Minnesota’s top 48 FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams will be competing for a chance to advance to the World Championship at the annual High Tech Kids Minnesota FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship sponsored by Collins Aerospace.

Robotics teams comprised of 6th – 12th graders collaborate to build and program a robot that competes in an alliance format. This exciting team based competitive robotics program challenges students to think critically, expand their knowledge of the engineering process, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. Teams have utilized CAD design and 3D printing to develop, iterate and design a unique robot and game strategy.

Along with exciting robot matches, teams share their engineering journey and outreach in a formal presentation with a panel of judges.

Local companies and STEM nonprofits will be sharing hands-on activities and local innovation at the Discovery Fair from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM in the Roy Wilkins Exhibit Hall.

Governor Walz has proclaimed February 17 to be Robotics Day in Minnesota! Come cheer on the teams and join us as we celebrate STEM learning by Minnesota's top middle school and high school teams. This High Tech Kids event is free and open to the public.

Safety glasses are required to enter the team pit area and on the robotics floor. Safety glasses will be for sale at Pit Admin.