ROBOTICON 2026 kicked off on Saturday, October 3rd, at the HCPS-FCDI STEM Center, with a smorgasbord of science, tech, engineering and manufacturing related fun!
The Caribbean American National Development Organization, Inc. (CANDO) and Inventhers launched CANDO TIDES Innovation Team, a new elementary and middle school STEM program. Middleton High School Robotics students shared their work in FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition with guests. Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation showcased Electrathon cars 
and the Murchie-Irwin Family provided a fabulous Jr. Combat Robotics experience.
We’re very grateful to our friends at SOFWERX and University of
South Florida College of Education and Coalition for Science Literacy for coming out to talk to students and support the kick off.
Next Up: Saturday, October 10th, local FIRST Tech Challenge teams will enjoy an FTC Build & Scrimmage Day, from 1pm to 5pm, and on Sunday, October 11th, Horizon West Robotics is hosting an REC Foundation Achieve competition. Visit our Games page to learn more and secure Guest tickets here.