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2016-17 FTC teams

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• $50 million in college scholarships
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FTC – FIRST Tech Challenge, grade 7-12

• 3 teams registered in Lakeville and housed at LNHS in the 2016-17 season
• 169 FTC teams in MN in 2016-17
• 5,500+ teams, 55,000+ participants in the world in 2016-17​​

​​Teams of up to 10 students:

• Design, build, and program robots that compete on a 12’ X 12’ playing field in an alliance format, against other teams
• Build 18” X 18” X 18” robots from a reusable Tetrix platform powered by Android technology and programmed using Java. 
• Use CAD Modelling and 3D Printing to develop customized robot parts.
• Are required to employ sound engineering principles, such as rapid prototyping and design critiques.
• Develop an engineering notebook to document the design, prototyping, and testing process and progress.
• Develop a business plan to manage team finances and short & long term goals.
• Solicit sponsorship from engineering and other companies and organizations
• Perform community outreach to develop teamwork, as well as interpersonal and communication skills.
• Develop strategic problem solving, organizational, and team building skills.

Lakeville FTC Team Advancement and Awards

• At the 2017 MN State Tournament, FTC #11873 Parallax Shift was a member of the winning alliance and won the PTC Design Award.  They are one of 8 MN teams advancing to the FTC North Super Regional Competition held in Cedar Rapid, Iowa from March 30-April 1, 2017! 
• Lakeville Team FTC #4140 Fish in the Boat is the 2013 FTC Robot Game World Champion, won the PTC Robot Design Award at the 2013 World Championship, and the Connect Award at the 2014 World Championship.  For a complete of their numerous awards, check out the Fish in the Boat website!