Code, Design, and Compete with Robots!
FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an 2-on-2 alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of block and Java-based programming.
FTC Teams: Lightning Thieves
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FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) serves as a bridge between elementary level LEGO League and high school robotics. It is much more than building robots. FTC offers the opportunity for middle school students to build skills such as brainstorming, teamwork, design, fabrication, videography and photography, technical writing, public speaking, and programming to operate a custom-built robot which competes in exhilarating matches.
Robots must fit within an 18” cube at the start of a match and are built to perform a series of tasks (which change each year) in a 2-on-2 alliance format.
Lightning Thieves team members are guided by adult coaches and high school mentors to develop STEAM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, overcoming setbacks, and working as a team.
Each season concludes with regional championship events and an exciting FIRST Championship.
Team Accolades and Achievements
2022 - Rookie Team 21537 is recognized with the Judge’s Choice Award (Mason State League Tournament)
2023 - Rookie Team 21537 earns the Control Award for its April Tag autonomous code (Jackson Spring Event)
2023- Team 21537 finishes event as a member of the finalist alliance (Jackson Spring Event)