Welcome to the official homepage of Lightning Robotics, FIRST team 862! We joined the FIRST Robotics Competition in 1999, and operate out of the Plymouth-Canton Community School District in Southeast Michigan.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to develop STEM and business skills, and to instill the Lightning Robotics values of STRIKE.

Student leadership,
Teamwork,
Resilience,
Inspiration,
Knowledge, and
Engagement

This weekend, we will be competing in Detroit!


2024 Game Challenge
The game is different each year, so here is a video description of this year’s game challenge


Location
Renaissance High School

6565 Outer Dr W

Detroit, MI 48235

Map & Directions


Schedule

Friday, March 29, 2024

 8:00AM-10:30AM    Pits Open

                   Inspections

10:30AM-11:00AM    Opening Ceremonies 

11:00AM-1:00PM     Qualification

                   Matches 

 1:00PM-2:00PM     Lunch 

 2:00PM-7:00PM     Qualification

                   Matches

 8:00PM*           Pits Close 


Saturday, March 30, 2024 

 8:00AM            Pits Open 

 9:00AM-9:30AM     Opening Ceremonies

 9:30AM-12:30PM    Qualification

                   Matches 

12:30PM-1:00PM     Alliance

                   Selections 

 1:00PM-2:00PM     Lunch 

 2:00PM-5:30PM     Playoff Matches

                   and Awards

 6:30PM*           Pits Close


* Pits close 1 hour after the end of the last match of the day

  Schedule subject to change.

  All times are estimated and vary based on the flow of the event.


Livestream Video


Event info and Match Schedule


General Info for Spectators at FIRST Events

Events are often quite loud. We strongly recommend ear protection -- ear muffs, etc. -- for small children and anyone that is sensitive to loud environments.