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FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff Hosted by LO Robotics
On September the 9th, the FTC Centerstage challenge was released to the world. All four LO Robotics teams collaborated to plan, run, and host the Kickoff at Lake Oswego High School. All three FTC teams gave presentations on various parts of FTC. As for teams, Lake Monsters helped setup and sold concessions, Mostly Operational ran the auditorium presentation and coordinated between teams and the school, ToborTech created the poster and emceed for the Kickoff, and All Hands on Tech created the schedule and signage for the event, as well as inviting other teams. Overall, over 100 people attended, with strong representation from both LO & non-LO teams. Everyone had a great time and hopefully learned a bit. We look forward to the upcoming season; click here to watch the kickoff video.
FTC Teams Visit Autodesk Portland
FTC teams 18119 Mostly Operational, 8610 ToborTech, and 18127 All Hands on Tech visits the Portland Autodesk office on August 9th. This is the second year the teams have visited, and our LO Robotics Student Reps arranged this years outing. Members from all three teams were treated with a tour of the building, including the maker space and rooftop view. Then, team members got a brief presentation on software the Autodesk FIRST interns are working on, which is designed for FIRST teams; team members also got a chance to try out a beta version of the software. Lastly, they got to ask questions to a panel of Autodesk staff and interns, learning about everything from the company culture to the various career paths the staff took. All three teams had a great time, learned a bit about Autodesk, and just maybe got inspired to join Autodesk's FIRST Internship program.
Lake Monsters at Worlds!
The Lake Monsters Robotics team, composed of about 35 students from Lakeridge and Lake Oswego High Schools, had an incredible 2022-23 FIRST Robotics Competition season! Lake Monsters won the 2023 Engineering Inspiration Award at regionals, which qualified the team to compete with their robot at the 2023 FIRST Robotics World competition in Houston from April 18-23. While the team has won many awards in past seasons, this is the first time in eight years the team has been to Worlds! The team, their mentors, and parent chaperones enjoyed meeting and competing with more than 500 FIRST Robotics teams worldwide.
FTC Open House
Lake Oswego FTC teams hosted an Open House on April 6th for students interested in joining robotics. Over 30 students from 6th grade to 11th grade attended and signed up for interviews. Students & parents watched a short presentation and a robot demonstration.
FRC Advances to Worlds
Lake Monsters 2635 recently went to the Oregon State Fairgrounds Qualifying Tournament in Salem and won the Engineering Inspiration award! They also played in the playoffs with team High Desert Droids 753 and Metal Beavers 1432. They are now moving on to regional championships in Cheney, Washington. They are bringing strong marketing, outreach, and media presence to storm regional championships! For more information about FRC & Lake Monsters 2635, vist frc2635.org. They will next be competing in Houston, TX at worlds.
FTC State Results In
Lake Oswego Robotics finished strong at State. Due to snow, State changed to remote at the last minute, pushing teams to rapidly pivot and testing the team's ability to adapt. All three FTC teams were ranked above the top 20 in Oregon. All Hands on Tech demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season, and ranked fifth in Robot Performance. ToborTech won the Control Award, was a finalist for the Connect Award, and ranked second in Robot Performance. In addition, coach Hans Tsai won the Compass Award, recognizing his commitment to local robotics teams. ToborTech member and student representative to the LO Robotics board, Aidan Kwapisz was also nominated as one of Oregon’s Dean’s List finalists. We is proud of a strong season and eagerly awaits next year's challenge.
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LO Robotics Hosts FTC Scrimmage
On February the 12th all three LO FTC teams hosted three other top ten Oregon teams. Teams played a total of eight matches in the morning, with a variety of results. Everyone got a chance to test out new designs and fix issues. Everyone there had a lot of fun through all the chaos. Thanks to High Voltage, RevAmped, and Overcharged.
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All Three FTC Teams Advance to State
On Jan the 21st & 28th, all three Lake Oswego First Tech Challenge teams advanced to the state level. At the Willamette Valley League, All Hands on Tech were in the Winning Alliance and got 1st place Think. In Silicon Forest, ToberTech was the captain of the winning alliance, won Connect 1st, and Inspire 3rd. At the same league, Mostly Operational made it to eliminations as a captain, won Innovate 1st, and Think 3rd. State is on February 25th at Hilhi High School & is open to spectators
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TR3 Tour for LOSD Staff & Admin
On January 23, FTC & FRC came together to show LOSD the School Board & School Staff the new Tech Room 3, redesigned and rearranged by students. Staff first got a presentation about FIRST, and then got shown two tours in two groups. The first tour focused on FTC, with a full match and other aspects demonstrated. The second tour focused on FRC, including the machine shop.