The FIRST Robotics Competition is a global competition where high school students design, build, and program industrial-size robots to compete in alliance-based games. Students also fundraise, create team brands, and promote STEM in their communities.
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FIRST Robotics Competition
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- Contact: info@firstinspires.org
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 100000
- Cost: Costs vary based on participation level, typically between $6,000 and $20,000 per team
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Large Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Performance, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Large
Participation Information
Teams register, build robots according to each season’s challenge, and compete in regional, national, and international events. Teams can advance to the World Championship based on performance.
Open to high school students, ages 14-18. Team registration required.
Trophies, medals, scholarships, and global recognition for robotics innovation
Teams register, build robots according to each season's challenge, and compete in regional, national, and international events. Teams can advance to the World Championship based on performance.
1. Register as a team. 2. Build robots according to the season’s game. 3. Participate in regional events. 4. Advance to national/international championships based on performance.
Robotics kits, programming materials
Innovation, engineering, teamwork, problem-solving, robot performance, and community outreach.