We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first edition of the "Alphatronic STEM Show," a new series of interviews featuring local personalities from the STEM field. This initiative aims to highlight the contributions of inspiring individuals who are making a difference in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

In our inaugural episode, we had the opportunity to interview Miruna Amza (QUB), who shared their insights and experiences in the STEM community. 

The "Alphatronic STEM Show" aims to spark interest in STEM careers and provide our audience with real-world perspectives from those actively engaged in these fields. We look forward to bringing you more interviews in the future, showcasing diverse voices and stories that inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and join us as we celebrate the fascinating world of STEM!

In celebration of American National STEM Day, our team organized a fun and educational trivia contest for all Transylvania College middle school classes, focusing on STEM-related questions. The event aimed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among students.

The competition was fierce as students showcased their knowledge and teamwork to tackle challenging questions. After an exciting and closely contested battle, the team from Grade 7 was victorious.

Congratulations to Grade 7 and all participants for their enthusiasm and effort! We hope this event encouraged everyone to appreciate the wonders of STEM and inspired future explorations in these fields.

On Monday, our team had the incredible opportunity to attend a workshop led by our mentor, Mr. Flaviu. The focus of the workshop was on "Bezier Curves in Graphic Design," an essential topic for anyone looking to enhance their graphic design skills.

Mr. Flaviu unpacked the theory behind Bezier curves, explaining their significance in creating smooth, scalable graphics. 

The workshop not only helped us understand the mathematical concepts behind Bezier curves but also showed us practical applications that can elevate our design projects. We are grateful to Mr. Flaviu for sharing his expertise and inspiring our team to push the boundaries of our creative capabilities.

Last Thursday, Alphatronic was excited to host an impactful workshop for students from underprivileged schools. We aimed to highlight the opportunities in STEM  and to raise awareness about the urgent problem of Ocean Plastics. 

The event was filled with engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of how STEM can be utilized to address real-world challenges, such as environmental conservation. The students' enthusiasm was palpable as they dove into the topics, eager to learn and participate.

This Monday marked an exciting new chapter for us as we filmed the first edition of the "Alphatronic STEM Show." We were thrilled to have Miruna Amza, the STEM Manager at QUB, as our inaugural guest.

During the show, Miruna shared her insights and experiences in the STEM field, offering valuable advice and inspiration to our audience. Her passion and expertise set a high bar for future episodes, promising engaging and enlightening discussions.

We're eager to share this episode with our community, hoping to spark curiosity and excitement about STEM. Keep an eye out for the release, and join us on this journey to explore the fascinating world of science and technology!

Last Friday, Alphatronic had the exciting opportunity to meet with esteemed representatives from the Mechatronic department at UTC-N. During this engaging session, our team presented the latest developments in our robot design.

The presentation highlighted the steps we've taken to enhance functionality and efficiency, reflecting our commitment to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology. The response from UTC-N was both insightful and encouraging, providing us with valuable feedback that we are eager to incorporate as we refine our design.

This past Wednesday marked an exciting moment for our team as Alex, our team leader, kicked off the "Dive Into the Deep Blue" challenge for all Grade 6 and Year 7 students. During this launch, Alex introduced everyone to the theme of this year's FTC season, "Into the Deep," focusing specifically on the exciting possibilities of underwater exploration and robotics.

What’s the Challenge?
The challenge invites students to create an educational video that delves into a specific area of underwater exploration or robotics. This project is all about creativity, innovation, and learning!

Why Are We Doing This?
By participating in this challenge, students will not only get a taste of STEM education but also actively engage in community-building with our team. It’s a fantastic chance to explore real-world problems creatively and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. Plus, it's a great way for us high school students to step up and gain leadership and mentoring experience while building a future connection of potential FTC participants.

We are thrilled to see what inventive ideas and solutions our young participants will create and look forward to guiding them on this exciting journey!

Last Wednesday we introduced our team to the new or younger students in the school. 🤖

💙 We tried to inspire them with our last year's season achievements and share our passion for robotics with them. We hoped that we could make them curious about STEM education and FTC, or even joining our team for the next season! 💙🐠

Last Wednesday, our robotics team prepared for the leadership fair organised at @transylvaniacol , a stand with Alphatronic promotional materials, photos from the previous FTC season and some fliers describing our activities as a robotics team 📷

📢 We managed to attract multiple people who were curious about joining us and FTC, encouraging them to apply for a role in our community✨

⚡ Overall, it was an amazing opportunity to promote STEM education and to recruit new members full of potential. We can’t wait to see who might become part of Alphatronic! 💙

This Monday we had a workshop for the PR and marketing department about how we can upgrade the videos made for the team, so that they look more aesthetic and professional.

🎬 Thus, we had the opportunity to have a conversation with @tudormakesfilms, a passionate film director and former student at Transylvania College, who was eager to share with us his knowledge and advice accumulated from years of experience in the field.🎬

✨️We learned how every detail is important in a shoot when it comes to catching the viewer's eye, from the intensity of the light to the way the camera moves.✨️

🎥We are very grateful for this activity, that tought us so many new things, because this made us feel more prepared for the new season.🎥

Kicking off Season 9 of "Into the Deep" with the incredible Alphatronic team! We're beyond excited to dive into this year's challenges and explore new horizons together.

🩵 A special moment with @danarazboiu , the inspiring president of @natieprineducatie , who shares our passion for education and innovation. Together, we’re committed to making a difference! ✨

And what better way to fuel our creativity than with a long night on the train? 🚆💡 It’s the perfect opportunity to brainstorm ideas, collaborate, and dream big about the projects ahead. Sometimes, the best inspiration strikes when you’re in motion and surrounded by the rhythm of the journey.

This weekend we participated in the Bucharest Twin Cup, and we are very proud to share our results with you. 

🏆After months of hard work and perseverance, together with our allied team, @primetech_ro025 , we managed to rank third in the competition and won the prize for "Strategy & Synergy - Auto" given by @plexrobotics .🏆

🏅Also one of our matches was ranked 4th in the world with a score of 406 points! We are very grateful for this unique and unforgetable experience lived here, at BTC.🏅

🌟 On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 the Alphatronic team had the unique opportunity to participate in a technical workshop organized by one of our older community members who was happy to share his valuable knowledge on completing the engineering process in building a robot 🌟

⚙️ First of all, the participants of this course have completed the first step of the design process of a racing car, namely the identification of the tasks that the robot needs to complete and the challenges that could occur during this first stage ⚙️

💙 Later, the participants looked for solutions and possible parts with which to build the so-called car, to eventually discuss potential platforms that might help them build simulations for our robots 💙

🪄 Thus, the Alphatronic members present at Tuesday's workshop were grateful to have the opportunity to gain new engineering knowledge that will help them at the same time and in real life, when they will have to, for example, analyze more complex challenges that might arise and how they might solve them. he could apply the resources at his disposal to get through them well 🪄

On July 27-28, our team took part in the off-season Somes Tech Challenge @somestechchallenge (STC), which replicated the concepts of the game from the previous year. 💫

📷 Our team has had a remarkable journey as the leader of the finalist alliance consisting of @primetech_ro025 and @decebal.tech The final match against @cyliis @cyliispepp and @phoenix.ro026 was a close and emotional one. 📷

Alphatronic competed in an off-season event organised by @boltsngears and @atomicbots, sweeping first place in drag racing, rally, and offroad! 🌟 Thrilled to share our victory and proud to be interviewed by ProTV! 🚀

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the limits!

💫 On June 21, the older representatives of the Alphatronic team gathered together with the new volunteers to participate in the 3rd initiation workshop in robotics and in the First Tech Challenge community 💫

🤖 To begin with, since this course was a technical one, we looked over the key parts in building robots that participated in past editions of the FTC competition, understanding what they use and what companies offer such components 🤖

🎥 Later we watched a short presentation with Caroline, the robot we created for the national team this year, finally learning what obstacles she has to overcome on the field and how she manages to do it 🎥

✨So we all enjoyed going through this workshop together as the new and improved Alphatronic team, preparing for the upcoming competition season✨

On June 17, the old and new members of the Alphatronic team met to participate in the second workshop. They had the opportunity to learn about the prizes of the First Tech Challenge competition and come up with ideas for various outreach activities. For 2 hours, they worked in groups and came up with new visions for the activities together with other teams participating in FTC.

Collaboration and creativity were the key factors in helping the team members to create wonderful presentations. In conclusion, it has been a wonderful experience for everyone where we learned and discovered new things about the competition we will be participating in.

Today, both Alphatronic's senior representatives and new recruits met for the first workshop in a series of 3 workshops to be held this summer to discover the values on which the First Tech Challenge competition is based on and to participate in several educational activities. team building. 🤗

Thus, we had the opportunity to get to know each other better, working in groups to create and present a logo that would reflect our team, while writing a portfolio page to describe what we learned today. Thus, today's workshop was a unique experience and helped us to understand the roles we play as part of the FTC community. 🫶💪

We held a presentation for our main sponsor, Wayfare, to express our heartfelt gratitude for their support. We were thrilled to receive the fantastic news that they will continue to be our primary sponsor. Their ongoing commitment means so much to us, and we're excited about what we can achieve together in the future!

✨ What an unforgettable experience! Our robotics team had the honor of attending the National Olympiad FANUC WorldSkills for a presentation. 🤖🏆

We were blown away by the innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies showcased at the event. 🌟 It was an incredible learning opportunity that has truly inspired us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in robotics. 🚀

A massive thank you to @fanucglobal for hosting such an inspiring event. We’ve come away with new ideas, new skills, and a renewed passion for our work! 💡🔧

We recently had our first visit to UTC-N, where we aimed to lay the groundwork for a potential partnership. The visit was a great success, fostering strong connections and open discussions about future collaboration. We're excited about the opportunities this partnership could bring!

🤓În data de 8 mai, ne-am bucurat să realizăm o prezentare a comunității noastre de robotică, în fața unui grup de persoane interesate în a ne susține echipa.🤓

🐺Astfel, fiecare membru Alphatronic şi-a prezentat experiența trăită în cadrul acestui sezon FTC, explicând totodată în ce constă competiția First Tech Challenge şi cum ne-am organizat ca echipă, pentru a ajunge la naționale.🐺

🦾Acest eveniment prin care am reuşit să cunoaştem posibili sponsori dornici să ne ofere suport tehnic sau financiar a fost un moment cheie pentru viitorul echipei noastre, explicându-le tuturor cum investind în comunitatea Alphatronic, ne va ajuta să ne îmbunătățim performanțele şi să lăsăm în urmă o influență pozitivă asupra lumii roboticii.🦾

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼Orice ajutor oferit roboticii este binevenit, contribuind la dezvoltarea acestui domeniu de viitor, în care merită investit.🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

Following our participation in the National Championship, we hosted a middle school assembly where we showcased our robot, celebrated our successes, and discussed the challenges we faced. Our goal was to motivate and inspire young students to explore the exciting world of robotics and innovation. We hope to spark their interest and passion for STEM!