RAGE Robotics

RAGE robotics has been in existence since the fall of 1994, and is composed of high school students from East Hartford, Rockville, Tolland, and Manchester; the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy (CIBA); engineers; parents; teachers; and other volunteers. The team generally meets Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the East Hartford High School library (869 Forbes St.). After the game is released in the beginning of January, there is a 6-week build season in which the build team and other committees meet 2-4 times a week at either East Hartford or Rockville High School.

FIRST is a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math. Founded nearly 20 years ago by inventor Dean Kamen, the 2008-2009 FIRST season attracted over 196,000 students and over 85,000 mentors, coaches, and volunteers from 51 countries. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition and celebration where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path.