The robotics club is open to any student interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students will meet after school to design, build and program a robot for entry into the first tech challenge robotics competition. Traveling competing team members will have to apply through FTC and the Palmyra Robotics Club; however, all levels and grades are welcome and encouraged to participate in all team meetings after school. Students may join various sub-teams such as the build team, programming team, marketing/fundraising team, and website development based on their interest. Interested students should see one of the advisors in September to fill out an application.
Click the team photo below to link to the student created robotics club website - Legacy
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Stay tuned for information regarding the 2022-23 First
Tech Challenge!
What is First Tech Challenge?
First Tech Challenge is a student-centered activity that focuses on giving students a unique and stimulating experience. Each year, Teams participate in a new Game that requires them to design, build, test, and program autonomous and driver-operated Robots that must perform a series of tasks.
The Playing Field for the Game consists of the FIRST Tech Challenge Game Pieces set up on a foam-mat surface, surrounded by a metal and Lexan Field frame. Each Tournament features Alliances, which are comprised of two Teams, competing against one another on the Playing Field. Teams work to overcome obstacles and meet challenges, while learning from and interacting with their peers and adult Mentors. Students develop a greater appreciation of science and technology and how they might use that knowledge to impact the world around them in a positive manner. They also cultivate life skills such as:
- Planning, brainstorming, and creative problem-solving.
- Research and technical skills.
- Collaboration and TeamWork.
- Appreciation of differences and respect for the ideas and contributions of others.
To learn more about FTC, visit http://www.newjerseyftc.com/
or read about it first-tech-challenge-how-it-works.pdf