What is FIRST Tech Challenge?

FIRST® Tech Challenge is more than just building robots. Teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) participate in the challenge to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in leagues. The robot kits are reusable from year to year and can be programmed in various levels of the Java language. In addition to designing and building robots, teams also participate in fundraising, branding, communications, and community outreach to win various prizes.

Guided by coaches and mentors, students can develop STEM skills and practice mechanical design principles, while also embracing values such as hard work, creativity, and teamwork. With Gracious Professionalism®, students are encouraged to create their team's identity and become ambassadors for FIRST and STEM in their own communities.

Each season will conclude with regional tournaments and the FIRST Championship in the United States.

n the CENTERSTAGE℠ season, sponsored by Raytheon Technologies (RTX) and launched on September 9, 2023, the FIRST® Tech Challenge will showcase the power of design, creativity, and precision to create countless new experiences.

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About FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam

FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam is the official FTC competition held in Vietnam under the license of FIRST in the United States.
FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam aims to create a technological playground to encourage Vietnamese students' learning spirit, creativity, and social awareness. At the same time, it seeks to inspire and motivate students to study, practice, and apply new technologies, contributing to building a high-quality workforce to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam is organized by the FPT Education Organization and FPT University, with the cooperation and support of the Vietnamese community of engineers and technology experts, as well as young people from the FIRST network in Vietnam and around the world.

2023-2024 Season Theme: FIRST in SHOW & CENTERSTAGE

FIRST IN SHOW: The season theme - think spotlights, costume, and dramatic flair. It provides branding materials and sets the stage for the whole season

CENTERSTAGE: The game challenge - robots perform on theatrical field, collecting pixels, painting mosaics, moving props, and wowing the audience. It's about robot design, strategy and teamwork.

FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam 23 - 24
Awards

Impressive numbers from the season

26

teams from all 3 regions and 14 provinces in Vietnam

277

student participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam 23-24

04

female-led teams

31%

female participation

20+

international volunteers

100+

organizers with

90+

volunteers

10+

community and training partners

10+

sponsors

FAQ

- All teams must register through FIRST's official registration system to obtain a team number and be officially recognized as a FIRST team, allowing them to place orders from PITSCO.

- Teams then need to register with FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam to participate in the Vietnam Championship tournament.

- Outstanding team members who win the Inspire Award at FIRST Tech Challenge Vietnam will be sponsored to attend the FTC World Championship in the U.S. in April 2023.

- Teams must use FIRST's system to order from PITSCO or other platform like goBILDA, REV Robotics, Servocity, and AndyMark.

Other information

- Season documents
- Join FIRST® Tech Challenge Vietnam Discord server here
- Additionally, if you are interested in the role of Volunteer or Mentor/Advisor, you can contact the Organizing Committee directly through the Zalo group here.