FTC Decode
What does FTC stand for?
Whats it called when you make a 3D version of your design before building them in real life?
3D modelling
What part of the robot gives it power, just like a phone or flashlight?
The Battery
Name one coding program that YOU as an elementary student have used before?
Scratch, Code.org (hour of code), Lego Education, Ozobot, etc...
What is the name of a group of school subjects - math, technology, science and engineering- that helps students get ready for jobs with robots? (an acronym)
STEM/STEAM
Name one role you can have on a robotics team.
Coder, Builder, Designer, Buisness/outreach
What do you do before building a robot in order to plan out your ideas on paper?
Sketch (draw)
In the video, what part of our robot are we testing?
The Launch /Flywheel
What coding languages can you use to program? (Name one possible language)
Java script or Block coding (like Scratch)
Name one STEM job that could come after robotics.
Engineering, Computer science, Data, Mathematics, Sciences, etc...
What ages can participate in FTC?
12 to 18
What is the program called that is used for designing?
OnShape
What is the frame or "skeleton" of the robot called that holds everything together?
the Chassis or frame
What does Autonomous Mode mean in the Decode Competition?
During the first 30 seconds of the match, the robots operate autonomously. There are no drivers in control of them and it must operate through a code.
What career uses robots to explore planets and outer space?
An astronaut/aerospace engineer
What does an Artifact mean in the FTC competition?
The plastic balls
What should you do, after creating a model, to see if the parts fit and work?
Testing the design
What size must the robot fit into?
Must fit into an 18-inch cube
What does Teleop Mode mean in the Decode Competition?
The second period of each match is 2 minutes long and called the teleoperated period. During teleop, drivers must remotely operate robots to score points.
What type of special robots help doctors perform surgeries more precisely than human hands?
Surgical Robots