The NES boxing robot reminds us of Rockem’ Sockem’ Robots, the Christmas gift we had to have as a kid and were bored with about 10 minutes later. The robot is controlled via wifi, using a Nintendo Wii controller is guaranteed to best one of those FIRST Frisbee flinging metal heads in a ten round […]
NC First Robotics held their regional tournament last weekend at Dorton Arena. Click here to see a full list of the 2013 winners.
Involvement in US FIRST robotics competition creates “winners” well beyond those who triumph in the robotics events. This year, over 300,000 participants will be eligible for awards of scholarships in excess of $16 million.
The anacronym FIRST, used by the nonprofit organization that runs the nations premier scientific competition for high school students stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” The name fits and they wear it well. FIRST’s 2013 robotic competition is is full swing and the national championship is later this spring.
Can’t make it to a regional competition, but you still want to know what’s going on? Now you don’t have to wait on the newspapers to publish a recap, and you can watch it live. US First will be streaming the regional competitions in Wisconsin and Israel. Click here for the links. Robottape.com is your source […]
We can add a new name to the list of FIRST’s corporate sponsors: Go Daddy. Go Daddy Chief Scientist David Koopman said: “Go Daddy has a responsibility to equip the next generation of technologists with the education and tools they need to advance in a technological society. Participating in a FIRST Robotics Competition gives students a […]
Second grader Devon Carrow suffers from life-threatening allergies to peanuts and milk, where even a whiff could send him to the hospital. Instead of going to school, he sends a robot called Vgo in his place. Carrow is able to control the robot from home while a school-appointed teacher stays with him. Read about this special […]
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University of Greensboro, NC has really embraced the FIRST progression of programs. According to a newsletter released by FIRST, university partnerships are “not uncommon in the world of FIRST, [but] not many take on the progression of programs with the same stamina and energy as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University.” Read more […]
The 2012 NC First Robotics competition is in the record books. Click here to see a thank you for the regional sponsors.
