140 likes | 358 Views
Got Robot?. FIRST Robotics. Agenda. Introduction FIRST FRC Outreach Why should you join? Robot Demo Conclusion. FIRST. F or I nspiration and R ecognition of S cience and T echnology FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) FLL (FIRST Lego League) FRC (FIRST Robotic Competition)
E N D
Got Robot? FIRST Robotics
Agenda • Introduction • FIRST • FRC • Outreach • Why should you join? • Robot Demo • Conclusion
FIRST • For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology • FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) • FLL (FIRST Lego League) • FRC (FIRST Robotic Competition) • Work with High School Students • International Competition
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) • Six Week Build Period – Spring • 120 lbs Robot • New Challenges Every Year • Sponsored by Professional Engineers and Several Well-Known Companies • Chevron • BP • National Instruments • Boeing
Outreach • Programs We Support Off-Season: • BEST Robotics – Host WTX BEST under Dr.Richard Gale, Event Manager. • GEAR Robotics – Support GEAR • International Camps • STEM Outreach • LEGO Camps • Founding Fathers of Hub City Regional
Why Should You Join? • Experience With Robotics • Programming • Mechanical Design • Hands-On Skills • Teamwork • Network with Professional Engineers • Professional Development • Management Skills
FIRST Robotics Information Session October 1st, 2013 ECE 101, Lankford Room 6:00 pm
Q&A and Wrap-up Thank You! team1817@gmail.com http://www.team1817.org