FIRST Robotics hofstra university

FIRST Robotics Program

FIRST, an acronym for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology", is a non-profit organization whose mission is to generate interest in science and technology in today’s youth.

Festo has supported FIRST since it’s inception on Long Island in 2000, as it’s our corporate belief that this program is an investment in a brighter and more secure future for everyone involved.

Support consists of:

Donation of product for all teams
Direct financial support to the LI event
Engineering and manufacturing support for teams
We support on all local level and encourage our employees to get involve
Event volunteers

FIRST Robotics Hofstra

Regional FIRST Event and Location

March 23-25, 2020

March 26-28, 2020

Hempstead, NY, USA

David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex

Hofstra Univeristy, Hempstead

FIRST Kit Valve Operating Instructions

Need Festo parts to help build your robot? Call us today and be sure to tell us that you are a FIRST Robotics team member and receive a discount on parts!

Please contact the Festo Regional Contact Center if you require additional valve kits.

1-800-99-Festo (800-993-3786)

To download information on the valve assembly left click to view or right click and use "Save as" option to download it to your PC.

Valve Assembly Instruction Sheet

Troy Douglas FIRST Robotics Alumni

Festo and FIRST Alumni

Many people begin their career with FIRST before expanding within the field. Recent Festo new hires and interns are FIRST alumni.

FIRST Robotics Volunteers

Volunteers

FIRST Robotics Competition is currently looking for volunteers. Opportunities include Awards Assistant, Pit Administration, Crowd Control and more.

SBPLI Volunteers