Robotics: FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC)

FIRST Tech Challenge is a national robotics program for students in grades 7–12 who are interested in building and programming their own robot from a kit and then testing it in competition against other teams.
Students in FTC are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in head-to-head competitions.
Students in FTC are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in head-to-head competitions.

Students in grades 7–12 in FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete head to head and make alliances with other teams. Participants develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Each season concludes with Super-Regional Championships and an exciting championship competition.

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