Robotics
MONTREAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE PART IN THE FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Their objective: Build a robot
FIRST is a competition designed to offer young people an exciting and hands-on experience in science and technology. The objective is precise: the students have six weeks to build a highly functional robot, capable of playing soccer, and worth $25,000. During this period, the students work with university experts and engineers, enabling them to expand their scientific knowledge.
Their mission
The FIRST teams must solve a common problem in a period of six weeks, using a standard "kit" and a strict set of rules.
During the competition, the students are judged on their design, teamwork, professionalism, maturity and ability to overcome obstacles. Marking the most goals is ultimately a secondary objective.
A new opportunity for 4 Montreal high schools
Youth Fusion is thrilled to send student teams from 4Montreal public high schools to this renowned competition:
- École Pierre-Dupuy (CSDM), Ville-Marie borough
- École Saint-Henri (CSDM), Saint-Henri borough
- École Honoré-Mercier (CSDM), Ville-Émard borough
- École Henri-Bourassa (CSPI), Montreal-Nord
What makes FIRST unique
- It is a competition in which the participants meet professionals and learn from them
- Designing and building a robot is a fascinating real-world professional experience
- Competing in a stadium brings student participants as much fun and excitement as conventional varsity tournaments
- The rules of the competition are a surprise every year
Calendar of events
- January 9, 2010 -- Kick-Off Day in Toronto (Ontario) and official start date of robot construction
The rules of the game were published simultaneously worldwide on that day
The students received their "kit" of robot parts, valued at more than $25,000
- February 20-22, 2010 -- Mock competitions in Montreal
- February 23, 2010 -- Final day to complete the robot
- The competition will take place in Toronto in April 2010
Montreal youth shine in Toronto at the FIRST International Robotics Competition
Youth Fusion is thrilled to announce that, in Toronto at last week's FIRST International Robotics Competition, Pierre-Dupuy High School won the Judges Award for Perseverance. Moreover, Saint-Henri High School made it to the semi-finals.
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