On July 2nd, an exhibition of current robotics teams was held at the State Capitol.  This event was an amazing opportunity to give students and educators a chance to learn more about starting or expanding robotics teams in each of our schools. The exhibition highlighted Hawai`i FIRST Robotics, Botball, FIRST LEGO League, VEX Robotics, Micro Robot, and Underwater ROV teams.

Read media coverage, view photos from this event and learn how you can get involved!

Recognizing the importance of promoting robotics at an early age and sustaining students' interest in STEM education throughout their schooling, the six robotics programs have joined together to form the Hawai`i Robotics Organizing Committee. This is the first time all six of the robotics programs are coordinating efforts to promote robotics education in elementary, middle and high schools statewide.

As a critical component of the Linge-Aiona Administration's Hawai`i Innovation Initiative, robotics engages students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and provides them with the teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to compete in the 21st century workplace.  We believe that by strengthening these aptitudes and abilities in our young people, we will build a brighter future for our state.