The ausTIN CANs, Explorer Post 2158, were founded in 2006 at Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. Since being recognized with the Rookie All-Star Award at the 2007 Lone Star Regional, we've worked to transform our culture and inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. The following year ausTIN CANs 2158 joined VEX Robotics Competition. Now in our 16th year as a team, we are celebrating a new era of innovation and fun. We are a non-profit organization as we have a 501(c)3 status.