A group of local students got futuristic this weekend, as they prepared for a massive North American robotics competition.

The Halton District School Board hosted a kickoff event at Craig Kielburger Secondary School Saturday, ahead of the “Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology” or “FIRST” robotics competition season.

“FIRST” introduced a unique game that students will compete in during a broadcast streamed across North America.

Two alliances of three teams compete to score points with cubes and cones to “Charge-up” their community.”

Eight High School teams from Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills will be taking part in this year’s competition for a chance to build the best robot.

Eric Vienneau has the story.

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