FTC is a global robotics competition where students and their mentors design and build robots to tackle various challenges. The teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands, and also take direct control in two-on-two alliance matches.

Four teams competing at the event qualified for the state level competition, including Inspiring Minds Robotics of Bismarck, the Comets of Alexander Public School, The Bot Patrol of Wilton and Rogue Robots of Minot.

Competition Award Winners

Inspire Award: Inspiring Minds Robotics, Bismarck

Submitted Photo Members of Roboticus Maximus of Bismarck set their samples for the First Tech Challenge robotics competition held at Bishop Ryan Catholic School on Jan. 18.

Winning Alliance Captain: Comets, Alexander

Winning Alliance Partner: The Bot Patrol, Wilton

Think Award: Roboticus Maximus, Bismarck

Connect Award: Comets, Alexander

Innovate Award sponsored by RTX: Rogue Robots, Minot

Control Award: The Bot Patrol, Wilton

Motivate Award: Tioga Tech Team, Tioga

Design Award: Odd Squad, Bishop Ryan in Minot