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MSJ Tech and Robotics. An Introduction. What is robotics?. Designing, prototyping, building, and programming Creating an object that can move autonomously or be controlled to complete certain tasks. FIRST Robotics. F or the I nspiration and R ecognition of S cience and T echnology
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MSJ Tech and Robotics An Introduction
What is robotics? • Designing, prototyping, building, and programming • Creating an object that can move autonomously or be controlled to complete certain tasks
FIRST Robotics • For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology • International organization promoting STEM
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) • 18” by 18” by 18” robot • Teams of 4 to 10 • Tetrix (metal) pieces as well as Lego pieces • Programming in RobotC • Different challenge every year
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) • Washing machine-sized robots • Teams of 30-40 students from all over FUSD • Meet at DeVry University • Offers building, business, and volunteering opportunities • Different schedule from FTC
Tech and Robotics Club • Workshops • Mentorship • Volunteering Opportunities • ½ of the FIRST qualifier (on request)
Events for this Year • Workshops • See officers if your team would like to host a workshop on electronics, programming, passing inspection, etc. • MC Week • Selling food! Yay! • InventorFest • Invention competition…more details later, but big prizes
Membership Fees • $5 per person for the month of September • Will increase by $1/week afterward • Give to Arnav, or any officer
Different Groups • New system • Media • Grants
Raffle! • Winner will be announced at next meeting • Write your name on the slip and put it in the tub