FIRST robotics kicks into gear

Laura Kattilakoski Staff Writer Despite some misconceptions, modern robotics is not about building robots to fight and destroy other robots. In fact, in the “real world” robots are typically built for the purpose of accomplishing or aid in accomplishing a task. Engineering is becoming increasingly important because of its many uses. “My favorite part of robotics is probably building because there’s just so much stuff you can do. It’s just endless I guess,” said junior Sai Siddula, who has been involved in the robotics programs for two years.   Here at Coppell High School, robotics related academies, clubs and teams are quickly becoming more recognized. The Junior Engineering Technology Society, or JETS, encourages students to…

Photo Gallery: CHS First Pep Rally 2010

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FIRST robotics kickoff this Saturday

by Divya Kumar News Editor This Saturday, December 9th, kicks off the start of FIRST Robotics competition. Nationwide,  high school teams have the opportunity to begin preparing for the competition, which will take place six weeks later. At the Kickoff, the CHS FIRST team can meet up with other teams around the area in order to compare notes, pick up the Kit of Parts, which contains the necessary components in order to build the robot, as well as getting to know other people in other schools and districts competing. Over the course of the six month course, the FIRST group members will be asked to design a robot to fulfill certain required tasks at the competition…