FIRST Tech Challenge
FTC, is an exciting robotic based program that uses real world technology and programming. Geared towards High School students, it can act as a bridge between the popular FLL and the intense FRC. However students with no previous experience with FIRST or other technology can be successful. Using powerful DC motors and the new Tetrix system created by Pitsco it will allow for a wide range of exciting machines to be built.
A tabletop can become workshop for competitive machines to be built. The robotics kit will bring 11 motors, 9 sensors 3 software programming options as well as metal gears and strong aluminum framing to allow a huge variety of robots to be constructed.
Robots will be designed to compete with an autonomous period as well as an operator controlled time. Maximum sizes for the machines are 18" by 18" by 18". They will compete on a 12 foot by 12 foot field.
The game will be announced on September 12th via the internet as well as a live Kick Off at the International School at 9 AM.