Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 5672
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition! Throughout competition season, we will get to know Microsoft-sponsored teams. This week we profile FIRST team 5672 from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. Let’s get to know this all First Nations robotics team—and see the progress they’re making this year. When Wikwemikong High School decided to put a team together in
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 6485
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition! Throughout the FRC season, we will get to know Microsoft-sponsored teams. This week we talked to FIRST team 6485, Mecha Mustangs from L.A. Matheson Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia. 1. What makes your team unique? Team 6485: Our team is unique for several reasons. Our high school is classified as an
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 5031
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition! Throughout the FRC season, we will get to know Microsoft-sponsored teams. This week we talked to FIRST team 5031, Full Metal Mustangs from Downsview Secondary School in North York, Ontario. 1. How is your team preparing for the 2018 season? Team 5031: Our team is still very young and has lots of potential for growth
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 6875
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition. This week we talked to team 6875, Build a Dream Robotics—Amazon Warriors, a community team from LaSalle, Ontario, a Microsoft-sponsored-team. 1. What makes your team unique? Team 6875: This is a very exciting time for our team as it is our rookie season. We are very excited to be a part of the
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 7013
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition! Throughout the FRC season, we will get to know Microsoft-sponsored teams. This week FIRST team 7013 ACCN TECHTRONIX reported on their experience. ACCN TECHTRONIX is the first Black robotics team in Canada to enter a FIRST Robotics Competition. ACCN TECHTRONIX is made up of 25 males and females from various Toronto neighbourhoods. Ryerson
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 6331
Thank you to Microsoft for supporting FIRST Robotics Competition! Throughout the FRC season, we will get to know Microsoft-sponsored teams. This week we talked to FIRST team 6331, Sabotage from École Secondaire l’Essor in Tecumseh, Ontario. 1. What makes your team unique? Team 6331:Our team was founded by a female mentor; therefore we are very focused on gender equality in the workplace
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 3996
Microsoft has generously offered grants for teams across Canada in 2017. During the months of January, February, and March, we’re highlighting Microsoft-sponsored teams! This week we talked to 3996 , Team RiKitik from Rimouski, Quebec. FIRST Robotics Canada: How do you feel about the 2017 game? Team 3996: FIRST Steamworks is a beautiful challenge to develop engineering skills. While amazing teams can
FRC Ontario District Championship – This Isn’t a Robot
If you thought that the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) was just about robots, think again. This isn’t just about robots…it’s so much more. And you can experience it first-hand at the FRC Ontario District Championship at the Hershey Centre on Friday, April 14th (8:30 am until 5 pm) and Saturday, April 15th, 2017 (from 8:30 am – 6:30 pm). The Ontario Robotics Championship combines
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 6046
Microsoft has generously offered grants for teams across Canada in 2017. During the months of January, February, and March, we’re highlighting Microsoft-sponsored teams! This week we talked to 6046, Team Tecking from King City, Ontario. FIRST Robotics Canada: How do you feel about the 2017 game? Team 6046: After watching the reveal video on kick-off day, everyone on the team was very
Microsoft Team of the Week – Team 5015
Microsoft has generously offered grants for teams across Canada in 2017. During the months of January, February, and March, we’re highlighting Microsoft-sponsored teams! This week we talked to 5015, The SWAT Bots from Port Perry, Ontario. FIRST Robotics Canada: How do you feel about the 2017 game? Team 5015: The SWAT Bots, team #5015, are very excited about FIRST Steamworks. It is a