FIRST : Robotics & STEAM for young brains
How many are familiar with the FIRST & how it is inspiring the younger generation with STEAM basics?
To the readers, who are not familiar with FIRST (or) STEAM, this article is for you. This article provides the information and helps to reach out to new kids who can participate in the future events.
What is FIRST?
1. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
2.International nonprofit organization
3.Founded by Dean Kamen in 1989
4.To inspire young people to become involved in (STEAM) fields through robotics competitions and mentorship programs
How many levels?
1.FLL (FIRST LEGO League)
2.FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge)
3.FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition)
Example of STEAM application in a Robot:
Who are we?
1.We are Rapid Robots.
2.Team based out of Michigan. [#10477].
3.Kids are in 6th Grade to 8th Grade
4.Parents are the mentors.
Rapid Robots : Achievements
1.Winners & Runners at various group events.
2. Selected for State level & World events.
Explore Further
1. First Website: https://www.firstinspires.org/
2. How to start a team? : https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/start-a-team
3. Find First near you: https://www.firstinspires.org/team-event-search#type=teams&sort=name&programs=FLLJR,FLL,FTC,FRC&year=2022
3. Find first local support: https://www.firstinspires.org/find-local-support
4. Robot building resources: https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/ftc/robot-building-resources
Rapid Robots — we are here to help & guide new members. Come & join with us, lets learn together and grow the “FIRST — STEAM” community for a better future.
