263 Chat: Zim Robotics Team Ready To Conquer The World

I am excited to be part of the 2020 Zimbabwe National Robotics Team that is participating in one of the world’s biggest challenges in robotics, the FIRST Global Challenge.

FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology.” This robotics challenge, done the Olympic style, started in 2017 and Zimbabwean students have been participating since.

The 2020 team includes Ropafadzo Baera, L6 student at Tynwald High; Artwell Kumbirai, U6 at Mabvuku High; Mitchell Musadziruma, L6 student at Tynwald High, Tariro Chiadzwa, L6 at Glenview 1 High and myself Marlvern Chimbwanda, U6 at Mufakose 1 High and the team captain.

It is a great honour to represent my country where over 170 countries are participating. FIRST Global is more than a robotics challenge, as we have acquired so much experience, technical and soft skills.

“It has made me more aware of my surroundings I really didn’t give much attention to what is around me but, now when I see a problem I try to think about how I can improve the situation using the resources around me,” said Ropafadzo.



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