Join us for a 2023 season kick-off event in the robot lab at BICS. We’ll watch the kick-off show live streamed for FIRST HQ and then begin work on planning our 2022 robot. We’ll wrap things up with a traditional pizza party at about 1:30 p.m. over at the BIC Center.
If you aren’t able to join us at BICS, you can join on our Discord server or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87601760989?pwd=bzdiaFJOMWF5SjE3b3dYVUJuT3VrUT09
Meeting ID: 876 0176 0989 | Passcode: [our team numner]| One tap mobile: +13126266799,,87601760989# or +13092053325,,87601760989#
This year, in a game called CHARGED UPSM presented by Haas, FIRST® Robotics Competition teams will prepare for a challenge that is fully charged to inspire your team to see the potential of energy storage in a new light. Watch the season kickoff January 7, 2023 for the game reveal.
From the machines that move us to the food that sustains us to the wireless technologies that connect us, energy plays an essential role in keeping our world running. During our 2022-2023 robotics season, FIRST® ENERGIZE℠ presented by Qualcomm, FIRST teams across our programs will reimagine the future of sustainable energy and power their ideas forward.
To empower young people to be leaders and innovators, this year’s energy theme addresses global challenges related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7 — focused on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
This is the moment to get energized to innovate.
Here’s a short video from Haas that explains how skills FIRST team members learn translate to work at Haas and other companies that offer great jobs and career opportunities.
Our first competition event for 2023 is at Kettering University in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.
Here is a link to a map to the competition site: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kettering+University+Connie+and+Jim+John+Recreation+Center/@43.0109719,-83.7140725,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xac6b1b855717ebfe!8m2!3d43.0109719!4d-83.7140725
You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at birobot.org. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.
Our second FIRST Robotics district competition will be at Traverse City Central High School. This will be a great event for island fans to attend. 
Here is a map to the competition site: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Traverse+City+Central+High+School/@44.7674623,-85.5901272,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x881fd2a7a3a47717:0x8eec89c4d972e453!8m2!3d44.7674585!4d-85.5879385
You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at birobot.org. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.
Unfortunately, we need to cancel plans for our summer robotics plant. Our mentors and students are over-subscibed with work and projects this summer, so we will not have time to organize a full camp. We are working to plan a two-day “get to know robotics” session later in August or September for students on the island. Please visit our website at birobot.org for more information.
We plan to resume our robotics camp next summer!
Join us for a 2024 season kick-off event in the robot lab at BICS. We’ll watch the kick-off show live streamed for FIRST HQ and then begin work on planning our 2022 robot. We’ll wrap things up with a traditional pizza party at about 1:30 p.m. over at the BIC Center.
If you aren’t able to join us at BICS, you can join on our Discord server or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87601760989?pwd=bzdiaFJOMWF5SjE3b3dYVUJuT3VrUT09
Meeting ID: 876 0176 0989 | Passcode: [our team number]| One tap mobile: +13126266799,,87601760989# or +13092053325,,87601760989#
This year, the theme of the competition is CRESCENDO presented by Haas. FIRST® Robotics Competition teams will use their engineering skills and creative power to entertain and move the world.
Watch the kickoff celebration and debut of CRESCENDO, January 6 on FIRSTtv. Sign up now for a tune-in reminder
Lights, camera, STEAM! Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) inspire big ideas, bold action – and creativity. Our skills make it possible to create art and experiences that bring us together, entertain us, and move us. During our 2023-2024 arts-inspired robotics season, FIRST® IN SHOWSM presented by Qualcomm, we will celebrate the roles our STEM skills play in the arts and design and build a world of endless possibilities.
The future is yours to create.
Our first competition event for 2024 is at Lake Superior State University University.
Here is a link to a map to the competition site: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/”/650+W+Easterday+Ave,+Sault+Ste.+Marie,+MI+49783/@46.4913626,-84.3693268,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d363976276906e3:0xb0dbf488fcbe3806!2m2!1d-84.3641769!2d46.4913627?entry=ttu. We’ve competed at LSSU before and look forward to returning there this year.
You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at birobot.org. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.
Macomb Community College
Our second competition event for 2024 is hosted by Macomb Community College at Sterling Heights High School. More information about the venue is here: https://firstinmichigan.us/FRC/mimcc/.
Here is a link to a map to the competition site: Google Maps. NOTE: The competition location is at Sterling Heights High School, not at the college (even though Macomb Community College is the host for this event). This will be our first trip to this venue. We look forward to the opportunity to see the college and community.
If you are not able to attend in person, you can watch online at this link: https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires35. Our playing times will be determined late Friday and posted on our page on thebluealliance.com.
Sterling Heights High School
You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at birobot.org. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.
Here is the current schedule:
We are working on plans for our summer robotics camp. Right now, it looks like we will have enough older students to be mentors and run the camp. We plan to run a mini FRC season (in a week) and use VEX VR and the related physical robots for the competition.
Check back in May for final details and sign-up information.
