Springdale robotics team prepares for competition in Dubai

SPRINGDALE — Community organizations and individuals have pledged thousands of dollars to help send a Tyson School of Innovation robotics team overseas to an international competition next month.

Root Negative One will represent the United States at this year’s FIRST Global Challenge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after taking the top honor at the U.S. championship in April. Teams representing more than 175 nations are expected Oct. 24-27 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

The Springdale team, in addition to designing its robot for the competition, has been raising money to pay for the trip for seven team members and three adults.

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