Way More Than Building Robots
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) targets students between grades 5-10 who are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) skills and practice engineering principles (like keeping an engineering notebook), while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas.
The Challenge
When the Challenge is released annually in September the team has approximately two months to build a small 20kg robot from an aluminium kit, supplementing their vision with custom built and 3D printed components. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and can be programmed by students using a variety of languages, including Java.
There are also many off-season events throughout the year where teams participate, strategise, hone their skills, experiment with new technology, meet other teams, and have fun!
Further Information
Recommended Age
10-16 years or year 5-10 in school
Training
Training is provided year round on the designated club day, once per week.
Build Period
September – December
Pricing
$475 for 12 month season including membership fee
Competitions
Located in Adelaide and Sydney.
During November – December
How To Join
contact usSpecial Skills Required?
All skill levels are welcomed and needed, technical and non-technical. Our Team needs all kinds of skills to succeed, so what are you good at? Chances are we have a job for you. And we’ll probably teach you a few new ones while you’re with us! The only requirements are: willingness to learn, being friendly and a love of problem solving!
Student and adult team members are encouraged to bring any skills they already have, like programming, electronics, metalworking, graphic design, web creation, public speaking, videography, and many more. We will welcome every student, with or without special skills.
