Where is First Robotics located?
FIRST Championship
| FIRST Championship Event | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Houston George R. Brown Convention Center Discovery Green Detroit TCF Center Ford Field |
| Location(s) | Houston, Texas, United States Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Inaugurated | 1992 |
| Founder | Dean Kamen |
How many levels of first robotics are there?
FIRST offers a suite of robotics programs for PreK-12 (ages 4-18): the FIRST ® Robotics Competition for Grades 9-12 (ages 14 to 18); the FIRST ® Tech Challenge for Grades 7-12 (ages 12 to 18); and the FIRST ® LEGO League for Grades PreK-8 (ages 9 to 16; ages vary by country).
How many FLL teams are there?
35,1402018–2019
FIRST Lego League Challenge/Number of teams
Who founded First Robotics?
Dean Kamen
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology/Founders
An international not-for-profit organization (501(c)(3)) founded by accomplished inventor Dean Kamen in 1989, FIRST has a proven impact on STEM learning, interest, and skill-building well beyond high school.
How long is the first robotics season?
six-week
Each year, teams of high school students, coaches, and mentors work during a six-week period to build robots capable of competing in that year’s game that weigh up to 125 pounds (57 kg).
What do you do in First Robotics?
Teams of students are challenged to design, build, and program robots and compete for awards, while they also create a team identity, raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and advance respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.
What is the age limit for FLL?
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.
What are the first core values?
FIRST Core Values
- Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
- Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
- Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
- Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
- Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
