FIRST® Tech Challenge
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Gather Your Squad and Launch Your Mission

ROVER RUCKUS Presented by Qualcomm Incorporated
In the 2019 FIRST® Tech Challenge season, teams will explore STEM concepts through a challenging, and out-of-this-world space-themed game. Prepare to rouse a ruckus and take your team on an adventure when the new season launches this September.
About FIRST® Tech Challenge
It’s way more than building robots
"We're using robots to build kids." Dean Kamen
FIRST® Tech Challenge is designed for students in grades 7-12 to compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and is programmed using a variety of languages. Teams, including coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles.