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A robotics team’s identity begins long before it enters a competition field. A memorable logo, a well-designed banner and a confident team spirit help students…

Mentoring middle school students in FIRST Tech Challenge is about helping young people become capable problem-solvers, collaborators and confident learners. At…

Programming is the control centre of an FRC robot. It connects student-designed mechanisms with motors, sensors, driver commands and autonomous strategy, so a…

A strong sponsorship proposal does more than request money for a robot. It shows a business how its support will help young people develop engineering,…

A FIRST robotics competition depends on a large volunteer crew working behind the scenes. While teams focus on build quality, autonomous routines and match…

Your first Maryland FIRST Robotics Competition event can feel like a blend of engineering workshop, sporting fixture and community festival. High-school teams…

The hum of motors and the click of LEGO bricks have become familiar sounds in school halls and community centres across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. As…

FIRST Tech Challenge teams spend countless hours designing, building, and refining robots that can score points in head-to-head matches. For Maryland-based…

A FIRST robotics team gives students a practical way to explore engineering, programming, design, project management and communication. At a Maryland school,…