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Self-Improvement
We strive for excellence through teamwork, continuous learning, and effective collaboration, both on and off the field.
FTC Robotics Team
Craiova · Romania
It's not about wires. It's about connections.
We are the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team from "Frații Buzești" National College, Craiova, building robots and a stronger STEM community.
Qualified for the European Premier Event 2025,
representing Romania on the international stage for the third time.
FTC · 2025–2026
Robot · Shazam
Goals
What drives our team
From the first brainstorming session to the final match, we focus on growth, innovation, and sharing our passion for STEM with as many people as possible.
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Innovation in STEM
Guided by curiosity and creativity, we design and build technological solutions that tackle real-world challenges.
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Promoting STEM
Through workshops, demos, and events, we help make STEM accessible, engaging, and inspiring for younger students.
Awards & Achievements
Recognition on and off the field
Our journey through FIRST Tech Challenge has brought us to national podiums, international fields, and unforgettable collaborations.
European Premier Event
Qualified · 3rd time
Competing July 1–5, 2025, alongside some of the best FTC teams in Europe.
Awards
Inspire · Connect · More
Multiple Inspire and Connect Awards at regional and national level, plus 8th place at Maryland Tech Invitational 2023.
Outreach
57+ events · 24–25
From local workshops to international collaborations, we commit to growing the global FTC community.
Recent Competitions
Where we competed recently
Romanian National Championship
Qualified for the 9th consecutive year since 2016 and received the Connect Award 1 for our impact beyond the field.
West Regional Championship
Finalist Alliance Partner and Inspire Award 2, highlighting both robot performance and team culture.
Maryland Tech Invitational
Ranked 8th among 40 of the world's best FTC teams in one of the most competitive off-season events.
Recent Results
Live performance data
Real-time statistics from our recent FTC events, powered by FTC Scout.
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The Team
Meet the people behind the robot
A diverse group of students from "Frații Buzești" National College, united by a passion for robotics, engineering, and community impact.
Team Leaders
IA
Ian
RA
Rareș
Members
AL
Alisia
EC
Ecaterina
VL
Vlad
TE
Teo
AN
Annia
RO
Robert
RA
Rareș
CA
Candidatu Luca
VL
Vlad
AL
Alexia
AG
Agatha
KA
Karina
MA
Matei
RA
Rareș
VL
Vladimir
Mentors
AU
Aurora Simon
PO
Popoi Liviu
Our Sponsors
Partners who power our journey
We are grateful for the companies and organizations that support our work, from parts and tools to travel and competition fees.
Contact
Find us on the map
We are based at "Frații Buzești" National College in Craiova. Reach out if you want to collaborate, invite us to an event, or learn more about FTC.
Location
Bulevardul Știrbei Vodă 5
200352 Craiova, Romania