Crystal Lake Robotics

Crystal Lake Robotics was created to further interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) within our community: McHenry County, Illinois. By developing STEM interests in our youth, we create opportunities for individuals and for organizations seeking to employ young, talented individuals with ties to the community.

How do you encourage students to develop their interests in STEM fields? Challenge them to a competition. Students design, build, and program robots to solve problems in a game challenge. Along the way they pick up business, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills.

What is FIRST?

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by Dean Kamen, the renowned inventor of the Segway and other innovations. For more information on FIRST and the details of the progression, visit the US FIRST Site

Local Robotics News

• See FIRST Robotics in person and meet the teams!  FTC Team 6007 Octopi is hosting two robotics demonstrations in July
  • July 9th at the Crystal Lake Public Library from 1:30 - 5:00.  Come see live FLL and FTC demonstrations.
  • July 15th at the Cary Public Library from 1:30 - 5:00.  Live FLL, FTC, and FRC demonstrations. 
• FLL Team 6159, Fruit Salad won the third place programming award at the Open European Championship in Pamplona, Spain.  Read more on their web site.
• FTC Team 6007, Octopi won the Rockwell Collins Innovate award at the Indiana State Tournament.  Read more on their web site.