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FIRST Tech Challenge
Quad Quandary
The FIRST Tech Challenge, previously known as the FIRST Vex Challenge, is a robotics competition for high-school students. The goal of this competition is to provide some of the same experience and knowledge of a traditional robotics event at a more affordable cost. This year, students will be participating in a new game, Quad Quandary. There are 2 alliances in each match (Red and Blue), composed of 2 teams.The object of the game is to finish the match with a higher score than the opposing alliance. Points are scored by putting rings on the single goals, paired goals, side goals, or posts positioned on the playing field. In each match, there are 50 rings available to the teams, 25 Red and 25 Blue. Out of the 50 rings, 44 are found on the field and 3 are given to each alliance before the match starts. Before the user controlled portion begins, robots go through Autonomous Period. During the Autonomous Period, the robots follow a programmed path and perform simple tasks. An additional score bonus of 10 points is given to the alliance that has the most total points during the Autonomous Period.
The scoring system in Quad Quandary is very simple. A ring scored on a side goal is worth 1 point. Single and paired goals are worth 2 points each. If a ring is rung on the post of a single goal, it is worth 3 points. A ring rung on a paired goal's post is worth 5 points, and a single or paired goal that is possessed by an alliance is worth 7 points.
Safety is an important part to any FIRST competition. If at any time a robot is deemed unsafe or has damaged the playing field, it will result in a disqualification of the robot. An inspection of the disqualified robot is required before it returns to the playing field. Also, if a robot goes out of bounds, it will be disabled for the remainder of the match. Each team has 2 drivers and 1 coach. They are to remain in the alliance station for the duration of the match. The robot is only to be controlled by an on-board software system and/or the 2 drivers. If a coach touches the controls at anytime during the match, it will be disabled and the alliance will be disqualified.
The FIRST Tech Challenge has evolved from existing FIRST Robotics competitions. FIRST's goal to reach out to young people at a reduced cost is providing a great opportunity and experience in the fields of science, technology and engineering.
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