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3D modeling software for games, film, and video content.
FIRST Robotics
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics inspires young people to become science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting extracurricular high school robotics programs.
Video: 7:06 min.
Design your most competitive robot
Autodesk design tools help you imagine, design, and create the world around you. Use them to build and test your robot designs virtually before making your first part. Catch errors early to save critical time during the competition season.
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Videos
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Built by Design video series
Check out our video training series created for FIRST students by FIRST students to learn how to effectively use Inventor Professional software and other tools to design your FRC robot.
Chapter 1: Basic understanding
Chapter 2: Speed and efficiency
Chapter 3: Presentation and communication
Video: 8:06 min.
Build a better robot video series
In this webinar series, Phil Dollan offers the FIRST Robotic team tips for designing a better robot with Autodesk solutions, including Inventor and Inventor Publisher software. Watch videos on YouTube.
Video: 1:33 min.
Design Academy Learning Videos
Autodesk Design Academy is a free resource focused on teaching students how to use the design thinking process. Projects are arranged by software, difficulty, time, and subject to help find a project appropriate for your needs. Get started now.
Additional resources
FRC Kit of Parts
To support FIRST Robotics teams in their design process we have developed a kit of parts to jump-start the design process.
FRC 2017 Kit of Parts
Inventor Kit of parts | STEP | Fusion 360 kit of parts
FRC 2017 Field Model
Inventor Field Model | STEP| Fusion 360 Field Model
FTC kit of Parts
To support FIRST Tech Challenge teams in their design process we have developed a kit of parts to jump-start the design process.
FTC 2017 Kit of Parts
Inventor Kit of parts | STEP
FTC 2017 Field Model
Inventor Field Model | STEP
Previous releases
Download previous releases of the FRC kit of parts.
FIRST Robotics webinar series
The FIRST Robotics webinar series offers student resources and design education. Both mentors and students can benefit from the series. Learn more.
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