Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Innovators Head to Robotics Challenge
A team of Saint Lucian students will represent the island at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, an Olympics-style international robotics competition. The team built a robot with ball-shooting capabilities under the theme 'Igniting Innovation'.
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A team of Saint Lucian innovators will represent the island in Incheon, South Korea, at this year’s FIRST Global Challenge from October 7 to 10, 2026.
The team of students built a robot with ball-shooting capabilities designed to propel an object into a goal under the theme 'Igniting Innovation'.
For the third consecutive year, the Saint Lucia-based technology company Orbtronics has served as FIRST Global’s facilitating partner in Saint Lucia, spearheading the team’s development of this technology.
Sherguan Roserie, co-founder of Orbtronics, emphasised the importance of this achievement, not just for the technology company, but for the nation as a whole.
The captain of Team Saint Lucia, Matthew George, explained how his team managed to build the robot in time for the event by listening to one another, sharing responsibilities, and following the engineering process.
Team Saint Lucia’s participation in the FIRST Global Challenge this year is sponsored by LUCELEC and Republic Bank through its Power to Make a Difference programme.
The competition brings together some of the world’s most innovative minds from over 190 countries.
The team’s participation continues to be a beacon for young students growing up interested in technology and robotics that there are avenues to pursue their passions.
Key facts
- The FIRST Global Challenge will take place in Incheon, South Korea, from October 7 to 10, 2026.
- The team built a robot with ball-shooting capabilities under the theme 'Igniting Innovation'.
- Orbtronics has served as FIRST Global’s facilitating partner in Saint Lucia for the third consecutive year.
- Team Saint Lucia’s participation is sponsored by LUCELEC and Republic Bank.
Three perspectives
Neutral
The team's participation in the competition is a significant achievement for Saint Lucia. The event provides a platform for young students to showcase their skills and pursue their passions in technology and robotics. The outcome of the competition will be closely watched.
Positive
The team's participation in the competition is a testament to the island's growing talent in technology and robotics. The event provides an opportunity for the team to learn from other participants and gain valuable experience. The team's success will inspire other young students to pursue careers in technology and robotics.
Negative
The competition will be challenging for the team, and there is a risk that they may not perform well. The team's participation is dependent on sponsorship, which may not be available in the future. The event may also highlight the limitations of the island's technology and robotics sector.
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