New Zealand Blackbots Win The Rising Star Award At FIRST® Robotics WorldChampionships In Houston

FIRST® New Zealand is thrilled to announce that the New
Zealand Blackbots team has won the prestigious Rising Star
Award at the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition World
Championships in Houston, Texas.

The Rising Star Award
celebrates a team that has demonstrated exceptional skil,
spirit and passion for robotics. The New Zealand Blackbots
impressed the judges with their innovative approach,
teamwork, and dedication throughout the
competition.

The Blackbots, comprised of talented
students from Hawke’s Bay, competed against teams from
around the globe in a series of intense robotics challenges.
Their hard work and determination paid off, earning them
recognition as one of the standout teams of the
competition.

We
are incredibly proud of the New Zealand Blackbots for their
outstanding achievement at the World Championships,” said
FIRST® New Zealand Board Member Brendon White. “They have
shown exceptional skill, creativity, and teamwork, embodying
the values of FIRST®, Kaupapa Māori principles and
inspiring others with their passion for
robotics.” 

The Rising Star Award is a testament
to the dedication and talent of the New Zealand Blackbots
team members, mentors, and supporters. Their success is a
testament to the strength of the FIRST® robotics community
in New Zealand and the team’s commitment to
excellence.

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