FIRST Tech Challenge: Hard Fun

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition for students aged 12–18 to design, build, and program a robot to compete in an alliance format against other teams. But it’s way more than just building robots!

FTC empowers students to think like engineers and problem-solvers. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, teams of up to 15 students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles while realising the value of hard work, innovation and working as a team.

Alongside technical challenges, teams engage in branding, fundraising, and community outreach to earn recognition and awards. Each season concludes with an exciting FIRST Championship.