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July 30, 2026 Just Robotics

First Tech Challenge Championship

An Invitation to Join Team JRium

Gearing up for the FIRST Tech Challenge — Season 2026–27

An intensive 6-month engineering and leadership program for students who want to build, compete, innovate and stand out. Students create meaningful work that becomes part of their academic and professional portfolio. Get ready to take on one of the world’s most exciting robotics competitions — for ages 12–16 (Grades 7–12).

An FTC Robotics Team, Mentored by Just Robotics · Team 37003

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Build More Than a Robot. Build Your Future.

Join Team JRium 37003 — a FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team.

  1. Join Team — 220+ hours over 6 months of training, mentorship, outreach, innovation and teamwork. Core skills: 3D modelling, Electronics, Coding.
  2. Build a Robot + Portfolio — Starting Sept 21st with the problem statement release: Game Strategy, Design Thinking, Fabrication Process, Assembling, Practice Sessions. Includes 2 Industry Visits, 3 Outreach Programs (government and community schools), and 4 Scrimmages with other teams.
  3. Compete in FTC Regionals — in Bengaluru.
  4. Compete in FTC Nationals (Pune) and FTC Championship (USA) — upon qualification from previous rounds.

Why FTC?

The world’s best universities don’t just look for marks — they look for students who have demonstrated initiative, leadership, and the ability to solve real problems.

Participating in FTC helps students build a portfolio that showcases:

  • Engineering Projects
  • CAD & 3D Design
  • Programming
  • Electronics
  • Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Outreach & Community Impact
  • Public Speaking
  • Innovation
  • Teamwork

These are the experiences that strengthen applications to universities around the world. FTC is a global event and the biggest student robotics platform — often called the “Olympics of Robotics.”

Building Character Through Competition

Every challenge in FTC is designed to build both technical excellence and strong character. Students learn to compete with determination, collaborate with other teams, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and celebrate collective success. FTC nurtures empathy, humility, collaboration, and integrity through FIRST’s principles of Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®, shaping students into respectful competitors, responsible leaders, and compassionate innovators.

FTC is about becoming part of something bigger.

Why Just Robotics?

  • 15+ Years of Robotics & STEM Education
  • 20,000+ Students Mentored
  • 600+ Teachers Trained
  • Mentors with experience in robotics, product development, design, and innovation
  • Trusted by leading schools and universities
  • Elevate 2019 Grant Winners — Best Edu-Tech Category (Govt. of Karnataka / Startup Karnataka)

Learn from mentors who have spent over 15 years nurturing young innovators through hands-on engineering, design thinking, ethical competition, and collaborative problem-solving.

Trusted by / associated with: Infosys, LinkedIn, Google for Developers, Infineon, Akshaya Patra, General Electric, BYJU’S, Volvo, RTX, AppDynamics

Schools & institutions: Sri Kumaran Public School, TISB, Inventure Academy, Delhi Public School (East Bengaluru), Greenfield Public School, St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology & Management, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Team JRium is also supported by RTX.

What’s Included in the FTC Mentorship Program?

Sessions — held at Just Robotics, Indiranagar

Period Schedule Hours
August – November Saturday 2–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–1 PM 3 hrs/session · ~24 hrs/month
December – February Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM 5 hrs/session · ~40 hrs/month

Total: ~220 hours (excluding online sessions) across the season.

Topics & activities covered: 3D Modelling · Electronics · Design Thinking · 3D Printing · Laser Cutting · Block-Based Coding · Java Programming · Robot Fabrication · Robot Build + Practice Sessions · Portfolio Documentation · Sponsorship Meetings/Fundraisers

Also included:

  • 3 Outreach Activities at nearby government schools
  • Industry & Academic Mentorship — exclusive sessions with professionals from top universities and global technology companies, exposing students to cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and diverse career pathways
  • 2 Industry Visits (PCB Fabrication; Peenya/Jigani)
  • 4 Scrimmages with 3+ other teams
  • University Recommendation Letters (LOR) for exceptional candidates (planned for the future)

Kits & components included: Starter Kit, Tele-Op Controller, enhancements, battery pack, fabrication materials, and additional tools/components as needed.

Registration fee: Included.

What’s NOT Included

Travel, food, and accommodation — any commute or stays related to competitions/events are not covered.

Good to Know

Laptop required: While not mandatory, students are encouraged to carry a laptop and mouse to every session, as many activities involve programming, CAD, documentation, and collaborative engineering.

Parent/Guardian participation: Students should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during FTC competitions and official team events. If a parent is unable to attend, they may authorize another participating student’s parent/guardian to act as their child’s designated custodian for the duration of the event, with prior written consent.

Team assets & sponsorship funds: Just Robotics remains the custodian of all team-owned kits, robots, tools, components, and shared equipment throughout the FTC season and beyond. All sponsorships, donations, fundraising proceeds, and team-generated funds remain the property of JRium and are used exclusively for the benefit of the team, in accordance with the governance process outlined in the Team Handbook. The JRium Team Handbook is shared with all students and parents before the season begins.

The FTC Journey — In a Nutshell

Building a Robot. Building a Portfolio. Building a Future.

FTC is one of the most demanding STEM programs available to school students. Success isn’t achieved through a few weekends of preparation — it requires months of disciplined planning, rigorous execution, continuous iteration, effective teamwork, and dedicated mentorship. From engineering and programming to documentation, presentations, outreach, fundraising, and leadership, every student contributes to building something far greater than a competition robot.

This is precisely why participation in FTC carries significant weight. Universities and employers recognize the commitment, resilience, technical depth, and collaborative skills required to complete an FTC season. Completing the journey itself is a testament to a student’s ability to solve complex problems, persevere through challenges, and thrive in a high-performance engineering environment. This is the path to becoming an engineer.

Software & Digital Tools: Onshape/Fusion360 (Cloud-based CAD) · Java (Robot Programming) · Android Studio (FTC Robot Development) · GitHub (Version Control & Collaboration) · FTC Dashboard (Robot Tuning & Telemetry) · EasyOpenCV (Computer Vision) · MeepMeep / Road Runner (Autonomous Path Planning) · Google Workspace (Documentation & Collaboration) · Canva / Adobe Express (Branding & Outreach) · Microsoft Office (Reports & Presentations)

Professional Skills: Problem Solving · Critical Thinking · Leadership · Teamwork · Public Speaking · Technical Documentation · Project Management · Design Thinking · Time Management · Communication · Strategic Planning · Innovation & Creativity

Engineering Skills: Engineering Design Process · CAD & 3D Modelling · Mechanical Design · Electronics & Circuit Design · Programming (Java) · Sensor Integration · Autonomous Robotics · Rapid Prototyping · Testing & Iteration · Systems Engineering

FTC Awards — Designed to Reward Excellence

To recognize every dimension of engineering, innovation, teamwork, outreach, and leadership.

Award Recognizes
Inspire Award Overall excellence across robot performance, engineering, outreach, innovation, and embodiment of FIRST values.
Think Award Outstanding engineering documentation and a well-maintained Engineering Portfolio.
Connect Award Building meaningful relationships with STEM professionals, industry, and the local community.
Innovate Award Creative engineering solutions and elegant, innovative robot design.
Control Award Exceptional autonomous programming and intelligent control systems.
Reach Award Inspiring others through outreach, team spirit, and community engagement.
Design Award Robust mechanical design and thoughtful application of the engineering design process.
Judges’ Award Recognition for an exceptional accomplishment deserving special acknowledgment.
Sustain Award Celebrates the team or program that plans for long-term viability, ensuring the team continues to thrive and exist.

FTC is about building a high-performing engineering team, where every member takes ownership, collaborates effectively, and contributes towards a shared goal. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Every student grows.

Team JRium 37003 — Structure

  • Team Leader — Overall Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Design Head — CAD Design, Mechanism Design, Simulation & Analysis, Technical Drawings
  • Build Head — Fabrication & Assembly, Prototyping, Mechanical Build, Quality & Safety
  • Coding Head — Robot Programming, Autonomous Development, TeleOp Programming, Software Integration
  • Battery + Connections Head — Electrical Systems, Wiring & Connections, Power Distribution, Diagnostics & Safety
  • Reach + Outreach Head — Outreach & Impact, Social Media & Marketing, Sponsorships & Funding, Community Engagement
  • Driver 1 (Primary Driver) and Driver 2 (Co-Driver/Operator)

Supported by Mentors, Coaches, and Special Mentors (Technical, Industry, Engineering, Design, and Strategy & Innovation Experts).

Learn More

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Ready to join Team JRium for the 2026–27 season? Reach out to get started.

Contact:
Vibhav — 96322 12234
Brijesh — 96119 91931

Location: Just Robotics, Indiranagar, Bengaluru