FIRST GLOBAL TEAM VIETNAM 2018
Team Vietnam consists of 4 students in FPT High school in Hanoi. We have always been intrigued by the mechanical anatomy of everything around us. For us, the FIRST Global Challenge has bridged the gap between nations. If there is one way that mankind as a whole can unite together as one being with the same ideas, it is through science and technology. It is our honour to represent the country of Vietnam to participate in this year’s competition. We hope to meet with others team in order to inspire our nation’s youth in the field of STEM.
With the fire and enthusiasm, the second time to return to the competition FIRST Global Challenge, the Vietnamese team aspires to confirm the stature of Vietnam on the international stage. This year’s competition will be held in Mexico in August.
Robotics and aspirations spread the spirit of science in the community.
The Vietnamese team participating in the FIRST Global Challenge 2018 competition will be led by Mr. Le Ngoc Tuan – IoT Technology Specialist and Robotics, and founder of Maker Hanoi, young people in Hanoi. The team consists of 5 members, including two members who participated in the FIRST Global contest in Washington, DC in 2017, Nguyen Giang Nam (Class 11A2, FPT High School) and Nguyen Tuan Ha (Class 11A1). , FPT High School).
The remaining three members are potential students and excellent performers from the Mini FIRST Vietnam Challenge with the participation of 10 North High Schools in the Hola Techday event on 22/4. You are Le Minh Quang (Grade 12, Specialist School), Tran Thao Nguyen (Class 10A1, FPT High School), Nguyen Phuong Nam (Class 10A3, FPT High School).
“In April-July, the team launched the robot idea, June-July organized robot installation and thematic training and up to August 13 to participate in the contest in Mexico. After the competition, we will continue the journey of inspiration for the young community in Vietnam. The program will help us familiarize ourselves with the international playing field and inspire young Vietnamese to participate actively in STEM activities, preparing future journey for the 4.0 period.” Nguyen Giang Nam shared.
But the road is not without obstacles.
In order to be able to participate in the FIRST Global Challenge in Mexico in 2018, the Vietnamese team will need to raise funds for travel, accommodation, meals, training equipment, training, professional robotics … This year, the organizing committee does not continue to sponsor the teams that make the team face many difficulties when it has to be self-sufficient. The team has now completed its application for funding and is working to reach out to businesses, organizations and individuals in the hope of getting support.
Mr. Nguyen Tuan Ha added: “Another great difficulty for us is the time is not much. You and Jiangnan must review the SAT and Quang are urgently preparing for the high school graduation exam, members must design robots, programming, robot control training, application for funding, Design of brand identity, implementation of communication products at the request of the organizers … By mid-June, the new team can concentrate all forces to stabilize the team and complete the “robot” for the contest. “The race in The FIRST Global Challenge 2018 is being urgently prepared, the difficulties will grow. But with a passion for science and a constant effort, the Vietnamese team is still trying to overcome all the challenges and affirm the position of the young generation not only in Vietnam but also in the international arena.
