FIRST® Robotics Competition

This Is What FIRST Really Builds.

Not just robots. Real skills, real teamwork, real-world readiness. All in 6 weeks.

A Global Movement Built Around One Idea: Young People Can Change the World.

40+ Countries

700K+ Students

35+ Years Running

FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nonprofit running youth robotics programs from elementary school through high school. FIRST builds STEM skills, life skills, and a community that lasts a lifetime, all while making science and engineering as exciting as any sport.

Learn More at FIRSTInspires.org

The FIRST Program Pathway

FIRST grows with students from K-12, and Team 8041 is at the top of that ladder.

FIRST LEGO League

Elementary and middle school students discover science and technology through hands-on LEGO robotics missions and team challenges.

FIRST Tech Challenge

Grades 7-12 | Ages 12-18

Middle and high school teams design, build, and code a robot using an Android-based control system to compete in a game challenge.

FIRST Robotics Competition

Grades 9-12 | Ages 14-18

High school teams build 125-pound industrial robots in six weeks and compete in alliance matches at regional and national events.

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FIRST Championship

Top qualifying teams

40,000+ participants from around the world gather for the ultimate FIRST experience, three days of fierce and friendly competition.