Workshops

2024 Workshops listed below and descriptions below the schedule. Scroll down to view the 2021 Orlando Regional taped workshop series to help you to get better prepared for the season.

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10:00-10:45pm
Robot Control 101
Christian Hubicki, College of Engineering

1:00 – 1:45pm
Helicopter Design Competition
Dr. Arce, College of Engineering

2:00 – 2:45pm
Helicopter Design Competition
Dr. Arce, College of Engineering

3:00 – 3:45pm
Motion Capture for Robotics and Biomechanics
Praban Timilsina, College of Engineering

Motion Capture for Robotics and Biomechanics
Praban Timilsina, College of Engineering

This workshop will focus on Motion Capture and its applications in Robotics and Biomechanics. It will begin with a brief presentation introducing the fundamental concepts of motion capture and its various types. Following this, there will be a real-time demonstration of the use of a motion capture suit. The main takeaway for students will be a comprehensive understanding of how motion capture systems operate, and how students might be able to use such systems in their future robotics or other projects.

Pig Talks: Outreach for Success
Exploding Bacon Team 1902

FIRST is a community that strives to inspire the next generation and change the culture. But how do we reach out to and connect with that generation and what are their needs? The answer – outreach programs. This presentation aims to give you the tools to develop and grow outreach programs that will make an impact. Using strategies from the development of #FIRSTLikeAGirl and Spark Science kits, attendees will learn how to create a program that is impactful and how to work with your own challenges and opportunities to sustain and grow that program.

#FIRSTLikeAGirl – How to Empower Young Women in STEM
Exploding Bacon Team 1902

#FIRSTLikeAGirl has become a recognizable resource for empowering females through FIRST globally. We strive to encourage, equip, and inspire girls to realize their opportunities, thrive in FIRST, and follow their dreams in STEAM. Attendees will participate in discussions and activities led by the founders of #FIRSTLikeAGirl to develop strategies for recruiting and empowering girls. This interactive workshop aims to open discussions to explore new ideas for fostering curiosity in STEAM, overcoming barriers, and building confidence in young women. Together we can create inclusive environments of collaboration to impact our communities.

Scouting Workshop
S.P.A.M. Team 180

How to excel in scouting using this simple system

Sustainability & Continuity Best Practices for FIRST Teams
Elise Cronin-Hurley

Running a FIRST team involves a lot of moving parts. Whether you are a veteran/rookie mentor or a team parent, in this workshop you will discover practical tips to improve your team’s efficiency and effectiveness in the areas of team organizational, communications, and finance. We aim to provide a bit of inspiration to survive the challenging day to day issues that can be stressful. Presenters come with years of practical team leadership experience. They will share the relatable challenges and solutions they implemented to make their leadership experiences more enjoyable and some tips on how to create an impactful team culture through planning, outreach, and fundraising.

FIRST with Assistive Technology (AT)
Roaring Riptide Team 4118

Roaring Riptide will share how they create and adapt assistive technology solutions in the hope of improving the quality of life for others. With the goal of inspiring the next wave of makers, Riptide will demonstrate how to adapt a toy as well as share a few of the unexpected benefits of these projects. At the conclusion, attendees will have the opportunity to sign-up to receive a “Tidal Wave of AT Kit”, which will include information and tools to help FRC teams to connect, collaborate (FIRST Language), and become a force for change (season theme connection) to turn challenges into opportunities.

Robot Control 101
Christian Hubicki, College of Engineering

Want to know how to make autonomous robot controllers? It may be simpler than you think! Learn how you can use the math from school to program a robot to make decisions on its own.

Helicopter Design Competition
Dr. Arce, College of Engineering

Students will follow design specs to make paper helicopters, run an experiment using factorial experiment design, and then optimize their designs based on the results to maximize flight time and landing accuracy.

Motion Capture for Robotics and Biomechanics
Praban Timilsina, College of Engineering

This workshop will focus on Motion Capture and its applications in Robotics and Biomechanics. It will begin with a brief presentation introducing the fundamental concepts of motion capture and its various types. Following this, there will be a real-time demonstration of the use of a motion capture suit. The main takeaway for students will be a comprehensive understanding of how motion capture systems operate, and how students might be able to use such systems in their future robotics or other projects.