Reflection and Our Next Steps

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your support, we won the Rookie All-Star Award and ranked the 4th place out of 53 teams at the Ventura County Regional, securing our spot in the FIRST Championship!

Our journey at the regional was incredible—we exchanged knowledge with students worldwide, learned from top teams, and refined our skills. Check the Updates section to see what we gained and contributed!

Preparations for the FIRST Championship

Now, we are preparing for the FIRST Championship, where we’ll compete against 600 teams globally. Our goal is to win at the Championship and bring home the Championship "Rookie All-Star" award. In the meantime, we are showcasing Armenia on the world stage, achieving our larger mission—getting more students involved in STEM and robotics.

We’re halfway there, but we need your support to take the next step. Additional funding for travel, robot parts, and other expenses will help us proudly represent Armenia internationally.

Join us—help bring Armenian innovation to the world and empower future generations! 🚀

How everything began

You can familiarize yourself with the past experience reading below.

Potential beyond our borders

Over half of Armenia’s youth attend STEM labs, gaining valuable skills. While 30+ major international STEM and robotics competitions are held annually, Armenian students face limited opportunities and resources to participate and showcase their products and skills globally. This restricts our global exposure and ability to engage with international advancements. We aspire to compete, advance, and win, but without access to these opportunities, our skills and potential remain untapped.

'Armathronics' at the FIRST Robotics Competition

As a solution, to boost Armenia’s presence in international STEM competitions and to showcase the capacity of Armenian students, we’ve formed Armathronics, a team of 19 members, including 15 Armath students, 3 mentors, ready for the challenge. We set a goal of winning one of the rookie awards: the Rookie All-Star Award, Rookie Inspiration Award or Rookie Team Spirit Award.

Our mentors, along with support from our Armenian-American peers and an experienced mentor from America, provide guidance, technical advice, and financial backing. This initiative paves the way for Armenia’s future in the FIRST Robotics Competition, opening doors for the next generation of Armenian students to shine globally.

Armenia takes a bold step into the future of technology and innovation by participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition. This campaign is not just about a competition; it’s about empowering the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators to shape the future.

The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a global event where high school teams compete with their robots in challenging matches, combining the excitement of sports with science and technology. FRC offers valuable prospects for students, making it a worthwhile experience for Armenia to join. 

Students gaining access to a global network of peers

Out of 17,000 Armath students, we are the 15 selected with deep knowledge of programming and robotics, chosen to be the first to take on the challenge of participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Both our fellow students and future teams will benefit from the experience we pass on, strengthening Armenia’s presence in international competitions.

We have divided our team into several groups with specific responsibilities.

Familiarize yourself with the process.

Q&A

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ALGORITHM OF THE FUTURE

In Armath Engineering Makerspaces, children aged 10-18 are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through interactive after-school classes, exciting competitions, innovative camps and more. 

Program implementation & development of the methodology is driven by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

Mission

Empower the younger generation with the skills and mindset needed for the future economy by encouraging and unlocking engineering talent and creativity.