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Robotics Competition - First Tech Challenge (FTC)
For the 6th season, design and build a robot as a team that can compete at the highest level of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions. As Team Co-Captain, lead our team to #1 seed in the 2023 Interleague tournament for Southern California. Mentor robotics classmates in 3D printing and CAD (computer-aided design) and help close the STEM gap through Lego robotics in community outreach of Buddy Bots.
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Build
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Collaborate
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Compete
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Community Outreach -Buddy Bots
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Project Summary
Project: 6th season of competitive robotics in First Inpires: First Tech Challenge (FTC)
Roles: Co-Captain, Lead CAD Designer and Manipulator Subsystem Manager (9-12) on top-performing team, design integrated assemblies and parts for CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) using Autodesk Fusion 360; Driver during competitions
Process:
Research challenge
Define problems to solve
Create prototypes to test elements of our design
Use CAD software to design our robot
Assemble and build according to CAD drawing
Test and tune
Compete
Solution:
Impact: Share skills and knowledge with the Robotics team
Results: Consistently the highest-placement team within the school. #1 seed at the 2023 Interleague
What has been learned: Teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving, creativity and innovation
Project Skills
Skills learned/used: CAD, 3D printing, Simulation, Laser cutting, PID tuning, Java
Tools learned/ used: laser cutter, 3D printer, soldering iron, band Saw
Software: Fusion 360
Techniques applied: system optimization, mechanical design, electrical wiring.
Project Support
Robotics and STEM communities:
First Inspires: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
Belldegrun Center for Innovation Leadership (BCIL)
Brentwood School
Mentor: 20+ Robotics classmates in CAD and 3D printing
Community Outreach: Buddy Bots | FTC 9324 - Closing the STEM access gap through Lego robotics