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The USFirst Family of Robotics Programs
The USFirst Family of Robotics Programs Here is a link to information about the programs
Million$ available for 2012 USFirst scholarships
USFirst is offering generous scholarships in 2012. Here’s a link to the information. http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/scholarships
There Is More To Robotic Competitions Than Just USFirst
We really love the education initiatives that USFirst promotes through their robotic competitions, but there are lots of other organizations that promote robotic competitions. Here is a link to some of the upcoming events.
Black Eyed Peas Rock The House At First Robotics Champonships
The finals of the 2011 USFirst Robotics Championships featured a performance by the Black Eyed Peas. See a video of their performance by clicking here.
North Carolina US First Robotics Teams Have Their Own Web Site
We’re proud to support North Carolina education initiatives. Click here to learn more about US First Robotics teams and competitions based in North Carolina. North Carolina’s US First regional robotics competition for 2012 will be held at Dorton Arena in Raleigh.
US First Regional Competition Dates Announced
Click here for 2012 schedule of US First regional competitions
This Is The Kind Of “Black Eye” That Robotics Competitions Need
Will.i.am, the front man for the multi-platinum group The Black Eyed Peas joined Dean Kamen to urge high schoolers to get involved in science and technology through USFirst competitions. Read the story here.
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FRC TIMS Headline Robot Game video Proud Supporter of the Food Factor Challenge Researchers release Samantha mounting recommendations A study by the Illinois Institute of Technology has found that mounting the Samantha wireless module on a robot in a lateral position optimizes signal strength between the unit and the control system. The study was launched […]
Arena Specs For USFirst Robotics Competition
Here is a link to the specs for laying out the arena for a USFirst robotic competition. Click here to purchase the gaffers tape you will need to complete the layout.