Spotlight on Colorado FIRST Robotics Programs

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Spotlight on Colorado FIRST Robotics Programs

Allow us to introduce you to Colorado FIRST. Their mission is to deliver top-notch FIRST® Robotics programs to students across Colorado while striving to develop future technology and business leaders. FIRST® offers a variety of programs that are designed to inspire today’s youth to become the leaders and innovators of the future in the areas of science and technology. They are … Read More

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Why Choose a Robot Chassis with Mecanum Wheels?

kristielAll Topics, Robotics

Why Choose a Robot Chassis with Mecanum Wheels?

You may have noticed that many mobile robotics competitions have moved from an Omni-wheel chassis to a mecanum chassis. Why the change? How does the type of robot wheels used in your chassis affect your robot when you are competing? In this article, we will explore the differences and discuss the advantages of using Mecanum wheels instead of Omni Wheels. … Read More

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Robot Wheels: A Guide for Mobile Robotics

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Robot Wheels: A Guide for Mobile Robotics

Motion components play a large role in robotics, but with so many choices it can often be confusing. In this article, we will explore a variety of robot wheels. This helpful guide focuses on mobile robotics and creating robots for robotics competitions. It is designed to help you select the best wheels for your robot. Let’s dig deeper into the … Read More

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What is Field Robotics?

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What is Field Robotics?

Field robotics is another term used to describe autonomous mobile robotics dedicated to expanding the capabilities of robots beyond structured and controlled environments. Field robots are mobile robots that are designed to perform in dynamic environments. These scenarios include robots working on farms, in forests, searching mines, exploring underwater, and even in the air. This can be challenging because robots … Read More

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Explore the Benefits of Teaching Mobile Robotics

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Explore the Benefits of Teaching Mobile Robotics

Robots are playing an ever-expanding role in our lives, from mundane daily tasks to use in industrial settings. The development of mobile robots involves designing, prototyping, programming, and rigorous testing to create robots that can solve real-world problems. Mobile robotics and robotic engineering are impactful ways to introduce students to developing technology. They present a highly effective method for increasing … Read More

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Cultivating Excitement for WorldSkills Mobile Robotics

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Cultivating Excitement for WorldSkills Mobile Robotics

Ladies and gentlemen, there is only one month until registration opens for the upcoming WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Competition. The competition will be held in Lyon, France in September of 2024. This is an amazing opportunity for students to compete on a global level and build key skills. This article will give you a sneak peek into what the … Read More

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Education Solutions – February Webinar Schedule

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Education Solutions – February Webinar Listings

We are so excited to announce our February Webinar Schedule, this month we have a plethora of education solutions that we are excited to share. Before we get into that, did you know that we have our own robotics building system? Our Studica Robotics system offers structural, motion, and electrical components. As you may know, Studica has been in business … Read More

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New Classroom Robotics Kit Available

kristielAll Topics, Engineering Education, Robotics, STEM Education

New Classroom Robotics Kit Available

The Classroom Robotics Kit from Studica Robotics is now available! This kit is ideal for use in the classroom and for robotics teams learning and preparing for robot competitions like FTC, FRC, WorldSkills, WRO, and RoboCup. The Studica Robotics platform is complete, affordable, and very compatible with other existing building systems. The VMX Robotics Controller allows you to program in C++, … Read More

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Exploring Mobile Robotics: What, Why and How

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Exploring Mobile Robotics: What, Why and How

What is mobile robotics? You may have heard the terms “intelligent robot” or “autonomous intelligent robot”. This is what we are referring to when we talk about a mobile robot. These robots can be completely autonomous or guided. In everyday life, examples are an automated shuttle bus or even robots designed to do menial tasks in your home. All mobile … Read More

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Studica is Now an AndyMark Distributor in Canada

kristielAll Topics, Competitions & Contests, Robotics

Studica is Now a Distributor for AndyMark in Canada

Robotics education is a key focus of AndyMark. Creating electrical and mechanical parts used in robotics competitions is their passion. Being headquartered in the United States presented some unique obstacles for competitors living in Canada looking to use their products. Purchasing across borders gets complicated when customs and currency conversions come into play. Not to mention, builders on a tight schedule don’t have the time to wait … Read More

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