It’s the time of year again! One way to get excited about the upcoming season is to start utilizing all the tools available to teams. Virtual items are included as part of the Kit of Parts system and are available to all secured 2017 FIRST Robotics Competition teams. They consist of software licenses/downloads and Product Donation Vouchers (aka “PDVs” or “vouchers”) and will be posted to the Virtual Kit of Parts site today, December 20, 2016 at 3PM Eastern.

Detailed information about legal actuator controllers and MXP boards for the 2017 season.

Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack 3 is released tonight at 7PM Eastern! Plus, 2017 buttons!

On Saturday, we took a snapshot of ‘secured’ teams from the Districts and FIRST Robotics Competition overall. Teams are ‘secured’ if they have either paid their registration fee or have provided us with a purchase order or letter of commitment from a grantor or sponsor formally committing to payment.

Company announces four-year, $12M commitment to FIRST^® to address critical need to inspire and train for today’s industrial careers

MILWAUKEE, November 14, 2016 – Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) announced a $12M, four-year commitment to FIRST^® — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — founded to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.

There is a long list of initiatives to grow students’ interest and proficiency in science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) fields, which is good news for all kids. But in terms of recruitment, confidence building, and the availability of relevant role models, there is still a gap when it comes to girls.

It's time to start thinking about Housing Registration for the 2017 FIRST Championship! All the information you need is here!

Keep up to date on all the Awards Deadlines and Information! It's never too early to start planning for the Submitted Awards!

Important information about the release of FIRST Choice Round 1 results, plus a small change in one of the items.