MARS ROBOTICS

• A not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® is a Sport for the Mind TM, where young people solve real-world problems and explore science and technology by preparing for and competing in hands-on robotics challenges... • The annual FIRST® challenges for various age groups (grades K-12) culminate in regional tournaments and, ultimately, an international robotics competition and celebration... • Through their FIRST® experiences, young people gain confidence, develop real-world people and life skills, make new friends, and sometimes discover an unforeseen career path.