Team Ireland is composed of 15 talented and enthusiastic students, from all over the country, who have all chosen to proudly represent our nation in this year’s FIRST Global Challenge, to be held in Greece. We utilise our diverse backgrounds and experiences, ranging from urban technology enthusiasts to rural farming experts, to provide a unique perspective to the team.

This year’s theme ’Feeding The Future’ resonates strongly with us due to Ireland’s strong dependence on farming and agriculture not only for its importance to the Irish economy, but also for its benefits to the environment and the surrounding communities. This competition has given us the opportunity to deepen our sense of appreciation and further our understanding of these sectors. We understand that their sustainability is crucial to the stability and evolution of our nation. Utilising our Team’s expertise and taking advantage of the advancements in robotics and science, we aim to innovate new technology within these sectors, finding solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise environmental impact. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies into our farming methods, we hope to build a more resilient and sustainable future, not only for Ireland but also for the world.

Adi – Hi, I’m Adi, I’m 17 years old. I play cricket nationally and I’m interested in cars. In school I study physics, chemistry and engineering. I’m intrigued by STEM and I’m excited to participate in this year’s FGC.

Daniel – Hi, I’m Daniel. I’m 17. I am passionate about music and cars, and I study Physics and Business. I am excited for the FIRST Global Challenge Athens, and I am eager to contribute my skills to my team.

Dhruv – Hi I’m Dhruv, I am 15. I participated in the FIRST LEGO League and qualified to the all Ireland national finals. I am very excited to take part in the FIRST Global Challenge so I can meet new people and learn new skills.

Elliot – Hi, my name is Elliot and I’m 16 years old. I enjoy the challenges and puzzles involved in STEM. I find robotics to be an enjoyable, productive creative outlet. I hope to do well while representing my country this year in the FIRST Global Challenge.

Hadi – Hi, my name’s Hadi and I just turned 16, I am currently studying Biology, Chemistry and LCPE. I’m looking forward to using my interest in coding to aid in the FIRST Global Challenge partaking in Greece in 2024. I took part in the PI maths competition.

Jenna – Hi, I’m Jenna, I’m 17 and I’m interested in sport and programming. In school I study physics and computer science and I take part in STEM competitions. I am looking forward to learning new skills and meeting new people in Greece.

Joanna – Hi, I’m Joanna. I’m 16, I like to play volleyball and I have an interest in maths. I hope that participating in the FIRST Global Challenge will give me the opportunity to further my STEM knowledge.

Joel – Hello, my name is Joel and I am 17 – I am passionate about sports and music. I have been taking part in STEM competitions for over five years. I hope to use my experience to help my team in this year’s competition in Greece.

Pranav – Hi, I’m Pranav. I am 17 years old. I love maths and playing basketball. I have competed in STEM based competitions for 3 years, and I’m extremely excited to use the skills and experience I have gained to represent Ireland in this year’s FIRST Global Challenge.

Ryan – Hi, my name is Ryan and I am 18 years old. Throughout my life I have had a great interest in STEM and have competed in many STEM-based competitions. I can’t wait to participate in the FIRST Global Challenge this year.

Sean – Hi, I’m Sean, I am 17 years old. I enjoy playing sports and making watches. I study Geography, Physics and Business in school. I am looking forward to participating and meeting other teams at the competition in Greece.

Shafi – Hello my name is Shafi and I’m 16, I study biology and chemistry at school. I play basketball and cricket and look forward to further improving my understanding of STEM through the FIRST Global competition.

Sophia – Hi, I’m Sophia. I’m 17 years old and have been doing robotics for over 5 years. I want to pursue a career in STEM and am looking forward to competing in this year’s competition as well as meeting the other teams in Greece.

T.J – Hi, I’m T.J., a 16-year-old who loves sports, playing guitar, and creating things. I’m into all fields of STEM, from making HHO generators to off-grid gaming systems. I own an advertising company and can’t wait to join the FIRST Global Challenge.

Yanto – My name is Yanto Carrothers. I’m 16 years old and this it’s my 5th year in competitive robotics. I am really looking forward to FIRST Global Challenge as I’m going to learn so much whilst being involved.

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