FIRST Robotics Team 1557 12 Volt Bolt is an inclusive organization made up of students and their mentors from throughout Lake County, Florida. We promote science and technology while developing vital life, career, and leadership skills. We build robots, but we also build relationships. As we spread FIRST's vision throughout our community, we ensure a stronger foundation for the future.
Our build team has two parts: the mechanical team and the electrical team. The mechanical team designs and builds the robot. The electrical team works with wiring and keeps the robot functioning.
The programming team programs the robot which tells what functions it needs to perform. The language currently being used is Java.
Our web team keeps our web site in working order. It is always a work in progress.
Our public relations team is in charge of raising money for the team and raising interest in our team around the community.
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from three out of every five Fortune 500 companies and nearly $12 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) and FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) for high-school students, FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) for 9 to 14-year-olds, (9 to 16-year-olds outside the U.S. and Canada) and Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL) for 6 to 9-year-olds. Gracious Professionalism™ is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.
