The Bellport Middle School Lego Robotics team recently concluded their season with a first-place award in robot design. The team earned the award at the FIRST LEGO League Tournament at William Floyd High School.

To earn the award, the team presented their innovation project to a panel of judges and answered technical questions about their project, their robot design and their software code. The team also competed against 26 other teams in the categories of robot game high score, innovation project, programming and core values.

The South Country students prepared for the competition by building this year’s FIRST LEGO Challenge Missions. The 15 different mission models are built using Lego pieces and simple machines to create motion. The team had to design, build and program a challenge competition robot using Lego Spike Prime robot kits. These kits have a programming brick and motors that can attach to other Legos. One of the goals of the competition was to interact and manipulate as many of these mission models as possible.

The team members extend their thanks to their parents, friends, teachers and mentors, who offered support throughout the season.

Date Added: 3/26/2024