Welcome to the FIRST Robotics Competition Blog
Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Team Avatars – A Reprise
Dec 17, 2018 Written by Danny Diaz, FIRST Robotics Competition Systems Engineer.The Team Avatars are back!
Championship Housing Open and District Slots to FIRST Championship
Dec 13, 2018 Written by Frank MerrickSpace at Regionals and a Shopping List
Dec 10, 2018 Written by Frank MerrickSpace at Regionals
Even though many of our Regional events have waiting lists, we still have room in some locations! If you think you are going to want more events in your 2019 season, these currently have space:
Hotels, Hotels, Hotels, and FIRST Choice
Nov 30, 2018 Written by Frank Merrick.Be sure to check out all the great housing opportunities that are now available, plus FIRST Choice Round 1 priority lists are locked in on Wednesday, December 5 at Noon Eastern!
Join Us for a Computer Science Education Week Special Twitch Episode
Nov 29, 2018 Written by Jacob Komar, FIRSTtv Producer.Join us on Wednesday, December 5 at Noon ET for a special "Let's Build" show in celebration of Computer Science Education Week.
Robot Transportation Assistance, Safety Animation, FIRST Choice, and Thanksgiving
Nov 21, 2018 Written by Frank Merrick.Robot Transportation Exemptions are now available! Application deadline is Monday, November 26, 2018 at 3pm. Plus, get your Safety Animation Award submission ready and FIRST Choice is now open! Don't forget our office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21 at 3pm ET through Monday, November 26 at 8:30am ET.
New Regional Being Added in California in 2019
Nov 20, 2018 Written by Frank Merrick.Information about an additional Regional Event in Southern California for the 2019 season.
Experiencing "Deep Space": a VR Project Update
Nov 16, 2018 Written by Kate Pilotte, Kit of Parts ManagerVirtual Kit, Kickoffs, Payments, and a Special Post-Kickoff Show
Nov 15, 2018 Written by Frank Merrick.The Virtual Kit is available! Plus, be sure to sign up for your Kickoff. Remember that initial payment is due Monday, November 19 at 5pm Eastern. Also, an exciting announcement about a live show after the Kickoff broadcast!
2019 Motor Controllers and MXP
Nov 14, 2018 Written by Kevin O'Connor, Robotics Engineer, FIRST Robotics CompetitionInformation about the actuator controllers, MXP boards, and motors that will be legal for the 2019 season.