Caribbean shines at 2023 ‘Robotics Olympics’ in Singapore

 

The 2023 FIRST Global Challenge, themed ‘Hydrogen Horizons,’ an annual competition dubbed the “Olympics” of the robotics world, came to a conclusion in Singapore, with students and experts from the Caribbean standing out among 191 nations showcasing their talent, innovation, and commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The event ran from October 7 – 10 and witnessed an impressive display of teamwork, creativity, and technological prowess. The competition focused on exploring the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, challenging participants to design and build robots capable of producing, storing, transporting, and converting hydrogen.