Hawai‘i FIRST Robotics (HFR) is a 501 (c)(3) organization that coordinates robotics tournaments and expos for teams of students ages 6 through 18 in Hawai’i. HFR serves as the official partner in Hawai’i for FIRST LEGO League Explore, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge, programs of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). HFR shares and implements the rules and guidelines of FIRST. Through these programs, HFR works to “motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.” HFR was formerly known as Hawai’i FIRST LEGO League (HFLL). The name was changed to accurately reflect all of the FIRST programs that HFR is responsible for coordinating.
Hawai‘i FIRST® Vision
To excite and challenge students to pursue opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Hawai‘i FIRST® Mission
To develop and sponsor FIRST® Robotics events that bring teams together to share and learn while having fun
