Welcome!

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

Registration is Now Open for 2024-25: New and Returning Members

Complete Registration on or Before November 20, 2024

See our How to Join page for details and our registration link.

Lightning's Mission 

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