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CBC
15-04-2025
- Science
- CBC
Sudbury robotics team makes Canadian history with double qualification for world championships
For the first time ever, a Canadian team has qualified for both the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) world championships in the same year. About 30 students from Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School in Sudbury are now in Houston, Texas, to compete in the world championships. "I never really saw myself that much in robotics until I came to Lo-Ellen," said Grade 12 student Maija Nener. FTC involves smaller robots and smaller team sizes, which student Kate Brett said makes it "easier for under-resourced teams and younger students" to get started before moving on to FRC. The FRC robots are much larger — about 120 pounds. "It's different every year, but the main trend is they have an object they need to pick up and place on another object, while having to compete against other teams," explained fellow student Lane Boyuk. The games This year's game is water-themed, called Reefscape. The robotics teams are awarded points based off the tasks their robot completes. "So they pick up little pipes called coral, and they can place them on a reef," explained Brett. Then there's also balls on the reef called the algae and they can take those off the reef and score them in a net high up." It took the team about two months to design and create the robot they're taking to Houston. Brett said the team's qualification for the championships is special because they earned an engineering inspiration award for teaching other schools about FTC and FRC, helping to build STEM and robotics knowledge in northern Ontario. All three students said they plan to pursue mechanical or general engineering after graduation, crediting their school's robotics program with sparking their interest. "There's no money, but there's definitely honour and a bunch of awards we can win that will help us keep our program running in future years, and just the experience of competing on the world stage," said Boyuk. The championships wrap up this weekend with results expected next week.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mouser Electronics Empowers Next Generation of Engineers as Registration Sponsor of 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas, April 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, is excited to continue its sponsorship of the FIRST® Robotics Competition, which inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded life capabilities in tens of thousands of young people every year. Mouser will be the registration sponsor at the upcoming FIRST Championship, April 16-19, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. At the Championship, Mouser will exhibit at the Innovation Faire, where a special appearance will be given by the Mouser-sponsored BattleBots Team HUGE and their heavyweight 250-pound robot. "Since Mouser's humble beginnings, education has played a key role in our mission," said Kevin Hess, Mouser's Senior Vice President of Marketing. "We are very excited to be a strong supporter of the FIRST Robotics Competition since 2014. The organization gives students a platform for innovation, a chance to learn valuable engineering skills, and an opportunity to build character and self-esteem." For over a decade, Mouser has been a major supporter of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through hands-on robotics programs that teach problem-solving, teamwork and more. Mouser was a major sponsor of the FIRST in Texas District Championship in early April while also proudly supporting FIRST teams in its local community, providing grants for high school teams across Tarrant County, Texas. The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules and limited time and resources, student teams are challenged to build industrial-sized robots to play difficult field games in alliance with other teams while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team brand and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community. To learn more about the FIRST Robotics Competition, visit As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information. Engineers can stay abreast of today's exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser's complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser's email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at About Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit Trademarks Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts For further information, contact:Kevin Hess, Mouser ElectronicsSenior Vice President of Marketing+1 (817) For press inquiries, contact:Kelly DeGarmo, Mouser ElectronicsManager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations+1 (817) Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mouser Electronics Sponsors FIRST Robotics Competition, Empowering Next Generation of Engineers
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas, March 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, today announces its continued sponsorship of FIRST® Robotics Competition, which inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded skills in tens of thousands of young people every year. Mouser will be a major sponsor at the upcoming FIRST® in Texas District Championship/UIL State Championship, occurring April 2-5 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Additionally, Mouser will be the registration sponsor of the FIRST® Championship, planned for April 16-19 at the same location, where Mouser will exhibit in the Innovation Faire with a special appearance by the Mouser-sponsored BattleBots Team HUGE and their heavyweight 250-pound robot. "Fostering education has been a large part of our mission here at Mouser since our founding," said Kevin Hess, Mouser's Senior Vice President of Marketing. "We are proud to continue sponsoring a program that supports the brightest young minds and future engineers. The FIRST Robotics Competition provides students with a platform for innovation, a chance to solve real engineering challenges, and an opportunity to build character and self-esteem." Since 2014, Mouser has been a major supporter of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education through hands-on robotics programs. Mouser proudly supports FIRST Robotics teams in its local community as well, providing grants for high school teams across Tarrant County, Texas. The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules and limited time and resources, student teams are challenged to build industrial-sized robots to play difficult field games in alliance with other teams while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team brand and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community. To learn more about the FIRST Robotics Competition, visit For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information. Engineers can stay abreast of today's exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser's complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser's email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at About Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit Trademarks Mouser and Mouser Electronics are registered trademarks of Mouser Electronics, Inc. All other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts For further information, contact:Kevin Hess, Mouser ElectronicsSenior Vice President of Marketing+1 (817) For press inquiries, contact:Kelly DeGarmo, Mouser ElectronicsManager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations+1 (817) Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teamwork key to 4C Academy Robotics team's success
ALBANY – The 4C Commodores Robotics Team took home the Engineering Inspiration award while qualifying to advance to the next level of competition during its first outing of 2025 at the Peachtree District Qualifier. Competing against approximately three dozen teams from across the state, the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy students not only showcased their technical prowess but also secured the coveted award, which recognizes their outstanding efforts in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within their school and community. The FIRST Robotics Competition, an international program designed to inspire students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), challenges teams to design, build and program robots to complete complex tasks. This year's event brought together some of the brightest young minds in Georgia, and the Commodores rose to the occasion through their enthusiasm and innovation. During the competition, the Commodores demonstrated teamwork, engineering skill and strategic thinking, earning them a spot among the top performers. Their robot, meticulously designed over weeks of intense preparation, performed flawlessly, embodying the spirit of FIRST's core values of gracious professionalism and cooperation. The Engineering Inspiration Award, one of the most prestigious honors in FIRST Robotics, celebrates teams that go beyond the competition field to inspire others and promote STEM education. The Commodores earned this recognition through their efforts to engage their local community, including mentoring younger students, hosting workshops and partnering with local organizations to expand access to STEM opportunities. Their initiatives have not only strengthened their school's engineering programs but also fostered a broader appreciation for engineering as a force for good in Albany and beyond. 'We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication,' Commodores head coach Darren Hagler said. 'Winning the Engineering Inspiration Award is a testament to their commitment to not only building a great robot but also building a brighter future for our community through STEM education. This achievement reflects the spirit of FIRST and the values we strive to uphold.' 'We can't thank our partners enough for their investment in our school and in our robotics program,' 4C CEO Chris Hatcher said. 'Their support, which includes financial, mentorship and simply their encouragement, has allowed us to build a program that not only allows us to compete at a very high level in FIRST Robotics, but more importantly, provides students with the skills and experiences to prepare them for their careers. We are truly grateful for their partnership in inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.' As the team prepares for an Albany event scheduled Friday and Saturday at the Albany Civic Center, 4C officials said it remains focused on the mission of empowering the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. The Civic Center event is free and open to the public, and the Commodores strongly encourage the community to come out and support their local team. For more information, check out team_6919 on Instagram, or search for Team 6919 or Commodore Robotics for more updates.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Annual FIRST Robotics Competition wraps up at Saint Louis High School
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The annual FIRST Robotics Competition concluded Sunday at Saint Louis High School, showcasing high school students' skills, teamwork, and creativity. Taemin takes over Honolulu Dozens of teams from across the globe gathered to design, program, and build industrial-sized robots for fast-paced games. In total, 23 teams from Hawaii participated, along with teams from Iowa, Canada, Japan, Singapore, and Taipei. The two-day event provides a platform for students to challenge themselves, build technical skills, and foster teamwork and creativity while promoting an appreciation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).Chase Pacpaco, a member of Team 359, Hawaiian Kids from Waialua High & Intermediate, spoke about the dedication required: 'The amount of time we spend working on the robot and making sure it's perfect… and the amount of competitions we go to. We can build the practice and continue to improve.' Pacpaco also expressed his future aspirations: 'I wanna go to college, and I plan on studying mechanical engineering somewhere on the mainland.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news This year's competition theme, 'Reef-scape,' challenged teams to use their skills to explore life beneath the ocean's surface. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
