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Ready to dive into the 2024-2025 FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) season? Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting, Studica Robotics has your back with the perfect solution to help you build, prototype, and compete—the FTC Starter Kit! This kit is crafted to power up your skills and boost your team’s confidence as you design, build, and test your robot … Read More

In the fast-paced world of FTC robotics competitions, every component matters. Selecting the right actuator can make the difference between smooth, efficient performance and costly breakdowns during a match. Linear actuators offer mechanical advantages that can be used in different robotics applications, especially when precision and controlled movements are key. In this guide, we’ll explore the purpose of these important, … Read More

In robotics competitions like FTC, the ability to execute precise movements is crucial for success. Linear motion tools provide the precision and speed teams need to excel in critical tasks like lifting, extending, and placing game elements accurately and quickly. Common tools for linear motion include linear actuators, motion systems, robot transfer units (RTUs), slides, and guides. Each of these tools … Read More

At Studica Robotics, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our structure is now available in a variety of vibrant team colors! Whether you’re preparing for the INTO THE DEEP FTC season or designing your next standout robot, our new color options let you add a bold flair while maintaining the … Read More

We are thrilled to share the results from the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) Competition! Before diving into the details, we want to give a big shout-out to WorldSkills, the competitors, volunteers, and everyone who made this incredible event possible. This competition wasn’t just a showcase of skills, it was a celebration of how robotics is shaping our … Read More

A global robotics community, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), is committed to sparking a passion for innovation in young minds. Through engaging, mentor-guided programs, students dive into engineering, programming, and robotics challenges, while developing critical technical skills, confidence, self-esteem, and communication abilities—empowering them to become the next generation of leaders and innovators. These programs provide a creative, … Read More

In the deep-diving world of FTC robotics, precision is everything. One of the key techniques that can give your team the edge is odometry—a method that uses data from motion sensors to track your robot’s position with pinpoint accuracy. This method is beneficial for autonomous mobile robots in circumstances where executing complex tasks requires the robot’s precise positioning. Implementing odometry … Read More

Where there is a skill, there is a way! In less than two weeks, teams from around the world will meet in France for WorldSkills Lyon 2024. This 47th WorldSkills Competition will feature over 1,400 participants from more than 70 countries, all eager to demonstrate their expertise across 59 different skills. WorldSkills promotes the transformative power of skills, aiming to … Read More