Young Roboticists Compete in Zagreb at FIRST LEGO League

Young robotics enthusiasts gathered in Zagreb for the exciting FIRST LEGO League competition, a global STEM event that brings together students aged 10 to 17. The competition is held in more than 110 countries and encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and teamwork through robotics challenges.

Building and Programming Robots

During the competition, students designed and programmed robots made from LEGO components. These robots had to complete different tasks on a special competition field, such as driving autonomously, transporting objects, and completing specific missions. Teams were given three attempts to achieve the best possible score, allowing them to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.

Behind every robot was a team of dedicated students who spent months preparing, testing ideas, and solving problems together. Their work required patience, creativity, and strong programming skills.

Innovation Project: Technology Meets Archaeology

In addition to the robot game, teams also presented an innovation project. This year’s theme focused on archaeology, challenging students to think about how technology can help researchers study and preserve ancient artifacts.

One team proposed using 3D scanners and robotic arms to scan broken pieces of archaeological objects and digitally reconstruct them. Their idea showed how modern technology could help scientists rebuild artifacts more accurately.

Learning Important Life Skills

Students worked on their robots and projects for about six months before the competition. While winning is exciting, the main goal of the FIRST LEGO League is to help students develop valuable skills such as:

Teamwork
Problem-solving
Creativity
Responsibility

Mentors explained that competitions like this help students realize how important communication and cooperation are when working in a team.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Events like the FIRST LEGO League show how fun learning about technology and science can be. By building robots and sharing innovative ideas, students gain experience that may inspire them to pursue careers in science, engineering, or technology in the future.