• Introduction About Us.
  • Introduction About Us.

Team9470

Mission

Our Statement

“To establish a community of competitive yet collaborative growth, fostering and honing in on STEM skills such as designing, building, and programming via exposing high school perspectives to real-world experiences outside of a classroom.”

Team History

How it All Started...

In Spring 2023, Tycho and Krish, both passionate about robotics, saw an opportunity to bring a robotics club to their school. Recognizing the absence of such a club in their school while many other institutions had robotics programs, they decided to take the initiative. Tycho was the one who initially pitched the idea to Krish, highlighting the potential benefits of introducing robotics to their school community. During the late spring and early summer months, Tycho and Krish wasted no time in getting started on their goal. They began by creating comprehensive planning documents outlining their goals, objectives, and the roadmap for the 2023 season. One of the most highlighted decisions they had to make was choosing a competition to participate in. After careful consideration, they took a bold leap of faith and threw a dart at the First Robotics Competition (FRC).

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Continuing Their Journey

Continuing Their Journey...

It was a thrilling decision that added an extra layer of excitement and challenge to their venture. Throughout the summer, Tycho and Krish were hard at work pre-building robot parts and actively recruiting fellow students who shared their enthusiasm for robotics. They managed to gather a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who were eager to embark on this journey together. The team’s collaborative spirit and determination began to take shape during these formative months. As the fall season rolled in, the robotics club was officially launched, and they welcomed around 20 members into their ranks. This marked a significant milestone as it exceeded their initial expectations. With a motivated team in place, they wasted no time in continuing the momentum that had been building over the summer. By mid-September, after extensive planning and preparations, Ctrl-Alt-Defeat was now officially finalized as a team ready to enter the First Robotics Competition (FRC). The excitement and anticipation among the team members were palpable, as they were about to embark on a challenging yet rewarding journey into the world of robotics competition.

About FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an international high school robotics event organized by the non-profit organization “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology” (FIRST). Launched in 1992 by inventor Dean Kamen, the competition challenges teams of students and their mentors to design, build, and program a robot within a six-week timeframe to compete in a series of game-themed challenges. These annual events promote teamwork, engineering skills, and innovation while emphasizing the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Beyond the technical aspects, FIRST encourages values such as cooperation, leadership, and community engagement, preparing young participants for future careers and community leadership.

“For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology” (FIRST) is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 by inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen. While it is perhaps best known for its flagship event, the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST’s mission extends far beyond just this competition. The FRC is an international high school robotics event where teams of students, guided by professional mentors and college students, design, build, and program robots to compete in game-themed challenges within a tight six-week timeframe. However, the essence of FRC goes beyond mere robotics. By integrating the principle of “gracious professionalism,” it marries technological prowess with a deep-seated appreciation for science, technology, and collaboration. This creates an enriching environment where participants acquire not only technical skills but also values like teamwork, leadership, and community engagement. Additionally, FIRST actively encourages its teams to promote and amplify the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) within their communities and society at large. Recognizing the diverse needs and resources of various educational communities, FIRST offers other programs as well. The FIRST Tech Challenge serves high school teams that might not have the ample resources for FRC. For the younger cohort, there’s the FIRST Lego League and the FIRST Lego League Jr., aimed at igniting a passion for STEM from an early age. For a comprehensive understanding of all FIRST’s endeavors and their impact, interested parties can visit FIRSTInspires.org.