Vision and Theory
FIRST's vision can be defined through the citations of its founders or participants: Woodie Flowers, co-founder of FIRST says: "(...) It is like life. You never have enough information. You never have enough time . Whenever there is the competitive factor, then you should always be prepared with a strategy. created a microcosm of the real experience of engineering. " ; A FIRST Robotics Competition unites the thrill of the sport with science and technology to create a dynamic innovative game. FRC motivates and inspires students to explore the wonderful world of engineering and robotics. Dean Kamen, founder: "... to create a world where science and technology are appreciated, where young people dream of becoming heroes of science and technology ..."
Dean Kamen
Founder of the FIRST | FIRST
Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur and diligent promoter of science and technology. His passion and determination to help young people discover in the emotion of science and technology is the lung of FIRST.
Some inventions of Dean Kamen:
- First jet portable insulin
- Segway Human Transporter
- IndependenceTM 3000 IBOTTM Transporter (chair of wheels that climbs stairs)
- Crown stent designed for Johnson & Johnson
- HomeChoice TM (awarded Design News Medical Product of the Year, 1993)