RCS Places 2nd at Colorado State FTC Championship
Ridgeview Robotics Team completes amazing run by placing 2nd at Colorado State FTC Championship event in Denver, Colorado. The Ridgeview Robot excelled at all aspects of the competition from its ability to find and score blocks using artificial intelligence algorithms in pure autonomous mode to its ability to move with precision using PID (proportional, integral, derivative) control algorithms to its automated systems for intaking blocks and stacking them in sky-scraper like towers using custom designed and 3D printed parts. Throughout the competition, the Ridgeview team consistently scored well and emerged as one of the top robots in the competition. The Ridgeview Robotics Team advanced to the finals before bowing to the top FTC Robotics Team in the world, who broke their previous world record mark to win the Colorado State Championship.
The Ridgeview Robotics Team also received 1st Place at the Colorado State Championships for the Connect Award recognizing their work in creating valuable connections with Universities, Companies and Foundations to inspire STEM students both today and into the future.
The First Technology Challenge Robotics program, consists of over 80,000 students, representing over 8,000 teams from 35 countries around the world. The competition requires teams to design, build, test and program a robot for a new challenge every year. Top teams typically spend 20-30 hours a week after school, working side by side with mentors from industry, to complete their designs. The challenge is often described as “The Varsity Sport for the Mind” for the time, energy, intellect and skill required to excel.
A hearty congratulations to the Ridgeview Team consisting of Ferin V.R., Samuel P., Damien Y. , Daniel Y., Willem S., Catherine A., Andrew T., Kilwich A., Kira H. and Ryan O. for their excellent design work, programming and driving skills (under pressure). Also a special thank you to our mentors: Mr. Rhead, Computer Science Teacher, Miss O’Neal, Mathematics Teacher, Michael Greer and Megan Emmons (Colorado State University Robotics Engineering Graduate Students), and to the Johnston-Hanson Foundation for their financial support.
