ABOUT HILLTOPPER ROBOTICS
The Hilltopper Robotics Program is composed of FRC teams 1732 and 1220. Students from Marquette University High School and Divine Savior Holy Angels High School work with adult mentors to design, build, and program a robot with which they compete against other teams from around the world. FRC 1732 is the primary team within the program, while FRC 1220 is a competitive, development team used to train new students.
Students on Hilltopper Robotics have the opportunity to learn about the engineering design process, software development, and data analysis. They also develop teamwork, leadership, and personal skills. The program aligns with the Catholic values of our sponsoring schools by helping local communities through our Stairway to STEM outreach initiative.
ABOUT FIRST ROBOTICS
FIRST is an international youth non-profit that hosts robotics competitions for all ages. Its goal is to inspire young people to become leaders in science and technology. The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is their high school level competition, featuring 125 pound robots designed to complete game tasks such as scoring balls into goals, placing objects in predetermined locations, and climbing, hanging, or balancing on field elements.
Teams compete at events in their region along with 30-50 other robots. Games are played in a 3v3 format, between the red and blue alliances. Qualification matches are played according to a randomly generated schedule, in which you could play with a team in one match and then against them in the next. Teams are ranked based on their qualification record and then playoff alliance selection occurs. Playoff alliances compete in a double-elimination bracket until one alliance stands alone as the event winners. Students also talk with judges to compete for robot-design or team-attribute awards. Performing well at an event can qualify teams for higher levels of competition, such as the FIRST Championship.