Every FIRST Robotics high school team in New England received a surprise gift from BAE Systems aimed to keep them engaged during this year’s virtual competition format. BAE, which has supported FIRST ...

The bell rang, and students started streaming into the classroom in twos and threes. Chatter filled the room as one booming voice shouted directions. Around 60 students gathered for teacher Ian ...

On first glance, FIRST may seem like it’s all about robotics. In reality, it’s way more than just robotics. There are multiple leagues within FIRST, starting with First Lego League, Jr., and working ...

Pour one out for Lego's impressively capable DIY robots, which will be powering down at the end of the year. Reading time 3 minutes The programming’s been on the wall for a while, but yesterday, as ...

Which LEGO robot kits are best? Building LEGO toys has long been a favorite pastime for kids of all ages. Over the years, the LEGO brand has expanded to all kinds of different kits — from Adidas ...

When it comes to robot dogs, Boston Dynamics' Spot machine is certainly among the first ones to come to mind. The yellow quadruped has made the headlines ever since it was “born” last summer and it’s ...

Students ages 9 to 14 traded their books and pens for wrenches and pins as they went head-to-head at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Lego League Robotics ...