⚙️ Engineering
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) – Alberta
FIRST Canada
Duration
Season-long (fall–spring) with regional and provincial events
Grades
Grades 7–12
Location
Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, and regional events)
Deadline
Ongoing
Eligibility
Students grades 7–12; join or start a school or community team
About
Distinct from the larger FRC, FTC teams design, build, and program smaller-scale robots using Java and Android-based technology. Requires applied research into control systems and computer vision. More accessible entry point than FRC with lower build costs.