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Tue, March 4, 2025

Local robotics team ready to compete at huge RIT event


Published on 2025-03-04 20:25:19 - MSN
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  • One team is primed for a huge robotics event next weekend. Elmira Notre Dame's Electric Fire 3799 team is ready to showcase their skills at one of the region's top robotics competitions. The team will compete at the Finger Lakes Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at RIT March 14-15.

The article from MSN discusses a local robotics team from the Rochester area, known as the Iron Patriots, who are preparing to compete in the Finger Lakes Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This event, which is one of the largest of its kind, features high school students from around the world showcasing their engineering skills by designing, building, and programming robots to perform specific tasks. The competition not only highlights technical prowess but also emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving. The Iron Patriots, with their robot named "Sparky," are excited to test their creation against other teams, aiming to advance to the world championships in Houston. The event also serves as a platform for students to gain recognition, potentially earn scholarships, and inspire younger students to pursue STEM fields.

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