DAIS SHINES BRIGHT AT FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP

108 Team Matrix becomes the first Indian team to win at FIRST Championship!

 

Team Matrix dominated at the FTC India Nationals, winning the competition. This qualified them for FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. They stood above 256 teams from across the world, reigning victorious. They were commended by many volunteers, and even the CEO of FIRST for their performance, and representing FIRST's values such as Gracious Professionalism! They were also named Runner-Up for the Think Award in the Ochoa Division, recognizing their outstanding engineering design process and thoughtful documentation. Adding to the celebration, Aryan Pai was honoured with the Gracious Professionalism Award, a rare distinction awarded to just five students per division. Judges praised Team Matrix as a team that doesn't just build robots but builds future leaders. With this victory, Team Matrix has made their school, their city, and their country incredibly proud. Hat's off to the World Champions!

 

 

Team Eureka: Pioneers of Innovation and Connection in Global Robotics

 

Team Eureka has etched its name in history as two-time National Champions, winning the India FTC Championship for the second consecutive year. Their journey was defined by grit, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Not only did they excel technically, but their impactful outreach—mentoring teams, hosting STEM workshops, and engaging with global rofessionals—earned them the prestigious Connect Award.

 

 

At the FIRST World Championship, Eureka defied the odds in the Edison Division, defeating top-ranked global teams to become Division Champions. Advancing to the Da Vinci Playoffs, they won three out of four matches and made it to the Grand Championship Finals—an elite feat achieved by only two Indian teams ever. In a heartwarming finale, they faced off against their sister team from DAIS.

 

 

Team Eureka's season reflects a powerful blend of technical brilliance, community leadership, and national pride—setting a benchmark for the global FTC community.

 

Elev8 Makes History: DAIS Robotics
Team Breaks Barriers at FRC World Championship

 

 

DAIS school robotics team, Elev8 made history as the first Indian team ever to win a Regional event as Alliance Captains. Building on the experience they gained at the Turkish regional earlier in the season, they engineered a record-breaking performance at the FRC World Championship. At the Houston World Championship, Elev8's innovative robot design and seamless teamwork captured attention in the fiercely competitive Galileo Division. They battled through qualification matches and advanced to the playoffs — further than any Indian team in history. Elev8's clever robot design and unique strategies were recognised by winning the Creativity Award at the Championship. Their journey has not only raised the bar for Indian robotics but inspired a new generation of builders and dreamers to push the boundaries of innovation and teamwork.