Southwestern Pennsylvania Qualifying TournamentRobert Morris University
Moon Township, PASaturday February 11, 2012
Participants
| Team # |
Name |
School / Organization |
Location |
| 534 |
Star Techs |
Logan County Schools |
Logan, WV |
| 796 |
Wolves |
The Harley School High School |
Rochester, NY |
| 3900 |
Thunder Sharks |
Pittsburgh SciTech Academy |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| 4077 |
MASH |
Friends of 401 |
West Vincent Township, PA |
| 4082 |
RoboSpartans |
New Hartford RoboSpartan
Robotics |
New Hartford, NY |
| 4127 |
BSOD |
Hudson Stem Alliance/Rockwell
Automation |
Peninsula, OH |
| 4149 |
Terabytes |
Terabytes |
Murrysville, PA |
| 4468 |
Colts |
Cloverleaf Local Schools |
Lodi, OH |
| 4494 |
Wolverbots |
West Geauga High School /
Rockwell Automation |
Chesterland, OH |
| 4821 |
Robobots |
Ralph R. Willis Career and
Technical Center |
Logan, WV |
| 4933 |
Short Circuits II |
City Charter School |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| 5112 |
J2IT |
Aurora School of Music and
Aurora City Schools |
Aurora, OH |
| 5479 |
Iron Penguins |
Southern Local School District |
Salineville, OH |
| 5484 |
Enderbot |
Corning Incorporated |
Corning, NY |
| 5526 |
S'Mores |
Gateway High School Robotics |
Monroeville, PA |
| 5744 |
Bro-botics |
The Harley School High School |
Rochester, NY |
| 5754 |
Marburn Academy Gear Pack |
Marburn Academy |
Columbus, OH |
| 5799 |
Psyco Circuits |
McKeesport Area High School and
Tech Center |
McKeesport, PA |
| 1001 |
Hacksaw |
Rockwell Automation &
Charles F. Brush High School |
Lyndhurst, OH |
Tournament ResultsMotivate Award The three finalists are: 4127 BSOD, 5479 Iron Penguins, 4077 MASH
This team stood out with a variety of educational backgrounds and enthusiasm. They reached out to the community by mentoring their siblings and others in shared roles. Their team acronym came through overcoming challenges with their robot. The Motivate Award is presented to Team 4127 BSOD – the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH The three finalists are: Team 4082 RoboSpartans, Team 4494 Wolverbots, Team 534 Star Techs
This team is a shining example of reaching out to their community. Much like the crew of Star Trek, this team brings new opportunities to younger students to explore the world of robotics and engineering. The Connect Award is presented to Team 534 the Star Techs The three finalists are: Team 4082 RoboSpartans, Team 4468 Colts, Team 4077 MASH
Using the PTC software they designed a tall scissor lift that was inspired by a camera lift they saw at a local football game. Their lift worked with the precision of a triage unit. The PTC Design Award is presented to Team 4077 M.A.S.H.
Rockwell Collins Innovate Award
The three finalists are: Team 5484 Enderbot, Team 5112 J2IT, Team 4494 Woverbots
This team impressed the judges by having a robust design and consistent performance. The team worked together to solve many simple and complex problems by communicating effectively under pressure and keeping precise notes. Like the fiercest member of the X-men this team’s robot is a model of robustness and structural strength. The Rockwell Collins Innovate Award is presented to Team 4494 the Woverbots. The three finalists are: Team 4082 RoboSpartans, Team 4149 Terabytes, Team 4077 MASH
This team clearly explained their journey as well as having an exceptional engineering notebook. This team doesn’t travel far from home to get to school. This teams enthusiasm is larger than a Gigabyte. The Think Award is presented to Team 4149 the Terabytes
Inspire AwardThis team is a role model for all to follow as they skype across the oceans to spread the FIRST message in other countries and to connect with other engineers. Their unique team look goes throughout their uniforms, their robot and their engineering notebook. Their community outreach of over 1000 hours inspires all to be true FIRST warriors. The Inspire Award is presented to Team 4082 the Spartans
The 2nd place Inspire Award team is: Team 4077 MASH
The 3rd place Inspire Award team is: Team 4494 Woverbots
Competition ResultsWinning Alliance
Captain: 4468 - Colts Partner: 4149 - Terabytes
Advancing to the Pennsylvania State FTC ChampionshipThe fourth set of six (6) teams who earned their way to the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania State FTC Championship:
| Rank | Team # | Team Name | Award | | 1 | 4082 | Spartans | Inspire Award | | 2 | 4468 | Colts | Winning Alliance, Captain | | 3 | 4077 | MASH | Inspire Award, 2nd Place | | 4 | 4494 | Woverbots | Inspire Award, 3rd Place | | 5 | 534 | Startechs | Connect Award Winner | | 6 | 4127 | BSOD | Finalist Alliance, 1st Selected |
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