FIRST Robotics

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Registration for this event will be open from January 18, 2025 @ 9:00am to February 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Allowed Ages: 8 to 16

Event Details

Event Details

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC). The instructors will provide the materials and teach how to design, build, and program (with laptops) robots in this session. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop/chrome books. There will be an engaging presentation followed by hands-on exercises. Prior robotics experience is not mandatory, but preferred.

Topics:

  • Learn about FIRST Robotics.
  • Learn how Robotics relates to STEM field & applications in today’s world.
  • Design and build a robot.
  • Program and test by utilizing sensors like camera, color sensors, etc.
  • Interact and play with a fully functional FIRST Tech Challenge Robot.

Session is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with Teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.

 

Ages 8 - 16. Registration required.

Program dates and times subject to change.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.