► FIRST


FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.



-Dean Kamen, Founder

FIRST's dedication to helping students interested in technology has definitely influenced our own determination.  The fact that technology is important enough to them that they work as a non-profit organization to preach its usefulness, inspires us to work in the field in hopes we discover that same motivation.  We love working on our robot and we love that FIRST shares that enthusiasm and supports it.  We can't wait to participate in FIRST's high school competition and learn from the other robot designs, but more importantly: we look forward to winning!

► The Task


The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) stages short games played by remote-controlled robots. The robots are designed and built in 6 weeks (out of a common set of basic parts) by a team of 10 to 20 high-school-aged young people and a handful of engineers-mentors. The students pilot the robots on the field. Each school year, teams are formed in the fall. Competitions take place in March and April. FRC Regional events are typically held in university arenas. They involve 40 to 70 teams cheered by thousands of fans over three days. A championship event caps the season. Referees oversee the competition and Judges present awards to teams for design, technology, sportsmanship and commitment to FIRST. The Chairman’s Award is FIRST’ s highest honor.

Pulled from usfirst.org