FTC

FTC Teams

Our FIRST® Tech Challenge teams compete at the middle and high school level (Grades 7–12), designing, building, and programming robots for intense competition. Open exclusively to Katy ISD students.

FTC Teams

Total Awards

2023

Est. Year

23762

Aperture Robotics

Katy, TX, USA Rookie 2023

Aperture Robotics is a student-led FTC team plunging into innovation—building robots, tackling challenges, and sharing STEM with the community. They published the "Beyond the Bot" FTC Handbook reaching 33 countries across 6 continents, mentored international teams, and collaborated with 100+ FTC teams worldwide.

4 Awards

26184

SparKings

Katy, TX, USA Rookie 2024

SparKings is a 2nd-year, 6-member FTC team that has made an extraordinary impact both on and off the field. They designed an innovative single-motor subsystem, 3D-printed their own hooded flywheel, and implemented PIDF control with Road Runner autonomous paths. Off the field, they held 30+ Scratch coding sessions for elementary students and started the FLL outreach team RoboSquad.

3 Awards

31872

Spartaneers

Katy, TX, USA Rookie 2025

Spartaneers is a rookie team that has quickly proven themselves as a formidable competitor. In their very first season, they earned the prestigious Design Award and showed strong all-around performance with innovative approaches to game strategy and community outreach.

1 Awards

31843

SpartanTech

Katy, TX, USA Rookie 2025

SpartanTech is a rookie team that demonstrated outstanding innovation in their first season. They earned the Innovate Award, learned Java programming and Onshape CAD from scratch, and contributed to community outreach through technology workshops teaching programming and 3D design.

1 Awards

Interested in Joining?

Spartanics FTC is open to Katy ISD middle and high school students (Grades 7–12). No prior experience needed — just a passion for learning!