AI + FIRST Competition
Welcome to the AI + FIRST Video Competition — where your imagination becomes the star!
This challenge invites students to create an 8–30 second AI-powered video that inspires others to join FIRST. Whether you want to show the excitement of robotics today, imagine wild futuristic worlds, or build a story no one has ever seen before, this is your space to be bold, creative, and unapologetically imaginative. Use tools like Sora, Veo, Pika, Runway, or anything you love — mix real robot clips, animation, or sci-fi scenes, and create something that makes people say, “Wow… I want to join FIRST too!”
Have fun, take risks, and let your creativity lead the way!
Eligibility
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Open to all students in Grades 4–12
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Solo or team submissions allowed
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Multiple entries welcome
WHAT TO CREATE
Create an 8–30 second AI-generated video that inspires others to join FIRST. Your video can show what FIRST is like today, imagine the future of robotics, or tell a creative story—as long as it encourages people to explore FIRST.
Video Requirements
Submission Process
Note: By submitting, you give permission for your video to be uploaded to the official FTC 21229 YouTube playlist.
Timeline
December 9, 2025
Submission opens!
December 31, 2025
Deadline for all submissions.
January 1 - 10, 2026
Judging period.
January 10, 2026
Winners announced!
Judged Awards
Grand Prize
Best Creativity
Best FIRST Spirit
About $200 Value
Best overall video (highest judge score).
$100
Awarded for the most original, engaging, and imaginative video concept and storytelling.
$100
Awarded to the video that best showcases Gracious Professionalism®, Coopertition®, and the core values of FIRST.
Best Technical & AI Innovation
$100
Awarded for the strongest use of AI tools and technical robotics concepts, clearly explained and creatively implemented.
Note: FTC 21229 members cannot win these awards.
Community Awards
Engagement counted 12/09/25 → 1/7/26 at 11:59 PM PSTVideos appear on the FTC 21229 YouTube channel.
Grand Prize
People's Choice
$100
Most Views during the voting window
Best Technical & AI Innovation
People's Favorite
$100
Most likes during the voting window.
Note: FTC 21229 members cannot win these awards.
Prize Options
🏆 Grand Prize — Winner Chooses ONE (~$200 Value)
🥈 Category & Community Awards — Winner Chooses ONE ($100 Value)
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🎧 AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancelation)
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🚁 DJI Tello Quadcopter Drone (for beginner)
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💳 $200 Amazon Gift Card
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📸 Instax Mini 12
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🔊 JBL Grip Speaker
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🎥 Aurzen EAZZE D1 Smart Projector
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🎧 Sony WH-CH720N
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💳 $100 Amazon Gift Card
Example Videos
To help participants understand the creative style and possibilities, here are sample videos created by FTC 21229:
Examples Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/ai-first-robotics
These examples illustrate:
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AI-generated storytelling
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How FIRST themes can appear
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The intended creative direction
Note: 21229 videos are demonstration only and not eligible for prizes.