FIRST Robotics Competition

Student-built robots competing at the Boston FIRST Regional Robotics Competition.

The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition is designed to help students experience how interesting and rewarding the life of engineers and researchers can be. The competition challenges teams to solve a common problem in a six-week time frame using a standard "kit of parts" to build a unique, high-tech robot, which competes against other robots in performing a specific goal. The competition redefines winning in terms of excellence in design, team spirit, gracious professionalism and maturity, and the ability to overcome obstacles.

FIRST offers several robotic challenges, geared for different age groups. FIRST Lego League (FLL) is a robot-building contest for 9-14 year olds using Lego Mindstorms, while FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) engages high-school students in mid-scale robotics using an accessible and affordable kit of parts. Lincoln Laboratory began hosting its own robotics teams in this challenge in 2008 through Robotics Outreach at Lincoln Laboratory (ROLL).

Lincoln Laboratory is a sponsor of the Boston FIRST Regional Robotics Competition. The Boston competition is one of 41 regional events leading to the national competition in Atlanta, GA.

 

 

 

 


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