FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is FIRST's elementary and middle school program. Each year, a new real-world challenge is released, followed by a 10-week build season. Teams of middle school students, assisted by high school mentors and adult coaches, design, build, and program autonomous robots using LEGO Spike Prime technology to complete tasks on and 8’ by 4’ playing field. Students additionally familiarize themselves with the scientific process, conducting research on complex global problems and presenting them to a panel of judges.

Scroll down to learn more about how TRC’s FLL runs, or learn more about the official FIRST LEGO League here.

From Beginner to Builder

Engineering Innovations

FLL aims to introduce young students to the engineering and design process. From designing their own robot mechanisms to prototyping and testing them on more than 15 different season missions, the opportunities for innovation are countless.

Programming Foundations

FLL offers both block coding as well as python for young programmers. Supplemented with TRC’s expansive python library and on-site high school mentors, students are exposed to hands-on challenges that teach them the basics of programming.

Real-world Applications

Every year, students are tasked with creating a research project targeting a real-world problem. From sustainable batteries to live-saving diving technology, teams work to develop actionable solutions backed by professional feedback and in-depth analysis.

Teamwork is an important part of the process: each team member must collaborate to design and build a robot together. Programming is fairly simple, aiming to teach the fundamentals of loops, functions, and conditional logic. Robots can use sensors such as light sensors to follow lines, ultrasonic to measure distance, touch sensors, and more. In December, teams compete against other teams at a regional where their robots, research presentations, and sportsmanship are tested. All skill levels are welcome to participate and it is a great introduction to Titan Robotics Club.