Welcome to the FIRST Robotics Competition Blog
Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Introducing FIRST Diary of an Innovator Team 1466!
Oct 17, 2023 Written by Team 1466, Webb Robotics and FIRST Robotics Competition Staff2024 Beta Testing and Motors/Controllers
Oct 12, 2023 Written by Kevin O’Connor, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Robotics EngineerAs teams begin to stock up and prepare for the CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas season, we wanted to share some more information about new technology available for the season including Beta Testing of software updates and new motors/controllers.
Founder’s Reception and Kickoff Updates
Oct 05, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior DirectorWe are excited to extend an invitation to the 2024 Founder's Reception and provide updates on the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff.
2024 Safety Animation Award Theme & Safety Manual Now Available!
Oct 03, 2023 Written by Ashley Marie Johnson, FIRST Robotics Competition Program SpecialistWe are excited to announce the theme for the 2024 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Solutions and the 2024 Safety Manual!
monday.com is back!
Oct 02, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director & Rachel Moore, FIRST Tech Challenge Senior DirectorWe are excited to announce that FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® Robotics Competition teams will be able to use the non-profit program version of monday.com for free this season!
2024 Event Info!
Sep 20, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorThis blog contains an event preferencing reminder and a series of event updates/news.
Technology Updates: Past, Present, Future, and Beyond
Sep 13, 2023 Written by Kevin O’Connor, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Robotics EngineerInformation on 2023 usage reporting, AprilTag updates, and more!
Award Updates for the 2024 Season
Sep 12, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistIt’s that time of year where we share award updates for the new season!
Team Sustainability Award
Sep 07, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist & Paul Kline, IT Director of DowWe’re so excited to announce that Dow is now the sponsor of the Team Sustainability Award! We have updated the award to encompass two aspects of sustainability: team longevity and environmental consciousness.
Dean's List Award Updates
Sep 05, 2023 Written by Ashley Marie Johnson, FIRST Robotics Competition Program Specialist & Erin Fadden, FIRST Tech Challenge Project ManagerWe are so excited to announce some updates to the Dean’s List Award!