We went to the Jain Center of CT and gave the kids an overview of FIRST. We explained to them our roles and how we work as a team. Each of us explained the roles that we perform, and we also showed them how our robot works and the task that is given. In the end, we gave out paper circuit kits to kids as a fundraiser for our team.
Held November 24th, 2024
We went to Darien Library and gave the kids an overview of what is FIRST Tech Challenge. We explained to them our roles and how we work as a team. Each of us explained the roles that we perform, and we also showed them how our robot works and the task that is given. In the end, we gave out paper circuit kits to kids to teach them about currents.
Held on January 4th, 2025
We taught kids about FTC and what FIRST stands for. We taught them how the paper circuit kits work and also showed them some scratch games and how they work. In the end, we let them play with our robot and give them more information on FTC and FLL if they want to get started with FIRST.
January 18th, 2025
We taught kids about FTC and what FIRST stands for. We showed them some scratch games and how they work. In the end, we let them drive our robot while giving them pretend TechnoBolts driver’s licenses. We also gave them more information on FTC and FLL if they want to get started in FIRST.
Held on June 7th, 2025
We taught kids about FTC and what FIRST stands for. We showed them some scratch games and how they work. In the end, we let them play with our robot and give them more information on FTC and FLL if they want to get started in FIRST.
Held on May 10th, 2025
We reached out to an AI professor at Fairfield University to gain insight into how we could improve our robot for competition success. He helped us understand effective methods for detecting distance using AprilTags. This outreach allowed us to expand our community connections, introduce the professor to FIRST, and gain valuable knowledge that directly supported our performance during competitions.
December 9th, 2025
During Hour of Code, we reached out to middle school students to introduce them to FIRST. We explained how students of all ages can get involved in FIRST and highlighted opportunities for young adults to develop technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. By engaging with these students, we aimed to inspire the next generation of innovators and encourage them to pursue interests in STEM both in and beyond the classroom.
December 11th, 2025
As students entered the building, we gave a short presentation introducing our robot and explaining its purpose. We actively engaged them by allowing them to place game artifacts into the robot’s intake, giving them a hands-on experience. Through this interaction, we were able to inspire multiple students to learn more about FIRST, teach them about what our team does, and explain how robotics competitions work.
December 10th, 2025
We organized a fundraiser to raise awareness about FIRST within our community while also collecting funds to support our team. During the event, we explained what FIRST is and how robotics competitions encourage innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving. Through this fundraiser, we connected with over 30 community members and raised money toward purchasing a 3D printer, which will allow us to design and manufacture custom parts to improve our robot’s performance in competitions.
December 13th, 2025
TechnoBolts Around the World
Our team has expanded its impact beyond Connecticut—and even beyond the United States—reaching communities in India, South Africa, and more to come, as we continue to grow our global outreach efforts.
We did a virtual outreach event for the school kids in South Africa. The outreach was held at 12:00 PM (SAST) and 4:00 AM (EST). We showed the kids our robot and some basic information on FLL and FTC
India
Held on February 2025
We did a virtual outreach event for the school kids in India. The outreach was held at 7:30 PM (GMT) and 6:00 AM (EST). We showed the kids our robot doing a gameplay and some basic information on FLL and FTC
South Africa
Held on Feb 2025