Each year, FIRST presents a competition scenario with new twists and nuances to challenge rookie and veteran teams. The only restrictions being a robot’s dimensions and weight and using identical parts kits, teams have a strict six-week deadline to analyze the scenario and construct a robot that best meets the challenge criteria.
“No matter what their background, no matter where they come from, they can achieve by getting into math, sciences and engineering. They can be successful. I hope this gives them the push to dream,” said Snyder.
Manchester – Tens of thousands of people around the globe yesterday morning were tuned in to what was happening in a Southern New Hampshire University gymnasium, where local inventor Dean Kamen lifted the veil on this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition.
Some 35,000 high school students from over 1500 high schools in eight countries today began competing in the annual US FIRST student robotics contest.
The FIRST robotics organization just had their kickoff! GO TEAMS!!
Dean Kamen launched FIRST in 1989 to convince young people in the United States that engineering and technology can be fun and exciting. NASA gets involved to promote enthusiasm for science and engineering among young people.
The FIRST robotics organization just had their kickoff! GO TEAMS!!
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