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This week, the A3 Autonomous Mobile Robotics & Logistics Conference was held at the Renasant Convention Center here in Memphis. Thanks to the primary sponsor, FedEx, FIRST was represented by local teams at the event.

First has produced a new 20-minute interactive coach and mentor training can help you build useful skills to navigate your first season including: Creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can learn and thrive. Understanding of the FIRST® Core Values and how … Continue reading →

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As part of the FIRST® Innovation Challenge presented by Qualcomm, FIRST is hosting an expert educational series featuring conversations with innovators and essential tips teams can apply to succeed in the challenge. Topics may include: pitch advice business model education … Continue reading →

Make sure you read “Team Update 00” (found HERE). It is a list of all the changes to the game from 2020 to 2021.

Join us for Kickoff this Saturday This Saturday, join the FIRST® community as we kick off new challenges and celebrate the 2021 season of FIRST® Robotics Competition, part of the FIRST® GAME CHANGERSSM powered by Star Wars: Force for Change … Continue reading →

FIRST does a lot of broadcasts on TWITCH, but last year twitch was dropped by Roku. Since this was my (editor’s) preferred way to watch these broadcasts, I searched for a new way to watch them (for the upcoming FIRST … Continue reading →

IT’S TIME TO BE GAME CHANGERS – JANUARY 9, 2021 Kickoff ignites the start of the 2021 FIRST® Robotics Competition season, INFINITE RECHARGESM. Whether your team has 15 or 50 (or 500!) students, we have exciting new challenges so everyone on your … Continue reading →