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Students gather at the Georgia Dome for the FIRST Championship!
The 2006 FIRST Championship was held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. where more than 300 teams from the United States and other nations competed in Aim High, a basketball-like challenge.
Igus® Inc. is a product sponsor for the multinational 2006 FIRST Robotics Competition. Students 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.
2006 FIRST Championship Wrap-up
Read about the FIRST teams who came out on top at the championship ...
Chairman's Award
Team 111, Rolling Meadows High and Wheeling High
Winning Alliance
Team 217, Utica Community Schools
Team 296, Loyola High School (website unavailable)
Team Team 522, McKee Vocational High School
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.
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.
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 N.J. 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.
The Championship - Pictures of the competition, teams, robots and more!
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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 Team Lead, Carmel High School |
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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 |
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