OtterBots FIRST Robotics Competition Team

The OtterBots engage young people in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders to consider careers in these fields. Every year, the student-led team designs, builds, and programs a robot in six to eight weeks to compete in Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions. We conduct outreach in the community to promote STEM and recruit new members, reaching an average of 300 youth a year. We are mentored by local engineers and professionals. Students gain hands-on experience in engineering, science, business planning, and community engagement. As a result, they develop problem-solving, leadership, business, public speaking, coaching, and communication skills. FIRST strives to provide students with the necessary skills to become the next leaders in our community and beyond.