We developed CAMPUS@FIRST to create a sustainable and systematic bridge between the FRC community and the academic world. Through this project, we designed a website that serves as a structured application and resource center, where teams can receive academically grounded solutions to their technical challenges.
We collected and categorized technical questions from 15 FRC teams worldwide, covering topics such as part compatibility, mechanical design decisions, electrical and electronics fundamentals, and software infrastructure. We then shared these questions with academics from 4 universities across 3 countries, receiving scientific and actionable feedback.
By systematically compiling these responses, we created an academic guidance catalog accessible to all teams, helping them quickly find reliable resources, make informed design decisions, and better prepare for the competition season.
Through CAMPUS@FIRST, we ensure young engineering candidates are supported when facing technical uncertainties, gain exposure to academic perspectives, and internalize problem-solving skills early. The project offers the FIRST community a sustainable and scalable model for team–academic collaboration that institutionalizes knowledge sharing
