FIRST is really, really hard... it's supposed to be hard. If this were easy, then doing it wouldn't be nearly so cool!"
- Dr. Woodie Flowers
RiverBOaT Rumble
Last year's inaugural event was featured on KET's Kentucky Life!
The 2nd Annual RiverBOaT Rumble!
An off-season event by KY FIRST Robotics and FIRST In Indiana.
Stay tuned! Registration opening soon!
What is FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)?
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
Want to get involved?
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Ready to join a KY team? ​Want to start a team in KY?
​​E-mail us at info@kyfirstrobotics.org and we will help you get started!
Team Resources
Here are some resources used by the FRC community.