NorCal FLL

Every year, FIRST works with experts in the field to create a Challenge that relates to a significant real-world issue. The end result is a multi-part Challenge that requires research to complete The Project, and science and engineering to master the complex missions of The Game, which includes the Missions to accomplish and the Rules. Equally important, are the strong set of FLL Core Values about how the team approaches problem solving, teamwork and being supportive.  

It’s a fun and exciting way to encourage kids’ minds!  

The exact details on the Challenge are published by FIRST in early August on the firstlegoleague.org site.

  • The Game: Teams use a LEGO Mindstorms or Spike PRIME robotics kit to design/build an autonomous robot to compete in a FIRST-designed timed game that is like an obstacle course using LEGO elements to model challenges related to those encountered by working scientists and engineers in theme-related areas. Each robot game typically has 3 types of activities:
    • Deliver mission model(s) to specific locations
    • Collect mission models(s) from specific locations 
    • Cause something to happen with a mission model – examples from past challenges include: pressing a button or lifting a lever.

 

  • The Project: This activity puts the challenge theme (i.e. Problem with a building or public space for the CityShaper 2019-2020 season) into a real-world context and typically has 3 components.

    • Identify and investigate a problem (also called research);
    • Propose a solution;
    • Share results with others

 

HOLD THE DATE: Northern California normally holds a season kickoff on the evening of the release of the annual challenge.

The best teams are well rounded and excel in all areas:

  1. Core Values
  2. Project Solution including presentation
  3. Robot Design 
  4. Robot performance during Robot Game