Milford, MI – Excitement buzzed through the air as Heritage Elementary School’s 5th graders took a field trip to Milford High School on Friday, February 28th, to witness the action at the FIRST Robotics Competition. 🚀
The students were given a special behind-the-scenes tour by members of HOT Team #67 🔥, a highly regarded robotics team made up of students from Milford High, Lakeland High, and the International Academy. The tour took them through the competition pit ⚙️, where teams worked diligently to repair, fine-tune, and test their robots before heading into competition.
Students had the unique opportunity to see STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in action 🧪🔧, observing the teamwork and problem-solving required to compete at a high level. Many were amazed at the complexity of the robots and the dedication of the teams.
After their tour, the Heritage students took their seats in the stands and became enthusiastic supporters 📣 of the HOT Team as they competed. Their cheers filled the arena, boosting the team's spirits and making them one of the loudest and most supportive groups in attendance.
“This was an incredible opportunity for our students to see what’s possible with robotics and engineering,” said one of the Heritage Elementary teachers. “Many of them left inspired and eager to explore STEM opportunities in the future.”
The trip left a lasting impression on the young students, many of whom expressed excitement about potentially joining a robotics team when they reach middle and high school.
The FIRST Robotics Competition is part of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) 🌍, an international organization that encourages young people to develop innovation and leadership skills through hands-on STEM experiences. The competition challenges high school teams to design, build, and program industrial-size robots to complete specific tasks, all while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
Thanks to the generosity of HOT Team #67 🔥, the Heritage Elementary students were able to get an up-close and personal look at the future of technology—and perhaps, the start of their own journey in robotics. 🤩