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Raytheon Unveils 2nd Generation Exoskeleton Robotic Suit

Team Duct Tape members learned a bit about powered exoskeletons during their visit to Robrady,so it’s pretty exciting to see Raytheon‘s unveiling of its second-generation powered exoskeleton,the XOS 2,coinciding with the release of Iron Man 2 on DVD. According to Raytheon,the XOS 2 is ligher,faster and uses 50% less power than [...] [...]

2010 Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Promotional Video

Way to go Dr. Dan and Umbrella Guy! You’ll catch a couple of glimpses of Team Duct Tape,too. [...]

Thank you to our World Championship Supporters:TRAK Microwave and Raytheon!

Team Duct Tape is deeply grateful for the generous contributions of TRAK Microwave and Raytheon NCS,towards costs for FIRST World Championship registration and accommodations expenses.  The logistics of getting a team of ten and their families to Atlanta for four days –a party of twenty-two so far- is challenging and the expense considerable. Thanks to TRAK Microwave and [...] [...]

Robotics aids the Push for Higher Math

An interesting piece in the Washington Post titled,“Algebra for All:The Push for Higher Math”mentions robotics as one tool for getting more kids engaged in math in fun and exciting ways:________________________ To counter the notion that mathematics ability is inscribed in DNA,school officials and corporate executives are waging a public relations campaign [...] [...]