07 Oct CNA: ‘Olympic-style’ robotics competition hosted by Singapore a springboard for growth, says organiser

Teams from more than 190 countries will compete in the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore – the first time the competition is held in Southeast Asia. An international robotics competition that kicked off in Singapore on Saturday (Oct 7) has been a “springboard” for the growth of robotics in some participating countries, said its organiser. Held until Oct 10, the annual robotics event organised by US-based non-profit group FIRST Global will bring together thousands of students from 191 countries to compete in a contest that highlights the importance of renewable energy and its potential to create a better future for all.