A Preview of Our STEAM-Themed Tech Challenge

By Lucy C.

We have already learned everything about the Picky Eater and our 2022-2023 Tech Challenge; last season's Tech Challenge tasked our robot, the Picky Eater, with intaking cones and plunging them down plastic cones called junctions. Throughout the season, we had been able to test and implement a variety of technology to improve the robot's automation, such as April Tag Detection, odometry, and RGB and distance sensors. Behind the scenes, we also incorporated mathematics into our design, from simple mathematics like measurement to more advanced and specialized mathematics like derivatives and splines. Additionally, we applied engineering principles like the three G's, and learned a variety of workflow approaches and cognitive skills, including the Agile Methodology, the Eisenhower Matrix, and more, in addition to those outlined in our Mind Map Portfolio. However, what about our 2023-2024 Tech Challenge? What new tools and technology might we be able to use this year? More importantly, what are readers to expect this season?

This post is here to provide an answer to this question. The infographic below outlines FIRST's 2023-2024 Tech Challenge, a Tech Challenge revolving around the fusion of art and technology in robotics.

Stay tuned for more information about this year's Tech Challenge! Look for future blog posts, infographics, and new additions to our Mind Map Portfolio to learn about what we design this season!