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Season · 2026–27 · BIOBUZZ

The season,
so far.

Every event this season, in order.

  1. Sep 13NCFTC kickoff talk

    Digital Alliance

    Our robotics networking talk at the 2026 NCFTC kickoff: how FTC teams can reach sponsors and mentors online.

    Two RoboKnights members presenting the Digital Alliance slide 'Match the platform' at kickoff
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  2. Sep 13NCFTC kickoff talk

    Mechanical Optimization

    Our second kickoff talk: iterating a robot sideplate with stress analysis, from early versions to the final design.

    A RoboKnights presenter pointing to sideplate stress, displacement, and safety factor results
    Two RoboKnights presenters at the podium during the Mechanical Optimization talk
    A RoboKnights presenter comparing the final sideplate version with version 2

  3. Oct 18Scrimmage

    Robot in 5 Weeks scrimmage

    The new robot's first matches — and the top score of the day.

    106

    Event high score

    Q6 with 5064 · won 106–39

    3rd
    of 7 teams
    76.67
    avg points · event best
    80
    hive points in one match
    Scoreboard showing the red alliance of 8569 and 5064 winning 106 to 39, marked event high score
    The 8569 robot on the field with a red number plate
    Final qualification rankings with 8569 in third
    The 8569 robot with a blue number plate on the field
    Drive teams lined up behind the field during a match
    Close-up of the red 8569 number plate
    A RoboKnights member in an 8569 shirt watching the field

    Photos by Neil

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    More to come.

    New events land here as they happen.