FTC 9987 is a dedicated and skilled group of students working together to create and program competitive robots. As active participants in the FIRST Tech Challenge, we showcase our teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and technical skills while tackling the game's complex challenges.Â
The 9987 robot has a fully custom-designed and custom-manufactured drivetrain. On top of this base is an innovative turntable mechanism that slashes the time it takes to score in the competition. Using 3D printing and some metal work, 9987 managed to complete the turntable design for the South Florida Regional, which led us to win the 1st place design award. This award sent 9987 to the Florida State competition, were they achieved the 2nd place design award, embedding 9987's name into the roster of teams who have achieved an award at the state level.