MASON, Mich. (WILX) – A FIRST Robotics Competition district qualifier took place in Mason this weekend, with teams competing to advance to the state level competition.
Teams had six weeks to build a robot after the FIRST Robotics organization released the scenario. Mason High School has been running competitions for 10 years and over 50 teams participate.
“We want the best for kids. We want to build them into good human beings. Help them to be good members of society. Experience STEM, but more importantly understand that helping people is an important factor and how you can be a good community member in society,” said Ben Shoemaker, program director for Mason Robotics Team, the Tractor Technicians…