Presents the:
FIRST
For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology
• Robotics for high school
students
It is not
about the
robot!
Robotics is a Sport for the Mind
Problem Solving and Creativity
- Real-world problems to solve
- Unleash thinking, energy, and fun
Teams of Students and Mentors
- Work as a Team
- Learn from adults and mentors
Do It All in 6 Weeks
- Investigate solutions, build,
program, test, evaluate
- Compete with peers in friendly
tournaments
It is not
about the
robot!
FRC Core Values
Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism
Respect each other in the best spirit of teamwork
Behave with courtesy and compassion for
others at all times
Honor the spirit of friendly sportsmanship
Act with integrity
Encourage others to adopt these values
2009 FRC Challenge
“Lunacy”
• NASA sponsored activity to pay homage
to the Apollo 11 mission
• Played on a 54 ft. x 27 ft. low friction field
• Robot equipped with slippery wheels
• Robot to pick up and deposit various
Orbit balls into competitors trailer
What do the
Students Learn?
Teamwork Building Concepts
• Getting along, Sharing information
• Discuss alternatives, Resolve problems
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math Concepts
Logical thinking as a systematic
approach to problem solving
What do the
Students Learn?
Engineering Principles
(design and fabrication)
Object oriented programming
High emphasis on maintaining a time
commitment, planning, time line
management, setting goals and
establishing expectations
Sponsors
FIRST Robotics Competition
2009 Budget
Income Expenses
NASA Grant $6,000 Tournament Fee $6,000
AEP Grant $2,500 Hotel $3,000
Indiana Workforce $6,000 Travel – Mileage $ 500
Development Grant Food $ 800
Lowe’s (tool) $ 100 Material/Parts $2,000
Mishawaka Sheet Metal $ 150 Tools $1,000
Bennington Marine $ 100 Mailing $ 100
Marketing $ 950
Practice Field $ 500
Total $14,850 Total $14,850
Number of Hours
Student Hours……………..982
Instructor Hours………….1146
Mentor Hours……………. 567
Total Hours 2,695
Elkhart Community Schools
Industrial Technology Instructors
Dennis Gable Central H.S.
Ian Salo Memorial H.S.
Coordinator
Dan Hummel ETHOS Inc.
Mentors
Jeff Moss Wells Cargo Inc. CAD Engineer
Tim Ronan NIBCO I. T.
Steve Noto NIBCO Engineer
John Kraus Bennington Marine Welder/Fab.
Pat Kleepbua -- Engineer
It is not
about
the
robot!
Robotics is about:
• Building competitive students that
are prepared for the future.
• People (students, mentors, instructors,
community) individuals coming together
to form a team.
• The Process of forming alliances and
committing to a project until it is
complete.
• The Product which is the passion that
all of us bring to the project.
FIRST Robotics Competition
Please come and join us in this program,
proven to positively impact students.
Mentors and financial support are
needed.
If you have any questions, please call:
Dan Hummel at 574-266-7149
www.ethosinc.org