Robot Show & Competition is Saturday, 2/28 – FREE at UIC Pavilion
Do you have a Robot fan in your family? Great news! The FIRST Midwest Regional Robotics Competition finals are this Saturday, 2/28, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at UIC Pavilion. The Midwest Regional is FREE and open to the public! The FIRST Midwest Regional Robotics Competition is an intense three-day competition showcasing robots developed and operated by dozens of high school teams from all over the workd. The Midwest Regional’s goal is to show that science and engineering can be exciting and fun providing a spectator-friendly competition environment that has the feel of both a major sporting event and a rock concert, complete with special lighting, music, a large video wall and energetic announcers. More info at http://www.midwestfirst.org/about.php Parking is available for $7/day/vehicle at the parking structure east of the UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine. Come out and cheer for your favorite robot teams!
