Competitive Robotics
Two Programs.
One Mission.
Two world-class robotics programs for students in grades 6–12. Both build real skills. Both prepare students to go pro.
FIRST Tech Challenge
FTC is a robotics competition program designed for students in grades 6–12 where teams of up to 15 members design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.
At FutureForward, our FTC teams use Java and the FTC SDK to write fully autonomous and driver-controlled robot programs. Students learn real software engineering practices including version control, modular design, and debugging.
Program Details
- Grade Range 6th–12th Grade
- Team Size Up to 15 students
- Programming Java (FTC SDK)
- Robot Type 18″×18″ custom robot
- Season September–February
- Location Cherokee Makerspace, Acworth GA
FIRST Robotics Competition
FRC is the most prestigious high school robotics competition in the world, sometimes called "the varsity sport of the mind." Teams of up to 45 students have just six weeks to design, build, and program a robot to compete on a full-sized field.
FutureForward is now recruiting for its FRC team. We have 30 slots available for the inaugural season. Apply today to secure your spot.
Program Details
- Grade Range 8th–12th Grade
- Team Size Up to 45 students
- Programming Java / C++ / LabVIEW
- Robot Type Large-scale field robot
- Build Season 6 weeks (Jan–Feb)
- Status Enrolling · 30 Slots
Compare Programs
FTC vs FRC
Both programs build excellent engineers. Here's how they compare.
| FTC | FRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | 6th–12th | 8th–12th |
| Team Size | Up to 15 | Up to 45 |
| Programming Language | Java | Java / C++ / LabVIEW |
| Robot Type | 18″×18″ custom | Large-scale field robot |
| Competition Format | Alliance-based matches | District events + championship |
| Build Timeframe | Sep–Feb | 6-week build season |
| Status | Active · Enrolling | Enrolling · 30 Slots |
Ready to Get Started?
Spots fill quickly each season. Reach out today to learn about enrollment for FTC or to get on the FRC notify list.
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