Robotics
“The varsity sport for the mind,” First Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of 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.
Students get to:
- Learn from professional engineers
- Build and compete with a robot of their own design
- Learn and use sophisticated software and hardware
- Compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments
Team 1729, Plan B
The 2011 season was the first time Dublin School has participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition. We joined with a well-established team from Peterborough, Team 1729, Plan B. Team 1729, Plan B is a 4-H team, which combines the benefits of both 4-H, an organization with 100+ years of serving the needs of children and teenagers, and FIRST, an international non-profit dedicated to encouraging the same group to learn and enjoy the benefits of applied science, engineering and technological education. For this reason, not only are Dublin School students members of the team, but any high school students in the area are welcomed to join in the team. More information can be found at the Team 1729, Plan B Website.
Our partnership with Team 1729 has proven a great benefit for Dublin School.