Blog
Up the Ratios publishes a blog to give a platform to competitors, coaches, and students to write commentary on the robotics & engineering world. All pieces of writing are reflective of the opinions of the individual writers unless otherwise stated.

The Use of Robotics in the Future: Transforming the Way We Live and Work
Robotics is no longer the stuff of science fiction. From factory floors and hospital operating rooms to our homes and even outer space, robots have already begun to reshape the world we live in.

FTC vs. VEX vs. FRC: The Ultimate Robotics Showdown
If there’s one thing robotics enthusiasts love more than building robots, it’s debating which competition reigns supreme.

How Robotics Teaches Problem-Solving, Teamwork, and Creativity
The impact of robotics education extends far beyond the building and programming of robots. It builds essential life skills—problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity—that shape students into innovative thinkers and effective collaborators.

Up the Ratios: Fostering an Inclusive Community
Up the Ratios actively educates teams and mentors about unconscious bias and the importance of cultivating an inclusive team culture. We push for accountability, encouraging team leaders to undergo training that equips them with the tools to build supportive, welcoming environments.

Up the Ratios’ Place in Today’s World
And that’s Up the Ratios’ place in our world today - providing underprivileged students who can’t compete a pathway to compete in robotics through the costly classes that we offer.