Over time, the FIRST® Robotics Competitors Package of Components has developed to fulfill the altering wants of our groups. These adjustments have included rolling out FIRST® Alternative, Product Vouchers, and the flexibility to opt-out of each the Drive Base and the Black Tote.
We use suggestions from our Companions, speaking with groups at occasions, and every season’s Package of Components survey to assist information the adjustments made for future seasons.
You possibly can proceed to assist us make enhancements to the Package of Components by filling out this yr’s Package of Components survey! The survey takes about 20 minutes to finish, and in the event you embody your group quantity, your group is eligible for an opportunity to win your alternative of goodies. We ask that no multiple pupil and one mentor from every group fill it out. You have to be no less than 13 years outdated, and it closes on Friday, Could 24, 2024 at midday (Jap Time).
This yr, there are particular questions in regards to the KitBot. We’ll use this suggestions to assist us enhance the precise robotic, the contents of the KOP, and the help supplies obtainable for it. There are additionally questions on the KitBot and help supplies within the Finish of Season survey.
In keeping with knowledge collected by Group 118, the Robonauts, greater than 500 groups competed with variations of the KitBot in 2024.
One in all my favourite components of travelling to occasions was listening to the methods groups had used the KitBot. Some constructed the usual configuration, others added performance, and a few constructed it as a place to begin then constructed an entire completely different robotic for competitors. All of those are nice! I’m so grateful for everybody who contributed to KitBot in 2024. Thanks all!
