Gen Z Roboticists Important in the Age of ChatGPT
February 28, 2023
Gen Z offers hope for a new wave of innovative automation, but academia and industry must nurture and recruit a new generation of talent, says investor Oliver Mitchell.
SME Offers New Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals Certification
December 6, 2022
SME has partnered with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation and FIRST to establish the new robotics certification.
7 Robotics Podcasts You Should Check Out
April 23, 2022
Podcasts are great for learning about new subjects and keeping up with the latest trends. Here's a look at some top robotics podcasts.
X-Bots Robotics to Expand Pilot STEM Program to Help Toddlers With Mobility Issues
September 10, 2021
X-Bots Robotics has partnered with the PPG Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs to apply STEM skills to help toddlers with mobility issues on the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
PTC’s Onshape Teams Up With FIRST For Design Competition
April 17, 2020
FIRST, a nonprofit that offers robotics competitions for students primary/secondary students, has partnered with PTC for a virtual design competition.
TE Connectivity Foundation Continues Effort to Boost Access to STEM Education
July 1, 2019
Grants support the UN Foundation's Girl Up, SMASH and FIRST Global.
ISA and Automation Federation commemorate kickoff of 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition
January 31, 2018
Associations encourage their members to participate in and contribute to FIRST programs.
Upcoming FIRST championship showcases young future leaders in automation
April 13, 2016
Following months of regional qualifying competitions involving K-12 students across 39 countries, 20,000 students expected to attend.
ISA and Automation Federation commemorate kickoff of 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition
January 18, 2016
Associations encourage their members to participate in and contribute to FIRST programs.
RIA launches tribute website in honor of the Joseph F. Engelberger
November 9, 2015
Site recognizes accomplishments of the "Father of Robotics" and opens nominations for robotics awards.
EnerSys sponsors FIRST championship for high school students
April 24, 2015
Company donates batteries to support science, technology, engineering and math education.
Upcoming FIRST Championship showcases STEM-gifted young people
April 20, 2015
Event to host 17,000 people ages 6-18 who will learn about potential career paths in automation.
Dust Control Technology co-sponsors FIRST robotics team
July 18, 2014
Mentor-based program aims to help students develop STEM skills and foster innovation, self-confidence, communication and leadership.
Emerson Power Transmission Solutions honored for championing national science and technology program
September 26, 2013
Company receives Achieving Excellence Together Award for establishing and supporting FIRST program aimed at inspiring students in engineering and robotics.
