place in March and April. The FIRST Robotics Competition Regional events are typically held in university arenas. They involve 40 to 70 teams cheered by thousands of fans over two and a half days. A championship event caps the season. Referees oversee the competition. Judges evaluate teams and present awards for design, technology, sportsmanship and commitment to FIRST. The Chairman’s Award is FIRST’s highest honor and recognizes a team that exemplifies the values of FIRST. "

- FIRST website

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) promotes strong interests in technology and advancement. Founded by Dean Kamen in 1989, the non-profit organization opened opportunities for young people to build better individual personalities fortified with new life lessons while also learning of importance the science and its impact on the world.

Since the Spring of 2007, both parents, supporters, and students have dedicated a great amount of time towards the TRŪBLŪ cause. The team's goal is to not only synthesize a successful robot, but to also bring about a greater enthusiasm for technology and awareness of the work and effort needed to make things function.

As our team members progressed through the long journey, individuals have realized the vital role of teamwork and cooperation- it is a necessity which binds the team together and to the FIRST community. Although teams are attempting to achieve success and acknowledgment individually, it does not mean that everyone works alone; each team can gain inspiration from another.

Prior to "the six weeks," the team was told to keep in mind: