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A six-week FRC build season rewards teams that make clear decisions early. The goal is not to create the most complicated machine in the workshop. It is to…

A strong robotics grant does more than request money for motors, laptops, registration fees, or travel. It shows how funding will help young people build…

A FIRST LEGO League qualifier can turn a school hall, library or community centre into a lively celebration of science and engineering. Young people design,…

A successful FIRST team rarely reaches competition day with its first idea. Strong robots emerge through a repeatable cycle of asking questions, exploring…

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…