FIRST Tech Challenge is a global competition where teams of students design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format. Teams use Android technology and Java-based programming languages.
Robotics | STEM
FIRST Tech Challenge
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 70000
- Cost: Costs vary based on participation level, typically $1,000 - $3,000 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, design, build, and code robots to complete tasks in a competitive alliance format. They compete in local, regional, and international events to qualify for the World Championship.
Open to students ages 12-18. Team registration required.
Trophies, scholarships, and global recognition for creative and innovative robotics
Teams register, design, build, and code robots to complete tasks in a competitive alliance format. They compete in local, regional, and international events to qualify for the World Championship.
1. Register as a team. 2. Design and build robots according to each season’s challenge. 3. Compete in regional events. 4. Advance to national/international championships.
Robotics kits, programming materials
Innovation, engineering, teamwork, programming, robot performance, and problem-solving.