FIRST ® Robotics Competition
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology

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2024 CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas

Orchestrate engineering skills and creative power to entertain and move the world in an exhilarating new challenge.

Create the Future

Proven, Verifiable Impact!

92% Express Interest in Attending College

$80 Million in Scholarships to Colleges, Universities, and Technical Programs

99% Teamwork Skills Increase

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Start a Team

The really cool thing about FIRST Robotics Competition is...all skill levels are welcomed and needed, technical or non-technical. FIRST Robotics Competition gives high school students and their adult mentors the opportunity to work and create together to solve a common problem.

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Experience a FIRST Robotics Competition Event

Hard work pays off! Each FIRST Robotics Competition season culminates with local and regional events where qualifying teams compete for awards and a spot in the FIRST Championship.

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Cost & Registration

Costs for fielding a FIRST Robotics Competition team may vary depending on level of participation.

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