We are the Robo Rhinos, FTC team #11254 from Novi, Michigan. Our 2024-2025 team is in made up of seven 7th graders from Novi Middle School.
As a first-year FTC team, many of us have previously participated in FLL and FLL Explorer teams.
We focus on programming, building, game strategy, and marketing & outreach, while also being involved in activities like scouts, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, and music. We greatly appreciate the support from our coaches and mentors.
Outreach
We do outreach because we want to help others in our community.We also educate others about FTC and FIRST robotics becausewe want to inspire younger kids to get involved. We learn for ourselves during outreach, as well. For example, we learned about coding from high school students with Frog Force, and about CAD from a mentor at AutoDesk and OHM.
About FIRST® Tech Challenge 7th & 8th Grade
They learn to think and problem solve as engineers, solving complex challenges and playing a fun, engaging season game. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete alongside and against other teams in thrilling robotics competitions, while also competing on and off the field for judged awards. Guided by adult coaches and mentors and the FIRST ethos of Gracious Professionalism®, students develop STEM skills, engage in outreach in their community, practice engineering innovation, celebrate teamwork, and build confidence to carry them through life.