Dive into FIRST Robotics

What is FIRST ?

FIRST Robotics has a variety of hands-on activities and events, suitable for people of all ages. FIRST programs expose kids to the world of STEM. FIRST is an amazing community that you should experience. This includes programs like FLL (First Lego League), learn more at our outreach page about FIRST and FLL.

Important FLL Overview

Who: Anyone grades 4 -8

What: A competition emphasizing STEM principles and teamwork to create a working robot, made of LEGO. In addition to learning robotics, teams participate in innovating and giving back to the community, through the innovation project.

When: Season usually starts late August, early September. Be on the look out for the season kickoff date, announced around May! Once season starts, teams may take anywhere from 2 - 6 months, depending on their performance.

Cost: About $700 one time equipment and $500 annually to compete

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Parts of FLL

Robot Game

The Robot Game involves teams using their designed and programmed robots to autonomously complete specific missions on a themed playing field within 2 and a half minutes. Points are earned based on the successful completion of these tasks.

Innovation Project

The Innovation Project in FIRST LEGO League requires teams to identify a real-world problem related to the competition theme, research it, and develop an innovative solution. Teams present their findings and solutions to judges, emphasizing creativity, feasibility, and impact.

Robot Design

Robot Design focuses on how well teams design, build, and program their LEGO robot to complete missions effectively and efficiently. Teams are evaluated on their robot's hardware, programming quality, innovation, robustness, and mission strategy.

Core Values

Core Values are an integral part of FIRST LEGO League, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and gracious professionalism. Teams are evaluated on how well they demonstrate these values throughout the competition, fostering a positive and collaborative environment for all participants.

First Programs

FLL introduces STEM and FIRST fundamentals to kids, grades 2-8, through the designing, building, and launching of a robot made of LEGOS. FLL itself is broken into two categories, FLL Explore (Grades 2-4) and FLL Challenge (Grades 4-8). Our team has done FLL Challenge but does not have experience with FLL Explore.

FTC encourages children, grades 7 - 12, to work as a team and code a robot made of metal parts. Teams will be able to participate in both human-operated movement and autonomous movement. Teams will also impact their communities, cities, and even the world through outreach. This is where our team is at right now.

FRC teams use teamwork, time efficiency, and innovative ideas to create an industry-sized all-metal robot. The teams for FRC are huge at 30-60 people so teams are run like companies. Teams for FRC cannot be run from home due to the immense resources needed, so most FRC teams are high school teams.

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