Mounds View High School Robotics Team Heads to FTC World Championships

Potential Energy Robotics team seeks funding to cover costs of global competition

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Potential Energy Robotics team, made up of passionate students from Mounds View High School, has qualified for the 2026 FTC World Championships in Houston, Texas this April. The team is now fundraising to cover the costs of registration, travel, shipping equipment, and setting up their booth at the global event.

Why it matters

Robotics competitions like the FTC World Championships provide valuable STEM learning opportunities for students, allowing them to develop critical problem-solving, engineering, and teamwork skills. Supporting the Potential Energy Robotics team's journey to the world stage helps showcase Minnesota's thriving robotics community and inspire the next generation of innovators.

The details

The Potential Energy Robotics team has qualified for the FTC World Championships for the third time. The team, composed of Mounds View High School students, designs, builds, and competes with their robots, showcasing their passion for problem-solving, creativity, and giving back to their community.

  • The Potential Energy Robotics team will be competing at the 2026 FTC World Championships in Houston, Texas this April.

The players

Potential Energy Robotics

A robotics team made up of passionate students from Mounds View High School, who design, build, and compete with their robots in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions.

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What’s next

The team is currently fundraising to cover the costs of registration, travel, shipping equipment, and setting up their booth at the FTC World Championships in Houston.

The takeaway

Supporting the Potential Energy Robotics team's journey to the FTC World Championships helps nurture the next generation of STEM innovators and showcases Minnesota's thriving robotics community.