Quality Control FTC 21229

12/11/2025

AI + FIRST Innovation Video Competition
Hello Everyone! FTC Team Quality Control is hosting an innovative AI content creation competition.

Create up to 30 second AI-powered video about FIRST and show off your creativity.

We’re giving out multiple prizes like Air Pods, JBL speakers, drones, and more! Up to $700 in prizes!

Open to FLL, FTC, FRC, and other STEM students (grades 4-12)
Solo or team entries accepted
Multiple submissions allowed per team or individual

Launches Dec 9, 2025
Deadline: Dec 31, 2025

Submit here: https://www.stem-bridge.org/ai

Example videos: https://tinyurl.com/ai-first-robotics
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Don't miss the Dec 31st deadline! Join the official competition server now to get all your questions answered: https://discord.gg/N8FpPEHb

11/07/2025

New FTC Site: ftcgame.org is live!

Hey everyone! Our team (QC 21229, Bellevue) just launched ftcgame.org — a site we built to make the DECODE season easier for all FTC teams.

Right now it’s got:

A clean, easy-to-use Match Scorer that tracks both alliances, handles AUTO + TELEOP, and shows the winner automatically
A built-in Timer that runs the full match cycle

The idea was to make a single hub that’s simple, fast, and actually useful during practices or league meets.

If you want to try it out:
1️⃣ Go to ftcgame.org
2️⃣ Hit “Match Scorer → Start Scoring Now”
3️⃣ Use it in your next scrimmage and tell us what you think

We’d love any feedback or ideas — this is built by FTC students for FTC students. Let’s make DECODE a great season

11/07/2025

Tech Talk Series: How AI & Robotics Master the Game of Go
Hosted by FTC Team 21229 – Quality Control
Join us for an exciting talk with Yasser Ibrahim, SVP of AI at Axon, as he explores how artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming the way machines think, learn, and strategize.
🗓 Date: Nov 8
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM PST
📍 Online
Sign up
https://forms.gle/oyAX9RMoxzwBioh58
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the leading voices in AI innovation!
👉 Everyone is welcome — students, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds!

11/02/2025

🤖 Calling all FLL Teams!
Get ready for an exciting FLL Scrimmage hosted by Saints Robotics and Quality Control!

📅 Date: November 15, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Interlake High School – Auxiliary Gym
16245 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98008

💰 Registration: $30 (Cash Only)
🍿 Concessions for Sale! Plus fun merch like keychains, earrings, and more!

Come test your robot, get mock judging feedback, and connect with other teams before competition season kicks off. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and have fun!

👉 Coaches, sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSczN7xx_M8CcuuxK2H6z7lxQLCsMTYeFUR1VstyR2RUdjwKkw/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1

10/29/2025

🌟 Tech Talk Alert! 🌟

Join FTC Team 21229 - Quality Control for an exciting Tech Talk Series featuring Jose Jamie from the UW Personal Robotics Lab! 🤖

🧠 Topic: Articutool: Decoupled Control for Spill-Free Robot-Assisted Feeding
💬 Learn how robots are revolutionizing healthcare and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

📅 When: November 2nd, 10:00 AM PST
💻 Where: Virtual (link below!)
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oyAX9RMoxzwBioh58

Don’t miss this chance to explore cutting-edge robotics research and ask your own questions directly to a researcher at UW!

Hosted by: FTC Team 21229 - Quality Control

10/22/2025

10/08/2025

World Champion FTC 21229 Quality Control:
October Benefits Are Coming!🔥: Have you ever felt curious about robots but lacked the equipment to give it a try?

Wanted to experience the fun of programming but was deterred by the hardware requirements?
Introducing the Virtual Robot Simulator, a joint development by our team that allows you to simulate and interact with robots in a virtual environment.
✅Zero hardware components.
✅ Online operation
✅A genuine programming experience that lets you design, program, and debug robots from the comfort of your own home!

🎯 Free online public lecture
⏰ October 12 and October 18, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PST

We will guide students step by step to master the operation of VRS and open the door to the world of robots!
📌 Seating is limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
See you soon!

10/08/2025

🤖 Humanoid Robots: The Future is Now 🤖
Join us for an exciting session in our Tech Talk Series:
"From Imagination to Innovation"
Hosted by FTC Team 21229 | Quality Control

Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction—they’re becoming a reality in industries across the globe. But how did we get here, and where are we headed?
🎤 Speaker: Ganesh Krishnamoorthy
🔧 Director of Robotics at GreyOrange, a global leader in warehouse automation
Discover how humanoid robots are being developed to work alongside humans, learn from their environment, and adapt to complex real-world tasks.
✅ Perfect for students, educators, and tech enthusiasts
✅ Get insights from an industry expert
✅ See how FIRST teams connect classroom learning with real-world innovation
📅 When: October 11
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM PST
🌐 Where: Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/LmsEHFbiKTNoHeDn6
Let’s explore how robotics is evolving—and how you can be part of shaping the future.

09/16/2025

Calling all girls! join us for a movie Night to watch Rule Breakers - the inspiring story of five Afghan girls who broke the rules to form a FTC robotics team and win big. After the movie, enjoy a live robotics demo by FTC 21229 Quality Control, a World Champion team, and FTC 23206 Automaducks, an all-girls robotics team. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and learn how you can join robotics!

First come first serve - space is limited! Parents are welcome to join.
Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/786HqTzfhs9WjQfk7 T

Location: 4006 148th Ave NE, Redmond (coding mind building)

Date: Saturday, September 20th 6:00 - 8:30PM

09/09/2025

🚀 Parents of students in Grades 2–8!
Curious about FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and how your child can get started?

Join us for an FLL Parents Meet Up where you’ll:
✅ Learn about the different levels of FLL
✅ Connect with other parents & experienced coaches
✅ Explore opportunities to form or join a team

When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🕖 7:00 – 8:15 PM
📍 Coding Mind – Room Zettabyte, Redmond

👉 Check out the flyer below for details.

09/08/2025

Kickstart Your Team’s FLL Season with Our 4-Part Crash Course
Looking to set your team up for success this season? Our 4-week hands-on workshop series covers the most important skills to succeed this season, so your team can focus on solving missions with confidence.
Workshop Schedule:
Sep 13: Base Robot Design & CAD
Sep 20: Coding with Sensors (Block & Python)
Sep 27: Attachment Design
Oct 4: Robot Gearing – From Theory to Practice
Give your team the tools and knowledge to build smarter robots and improve performance early in the season.
Register here: https://forms.gle/r4PxoA1KUkBHWH5o7
Thanks!