FIRST Robotics: Intermediate Level

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Registration for this event will be open from December 23, 2024 @ 12:00pm to January 24, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Allowed Ages: 8 to 16

Event Details

Description of Event

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 the 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.
  • Space is limited - registration is required!

This program 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.

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Information and program content can be made available in alternate formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

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.