FTC Competition
What part of an FTC match uses prewritten code instead of driver control?
The autonomous period
What is an early model built to test an engineering idea called?
A prototype
What type of code lets the drivers control the robot during a match?
Driver-controlled or TeleOp code
What mechanism pulls game pieces into a robot?
An intake
Why do FTC teams practice before a competition?
To improve their skills
What is an alliance in an FTC match?
A group of teams that compete together
What does CAD allow an FTC team to do?
Design and model robot parts on a computer
What motor device measures how far or how many times a motor shaft has turned?
An encoder
What is the turning force produced by a motor called?
Torque
What is scouting?
Learning about other teams and robots
Why must an FTC robot pass inspection before entering a match?
To confirm that it follows the competition and safety rules
Why is a low center of gravity usually helpful for a robot?
It makes the robot more stable and less likely to tip
What programming statement allows a robot to make a decision based on whether something is true or false?
An if/else statement
What property between wheels and the floor prevents a robot from sliding?
Friction
Why should alliance partners talk before a match?
To make a plan
What is scouting used for during an FTC competition?
Collecting information about teams’ robots, strengths, weaknesses, and match performance
What is the engineering process of building, testing, improving, and testing again called?
Iteration
There was this many FTC teams in the 2022-2023 season
Telemetry
What part controls the robot’s motors and sensors?
The control hub
What should a team do if its robot stops working?
Stay calm and find the problem
Why might a team choose a simple autonomous program instead of a more complicated one?
A simpler program may be more reliable and score consistently
A mechanism works during practice but fails when carrying heavier objects. What should the team investigate first?
Whether the mechanism has enough torque, strength, and grip for the heavier load
What type of control system uses sensor measurements to continuously correct a robot’s movement?
A feedback or closed-loop control system
What device helps a robot notice objects around it?
A sensor
What FIRST value means being respectful and helpful while competing?
Gracious Professionalism