Experience FIRST Robotics Championship with ED

Robotics teams from all over the world gather each year to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championship in Houston, TX. Students qualify depending on their performance in state championships, only learning their eligibility for the world championship about 2-3 weeks before departure.

In the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) portion of the event, teams and their robots were sorted into eight divisions, named after famous scientists like Archimedes, Newton and Galileo.

The event began with qualification matches, where students competed in randomized competition slots to earn ranking points. Students were prepared, all of them having programmed for and played the same “game” throughout the season. This year’s theme was “Reefscape,” so students worked to solve an underwater-themed puzzle with nods to coral and algae.

After the qualification matches, the top eight ranking teams in each division chose other teams to form alliances. With four teams per alliance, only three competed at a time, with one on standby.

The eight alliances in each division engaged in bracket play, double-elimination style, until a winner emerged from each division.

Finally, the winning alliance from each division competed in the final bracket: the Einstein Playoffs. The highest-ranking team was then crowned as the World Champion!

Why Travel with Educational Destinations?

• Manages all outside responsibilities, such as hotel, flight, meals and transportation, so you can focus on your students and your robots
• Navigates challenging Championship housing bureau requirements to provide a stress-free lodging experience
• Can adjust to your booster needs and create and collect payment plans from group participants
• Provides an on-site Tour Director to facilitate travel and handle any unexpected challenges that arise during the event

Why FIRST Robotics Championship?

• Provides an unmatched opportunity for robotics students to create life-long friendships within the activity and build community
• Acts as the culmination and celebration of a year’s worth of learning and dedication
• Offers educational seminars for students to attend when not competing, with topics spanning interpersonal and professional development and STEM

Planning to attend next year’s competition? Contact us today to get started!