Firewall Robotics FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) Team (#35763) was established in 2026. Our mission aligns with FIRST®'s mission to provide a student‑centered program that builds STEM and problem-solving skills, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and real‑world engineering experience.
Firewall Robotics is part of Maple Lawn Robotics and a proud member of the PIE3 nonprofit organization. Our team is affiliated with Lime Kiln Middle School. Our team currently includes two coaches and eight team members, all 8th graders. Our goal for 2026 is to inspire other newcomers to join the FIRST® community and build a robot of their own.
Outreach
- Spread the word about STEM to other middle school students
- Explore STEM with neurodivergent children
- Participate in Howard County STEM Night
- Guide startup teams
- Field share
Fundraising
- Researched and outreached to over 100 local businesses
- Presented in person to GP
Our Sponsors
- PIE3
- PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF SILVER SPRING, LLC
- The Maple Lawn Homeowners Association
- The Pediatrics Center
-Newton Engineering & Product Development
- Lime Kiln Middle School
- Deltabots 35826
- The Peck Family
- LOHM Lewicky, O'connor, Hunt & Meiser
- REV Robotics
- goBILDA
Our Team
- Outreach Lead - Grant V
- Social Media Lead - Michael
- Mechanical Lead - Alex
- Electrical Lead - Isaac
- CAD Lead - Gavin
- Team Lead - Grant L
- Fundraising Lead - Michael
- Software Lead - Landon
FIRST® a life-changing global community of mentors, educators, volunteers, sponsors, parents, and alumni who are dedicated to helping all young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed. FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
In the season of 2026-2027, RTX presents BIOBUZZ™, a new challenge released on September 12, 2026. FIRST Tech Challenge teams will use engineering skills and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world. BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season.
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