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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Dougherty County robotics teams compete in district robotics competition. 4C Academy takes home the prize
ALBANY — Four Albany schools' robotics teams competed in a district robotics competition at the Albany Civic Center, Friday and Saturday. Dougherty Comprehensive High School's TroTek Warriors, Monroe Comprehensive High School's Terminators, Westover Comprehensive High School's Flying Riots and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy's Commodores all competed in matches. GeorgiaFIRST Robotics partnered with host, Procter & Gamble to put on the Peachtree District Qualifier, which saw 26 competing teams. Levent Gokcen , the senior manager for P&G and a member of the GeorgiaFIRST Board of Directors offered the students words of wisdom before they kicked off the competition. 'All the same things that you guys are using here on your robots are the same things that are powering the world,' Gokcen said. 'There's something that you guys have … that's going to continue to make you the work force for tomorrow and the talent for tomorrow. That trait is curiosity.' Gokcen joked that the students making up the robotics teams would one day rule the world. 'Never lose that curiosity. It started out as when you were a kid. You try and take things apart to see how they work,' he said. 'As you grow older and as you start your career as adults, don't ever lose that curiosity. It's going to lead to a wonderful life in the future, and it's going to make the innovation and the inventions of tomorrow.' As the clock counted down to the start of the first match, teammates waved their flags and cheered in the stands. On the arena floor, the students had a focus that seemed almost as programmed as the robots they created. Six teams were split between two 'alliances' for the first matches. They used controllers to move robots around a ReefScape Course that was designed by the Haas Automation Inc. company. Students programmed their robots to be able to lift tubes and place them on a spiky object designed to look like a coral reef. The robots had to pick up and move balls and attach to and swing from a dangling cage. The teams that did this the quickest and with the most accuracy won. Each teammate had their role, moving with a quick efficiency. The robots sped around the course, dancing around each other. If one robot needed aid, another came to its rescue. The matches ended before onlookers fully understood what they'd just witnessed. Game hosts announced the winner and the arena was cleared and prepared for the next match. After two days of matches and fun, the 4C Academy's Commodores took home the prize as district event winners, with two allied teams, and recipients of the District FIRST Impact Award. This latter award is the most prestigious award at FIRST, honoring the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST. The recipient team will be invited to the district championship where it will compete for the FIRST Impact Award against winners from other qualifying events and compete with their robot.
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.
