
First Robotics Competition
Ages:High School
Types:Tournament, Performance, Presentation
Categories:Engineering, General Knowledge, Robotics, STEM
Scope:International
Registration
Entry Fee: $
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Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors.
First Robotics Competition - Participation
Available to all students successfully completing the requirements for team participation in FRC
This award counts toward these ICS Academic Badges. Click on a badge for further info.
First Robotics Competition - National Winning Alliance Member
This recognizes students on any team in the "Winning Alliance" from the FRC.
This award counts toward these ICS Academic Badges. Click on a badge for further info.
Website: www.usfirst.org/frc
Managing Organization: First Inc.
Contact:
FIRSTRoboticsCompetition@firstinspires.org
(603) 666-3906
Eligibility:
<h2>What does every <em>FIRST </em>Robotics Competition team need?</h2>
<ul>
<li>2 or more adult Mentors with both technical and non-technical expertise willing and motivated to “coach” the team through the build and competition season (and beyond)</li>
<li>10 or more high school-aged students willing to put in time after school (and maybe some weekends) and to do any job the team needs to succeed (lots of important jobs available for all skill levels and interests)</li>
<li>A suitable meeting place</li>
<li>A suitable space to design and build an industrial-sized robot (about 150 lbs.), that has access to a variety of machine shop power tools</li>
<li>A standard kit of parts and a common set of rules issued by <em>FIRST</em></li>
<li>A community sponsor(s) that will help fund your efforts and provide other support</li>
<li>The desire to learn, explore, strategize, build comradery, share ideas and talents, make new friends, be accepted, and HAVE FUN!</li>
</ul>
Overview
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
Process
Criteria
Awards
First Robotics Competition - Participation
Available to all students successfully completing the requirements for team participation in FRC
This award counts toward these ICS Academic Badges. Click on a badge for further info.
First Robotics Competition - National Winning Alliance Member
This recognizes students on any team in the "Winning Alliance" from the FRC.
This award counts toward these ICS Academic Badges. Click on a badge for further info.
Participate
Website: www.usfirst.org/frc
Managing Organization: First Inc.
Contact:
FIRSTRoboticsCompetition@firstinspires.org
(603) 666-3906
Entry Fee:
Eligibility:
<h2>What does every <em>FIRST </em>Robotics Competition team need?</h2>
<ul>
<li>2 or more adult Mentors with both technical and non-technical expertise willing and motivated to “coach” the team through the build and competition season (and beyond)</li>
<li>10 or more high school-aged students willing to put in time after school (and maybe some weekends) and to do any job the team needs to succeed (lots of important jobs available for all skill levels and interests)</li>
<li>A suitable meeting place</li>
<li>A suitable space to design and build an industrial-sized robot (about 150 lbs.), that has access to a variety of machine shop power tools</li>
<li>A standard kit of parts and a common set of rules issued by <em>FIRST</em></li>
<li>A community sponsor(s) that will help fund your efforts and provide other support</li>
<li>The desire to learn, explore, strategize, build comradery, share ideas and talents, make new friends, be accepted, and HAVE FUN!</li>
</ul>