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2015 FIRST in Michigan Robotics Championship

Arena scene, robot lifting container
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Sat. Jul. 25 at 6pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | This year's challenge is called "Recycle Rush."

This year's challenge is called "Recycle Rush."  But FIRST isn't about a game. And it's not about the robots. The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in mentor-based programs that combine the excitement of a varsity sport with hands-on training in science and technology.

Teams appearing include:

Bedford Express - Bedford High School - Temperance
Robostangs - Northville High School - Northville
Raptors - Traverse City Central High School - Traverse City
That ONE Team - Kent Intermediate School District - Grand Rapids
The Flyers - Ypsilanti Community High School - Ypsilanti
Technical Difficulties - Chelsea High School - Chelsea
The Gearheads - Grosse Pointe High Schools - Grosse Pointe
Team R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S. - Holland Christian High School - Holland
The Fighting Pi - Macomb Academy of Arts and Sciences - Armada
Mech Warriors - Brother Rice and Marian High Schools - Bloomfield Hills
Team RUSH - Clarkston High School - Clarkston
The Captains - Waterford Kettering High School - Waterford
Frog Force - Novi High School - Novi
Doughbots - Pershing High School - Detroit

More info at www.firstinmichigan.org

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