Wang, Phoebe

In FTC, my main responsibilities were as the human player and helping out with various off-field tasks. These were relatively simple roles, where I just needed to ensure no penalties occurred. If I could help the team develop strategies by scouting opponents' scoring patterns from the sidelines, that was even better. Participating in FTC competitions has always been a joyful memory for me. I’ve longed to travel with like-minded teammates, competing together for a common goal. Competitions are not only a test of technical skills but also a comprehensive challenge of teamwork, strategic planning, and on-the-spot adaptability. I have immense admiration for our team’s operators. Whether in training or during competitions, the two drivers were remarkably composed, their performance and emotions consistently stable. They were neither anxious nor rushed and executed every operation exceptionally well.

Beyond these memories, one particularly unforgettable story happened after a competition. After the competition concluded and we thought everything had been settled, everyone was packing up to leave when a commotion broke out near the judges’ table. To our shock, a few people had gotten into a heated physical altercation. Listening closely, we discovered that one of the judges had secretly stolen the engineering notebook used for the presentation, intending to sell it or use it for other improper purposes. Thankfully, through the relentless efforts of a coach fighting to retrieve the notebook, the situation didn’t escalate into anything that seriously violated ethics or principles.

I sincerely wish all things related to FTC continued growth and success, and hope that incidents like this will never happen again.