The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an exciting global competition that combines robotics, engineering, and coding. Designed for kids aged 9 to 16, this competition is open to all, regardless of gender, race, or background, and encourages teamwork and innovation through hands-on challenges. Participants use LEGO Mindstorms kits to build and program robots that can perform specific tasks on a themed playing field.

Competition Format: FLL teams of up to 10 members work together to design, build, and program a robot to complete various missions based on a specific theme each year. Teams are judged on their robot’s performance as well as their overall project, which includes researching a real-world problem, such as environmental sustainability or accessibility, and presenting a solution. The competition typically consists of multiple rounds, culminating in regional, national, and potentially global events.