FIRST Robotics Changes The Game In Michigan
The FIRST Robotics competition in Michigan has an entirely new structure in 2009.
FIRST is a competition among high school teams that build robots to complete specific assigned tasks -- usually picking up and carrying objects around a race or obstacle course.
Instead of four major regional tournaments around the state -- each of which charged a steep entry fee -- FIRST will instead hold seven smaller "district competitions" across the state, leading up to a state championship April 2-4 at Eastern Michigan University.
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Photos: FIRST Robotics State Championship - 2009
Browse photos snapped by WWJ Technology Editor, Matt Roush at the FIRST Robotics State Championship at Eastern Michigan University on 3/4/09.
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VIDEO: FIRST Robotics Districts In Detroit
WWJ Technology Editor, Matt Roush finds out what's happening with FIRST in Detroit, when he reports from Districts at Wayne State University.  WATCH THE VIDEO
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VIDEO! FIRST Districts At Kettering
WWJ Newsradio 950 swung by Districts at Kettering University in Flint to chat with FIRST students and check out the action. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Michigan Teams See Nearly 13 Percent Growth Despite Economic Turmoil
One hundred thirty-four teams have registered to compete in FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in Michigan during 2009, up from 118 teams last year. Included in those numbers - Detroit Public Schools participation has grown 50 percent, from 12 high school teams to 18.
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