FTC

FIRST Tech Challenge

2017 FIRST Scholarship Program

FTC – FIRST Tech Challenge, grade 7-12

7 teams registered in Lakeville and housed at LNHS and LSHS in the 2018-19 season
200 FTC teams in MN in 2018-19
7,010+ teams, 70,100+ participants in the world in 2018-19

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 2019 MN State Tournament, FTC #11872 Visible Spectrum won the Think Award, advancing them to the FIRST World Championship!
At the 2019 ND State Tournament, FTC #11873 Parallax Shift won the 1st place Inspire Award, advancing them to the FIRST World Championship!