WHAT IS FRC
FRC is the world's largest international robotics competition for high school students. Held since 1998, this competition introduces a new theme each year, challenging teams to design and build a robot within a short six-week period based on the given theme.
At its core, FRC aims to foster interest in science and technology while enhancing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Beyond being just a robotics competition, FRC provides students with valuable experience in leadership, communication, time management, and project management.
Teams participating in FRC:
- Consist of students specialized in different fields such as engineering, design, programming, and marketing.
- Design, manufacture, and test their own robots.
- Compete against other teams in regional and national tournaments.
- Are evaluated by judges based on criteria such as robot performance, teamwork, and engineering design.
Benefits of FRC:
- Increases interest in science and technology.
- Develops teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Equips students with 21st-century skills such as leadership, communication, and time management.
- Provides students with experience in engineering and design.
- Offers advantages in university admission and job opportunities.
FRC in Turkey:
FRC is organized in Turkey by the Fikret Yüksel Foundation. Every year, regional tournaments are held in different cities across Turkiye. Teams that achieve high rankings in these tournaments qualify to participate in the world championship held in the United States.