FIRST Robotics with Python Workshop

Program Type:

Featured, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration will open on June 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
  • This event is for registrants age 10 to 16.

Event Details

Students ages 10-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in FIRST robotics competitions. The instructors will provide the materials and teach how to design, build, and program robots using Python programming language in this session. Participants should bring their own laptop/chrome books. There will be an engaging presentation followed by hands-on exercises. Prior robotics experience is not mandatory but preferred.

Topics:

  • Learn about FIRST Robotics.
  • Learn how Robotics relates to the STEM field & applications in today’s world.
  • Block programming
  • Python Introduction
  • Convert Block code to Python
  • Program and test by utilizing sensors like camera, color sensors, etc.
  • Interact and play with a fully functional FIRST Tech Challenge Robot.

Session is organized and led by Siddharth Yelisetty, Captain FIRST Robotics Team "Keep It Simple II" in collaboration with Teams High Voltage, Green Griffins, Patent Pending and Spyder.

 

For ages 10 - 16. Registration required. Registration opens 6/26/25.

Programs subject to change.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing RACooper@sandiego.gov.