What is this all about?
The competition is an intense two day event showcasing robots developed and operated by teams of high school aged students from all over Ontario.
FIRST Robotics is a thrilling event where sheer brain power coupled with ingenuity cause ordinary students to become extraordinary engineers.
Imagine combining the action of a major sporting event such as football and the rhythm of a rock and roll concert, but with a mechanical engineering twist. The FIRST Robotics Competition provides an educational and engineering environment for students to learn skills that aid in future job placement. It couples international teams made of students and professional engineers to overcome design and functionality obstacles. FIRST’s competition brings out the competitiveness of life with the fun of learning.