For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team.
FRC's game this season is known as Infinite Recharge. With an asteroid shower threatening First City, two three-team alliances compete against each other to power up the city's shield generator to protect it from bombardment. Robots will be tasked with depositing fuel cells into a power port and manipulating a control panel to earn points. The team with the highest score wins the match!