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FIRST Robotics with CAD Workshop

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Science/STEAM
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  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration is no longer available for this event.
  • This event is for registrants age 10 to 16.

Program Description

Event Details

Students ages 10-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in FIRST robotics competitions. The instructors will provide the materials and teach how to design using CAD software, build, and program robots in this session. Participants MUST bring their own laptop/chrome book. There will be an engaging presentation followed by hands-on exercises. Prior robotics experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Topics:

  • Learn about FIRST Robotics.
  • Learn how Robotics relates to the STEM field & applications in today’s world.
  • Importance and applications of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • CAD account setup
  • Learn to use CAD and create your own parts.
  • Design and build a robot.
  • Interact and play with a fully functional FIRST Tech Challenge Robot.

This program is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with Teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.

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Accessibility

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