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FIRST TEAMS AIM HIGH!
Igus® Inc. is a product sponsor for the multinational 2006 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Students from all over the U.S. and other locations across the globe had the opportunity to use a wide-array of igus products, including Energy Chain® cable carrier, iglide® plastic bearings and DryLin® linear guide systems and shafting on their FIRST robots.
This year's competition challenges students to design and build a robot with shooting, ball-collecting, offensive and defensive capabilities for competition in a basketball-like game entitled Aim High. The participants compete for a number of awards, including the Rookie All-Star, the Chairman's and the Team Spirit Award, among many others.
2006 FIRST Regional Wrap-up
Read about some of the N.H. regional teams who used igus products on their FIRST robot ...
Algonquin Regional High School - These students used iglide and igubal spherical bearings with DryLin S alminum shafting to create a roller system for their robot.
LaSalle Academy - This team used iglide and igubal bearings with DryLin S aluminum shafting to aid in the construction of a ball pick-up system.
Manchester Memorial High School - This team used iglide and igubal bearings on the roller system of its robot, responsible for picking-up and shooting game balls.
Pinkerton Academy - Students from Pinkerton used iglide and igubal bearings, a DryLin N linear guide system and DryLin S aluminum shafting on multiple parts of their robot.
Prospect High School - This team excelled to the finals and its robot - Big Bob - used igubal pillow blocks.
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
& Lawrence Academy - This collaboration of schools used igubal pillow blocks on its robot.
Mount St. Joseph Academy - This rookie team used igubal bearings and DryLin N on its premiere robot.
Keene High School - This team was a finalist at the Mass. regional with its robot that used igus components.
Carmel High School - The TechHounds from Ind. used igubal and iglide bearings on their robot.
Denver, Colo. Regional - A number of teams at the Denver event used igus products.
Grosse Pointe North Public Schools - These students from Mich. used a DryLin N linear guide system on their robot.
Palo Verde High School - This school from Las Vegas, Nev. is a veteran of FIRST and used igubal pillow blocks and rod ends on its robot named Jackpot.
Pascack Hills High School - This team from NJ used iglide and igubal bearings during their second year competing in FIRST Robotics.
Tehachapi High School - This team from Calif. used DryLin W on its robot's sling-shot-style shooter.
Manchester Regional
Winner #1 - Midcoast School of Technology
Winner #2 - Milford Area Youth Homeschoolers Enriching Minds
Winner #3 - Bonny Eagle High School
Finalist #1 - Prospect High School
Finalist #2 - Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
Finalist #3 - Suffield and Windsor Locks High School
Boston Regional
Winner #1 - Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Mount Hope High School
Winner #2 - Cocoa Beach & Rockledge High School
Finalist #1 - Trinity High School
Finalist #2 - Quincy Public Schools
Finalist #3 - Keene High School
The Competition - Pictures of the N.H./Mass. regional robots in action on the game floor!
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“We are so pleased that igus has joined our community of FIRST sponsors. With this commitment, igus makes it possible for us to turn the FIRST vision of inspiring young people's interest and participation in science and technology into a reality. It is igus' penchant for innovation that enables them to see the value and impact the FIRST competitions have on the future of engineering. We thank igus for sharing our vision." |
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"On behalf of the Carmel School TechHOUNDS, we would like to extend our thanks for the generous donation of supplies and materials the company provided. As a result of igus' contribution, we will be able to further our education in the area of robotics while simultaneously learning the values of teamwork and leadership." ~Nathan Altman |
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"Thanks for your help and your company's generosity in providing quality parts for our robot this year!" ~Philip Paspalas Head Coach, Pascack Valley Regional High School |
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"Our robot delivered an excellent performance with the reduced weight made possible by igus bearings!" ~Ceyril Paulus |
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"Our robot used many igus parts this year. We really appreciate the great and quick service from you folks at igus!" ~George M. Clark |
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"Thanks igus. You're great!" ~Steve Jacobson |
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"You guys are the best! What a great motivator for the kids!! The relationship with igus makes it possible to be more creative." ~Michael Crane |
