The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition for middle and high school students. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in various challenges. The competition emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a hands-on environment. Participants in FTC use a variety of tools and technologies, including programming languages like Java and robotics kits. The event promotes STEM education and encourages students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teams often collaborate and share ideas, fostering a spirit of innovation and creativity in the field of robotics.