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Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology

FIRST Tech Challenge: DECODE

The new FIRST® Tech Challenge season, DECODE, has officially begun! Inspired by archaeology, this year’s challenge invites teams to uncover stories of the past through innovation, creativity, and teamwork. Students across Australia will design, build, and program robots to take on exciting new missions that connect history with the technology of tomorrow.

About FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams of up to 15 students design, build and program robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams raise funds, design and market their team brand and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Each season concludes with an exciting FIRST Championship. 

Costs & Registrations

To participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge season, teams must complete season registration with FIRST Australia and register their team through the official FIRST FTC Portal. Rookie teams are required to purchase the necessary control, electronics, and competition sets to build a functioning robot. Cost details are outlined below.

Team Registration

FIRST Tech Challenge team registration provides access to the official FTC competition season, including eligibility to register for events and manage your team through the FIRST Australia Dashboard.

TBC /per season

Registration for one FTC team (up to 15 students)

Eligibility to compete at a Regional Qualifying Event

Full event experience, including:

  • Dedicated team pit area

  • Multiple official robot matches

  • Interaction with other teams and volunteers

  • Eligibility for awards recognising innovation, teamwork, and performance

Access to the FIRST Australia dashboard, resources, and support materials

Robots

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Rev Robotics FTC Starter Kit v3.1

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The FTC Starter Kit V3.1 offers essential REV DUO components for teams to design, prototype, and compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge. It includes comprehensive documentation and a range of parts, providing a solid foundation for your team's season.

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goBILDA FTC Starter Kit

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The FTC Starter Kit includes a large number of parts to support team projects. Understanding the budget constraints teams face, goBILDA® offers the kit at a discounted rate for FTC teams. Teams can apply for the discount directly through the provided link.

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