FTC - FIRST TECH CHALLENGE
Join us at RoboStoke as we take on the challenge of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), where teams design, build, and program advanced robots to compete in thrilling head-to-head matches!
What is FTC?
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a global robotics competition where teams design, build, and program custom robots to compete in strategic, head-to-head matches.
Each year presents a new game challenge, requiring teams to develop innovative solutions using advanced engineering and coding.
FTC robots are 3D-designed and built using aluminum, 3D-printed parts, and precision machining. The competition fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world STEM skills in an exciting, competitive environment.
Ages 12 - 16.
What does an FTC competition looks like?
An FTC competition consists of two main components: the robot game and the engineering design process.
1. The Robot Game – Teams design, build, and program a custom robot using aluminum, 3D-printed parts, and advanced sensors to compete in head-to-head matches on a dynamic game field. Each year’s challenge introduces new tasks that require strategic planning, precision driving, and autonomous programming.
2.The Engineering Design Process – Teams document their design journey in an engineering portfolio, showcasing their problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork. Judges evaluate the robot’s design, coding, and strategic approach, along with outreach and collaboration efforts.Both the robot’s performance and the team's engineering process play a key role in competition success.
Robot challenge portion
In the robot portion of the challenge, teams will design, build, and program custom robots using aluminum, 3D-printed parts, and advanced sensors.
They will learn to code using block-based based programming to control their robots in both autonomous and driver-controlled periods.
Throughout the process, teams will develop creative engineering solutions, refine their strategies, and work together to strengthen their collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
A typical FLL year
Our FTC season begins in early October with the release of the new game challenge.
Teams meet regularly to design, build, and program their robots while developing strategies for competition.
They can attend sessions once or twice a week to design, work on their robot, and continuously improve their solutions. The more they engage in the process, the stronger their performance will be in competitions.
FLL competitions scheduale
More info coming soon.
