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First Step Robotics Secures Two-Year Young Start Funding

First Step Robotics Secures Two-Year Young Start Funding

November 2026

Two years of Young Start funding will support free, youth-led engineering and robotics through First Step Innovate.

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Hire Our Robot Dog & STEM Kits for Your Special Event!

Hire Our Robot Dog & STEM Kits for Your Special Event!

November 2026

Hire our interactive robot dog and STEM kits for birthdays, school events and community celebrations, with staff support.

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Digital Futures – Free STEM & AI Learning in North Edinburgh

Digital Futures – Free STEM & AI Learning in North Edinburgh

September 2026

Free weekly STEM and AI sessions will help children and young people in North Edinburgh explore technology.

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Welcoming MP Gregor Poynton to First Step Robotics

Welcoming MP Gregor Poynton to First Step Robotics

September 2026

MP Gregor Poynton visited First Step Robotics to see our engineering and technology programmes in action.

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First Step Robotics visits the Scottish Parliament

First Step Robotics visits the Scottish Parliament

August 2026

Our team met MSP Pauline Stafford at the Scottish Parliament to discuss widening access to robotics and technology education.

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Edoh receives the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award

Edoh receives the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award

August 2026

SAMEE has recognised Edoh’s commitment to inspiring and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds in STEM.

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Broxburn Gala Day 2026

Broxburn Gala Day 2026

August 2026

Robotics demonstrations and familiar faces made for a fantastic community day in Broxburn.

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Another Win for First Step Robotics at TeenTech Awards 2026

Another Win for First Step Robotics at TeenTech Awards 2026

July 2026

Kanav’s AirLink UAV System wins the Health Category at the TeenTech Awards 2026 in London.

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Celebrating young engineering talent

Celebrating Kanav Jain

June 2026

Celebrating Kanav Jain of First Step Robotics, named UK Young Engineer of the Year 2026.

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Learning worth sharing

Learning worth sharing - Family Tech Day and 123Robot Competition

June 2026

Family Tech Day brings families together through building, creativity and robotics competition.

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Preparing for the 123Robot Competition & Family Tech Open Day

Preparing for the 123Robot Competition & Family Tech Open Day

June 2026

Final preparations for a day of robotics competition, discovery and family learning.

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Celebrating Cailean’s contribution as a young volunteer

Celebrating Cailean’s contribution as a young volunteer

March 2026

Thanking Cailean for his patience, dedication and support for our youngest robotics learners.

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Kanav’s CanSat completes its mission at the ESA Regional Launch

Kanav’s CanSat completes its mission at the ESA Regional Launch

March 2026

A can-sized satellite designed with the Cambridge Electronics and Robotics Club collects weather and atmospheric data.

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A whole-school Robotics Day at St Ninian’s Primary School

A whole-school Robotics Day at St Ninian’s Primary School

March 2026

P1 to P7 pupils explore Micro:bits, mini robots, 123Robot challenges and our robot dog.

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First Step Robotics competes at the VEX IQ UK National Competition

First Step Robotics competes at the VEX IQ UK National Competition

March 2026

After practising through the holidays and after school, our team takes on Nationals in Telford.

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Our primary-age team makes its VEX IQ debut

Our primary-age team makes its VEX IQ debut

January 2026

Our new primary-age team competes at the National Robotarium after weeks of engineering and teamwork.

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3D Printing Workshop at First Step Robotics

3D Printing Workshop at First Step Robotics

December 2025

Volunteer and Senior Lift Engineer Medz shares practical 3D printing and engineering skills.

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Edoh showcases 2D and 3D artworks for Black History Month

Edoh showcases 2D and 3D artworks for Black History Month

November 2025

Explore Edoh’s 2D and 3D artworks and opportunities for exhibitions and creative workshops.

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Free Robotics Sessions at The Lex Davidson Library

Free Robotics Sessions at The Lex Davidson Library

October 2025

Free, hands-on robotics, coding and engineering sessions help local children explore STEM.

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Broxburn Gala Day 2025

Broxburn Gala Day 2025

August 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our robot demonstrations at Broxburn Gala Day.

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Family Tech Day 2025: learning and exploring robotics

Family Tech Day 2025: learning and exploring robotics

June 2025

A community day of practical robotics learning, supported by our volunteers and speakers.

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Robotics rescue mission with Linlithgow Scout Group

Robotics rescue mission with Linlithgow Scout Group

May 2025

Scouts explore how robotics can support rescue scenarios through model building and programming.

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Wonders of Space at the Edinburgh Science Festival

Wonders of Space at the Edinburgh Science Festival

April 2025

Robot racing, cardboard robots and a robot dog demo bring hands-on STEM to a family festival.

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Broxbots win the Design Award at FIRST Tech Challenge Regional

Broxbots win the Design Award at FIRST Tech Challenge Regional

April 2025

Broxburn Academy’s team is recognised for its engineering portfolio, robot drawings and design principles.

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Learning together at the VEX IQ UK National Robotics Competition

Learning together at the VEX IQ UK National Robotics Competition

March 2025

Young people from First Step Robotics and Broxburn United Robotics bring home new skills from Telford.

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First Place at the VEX IQ Regional Robotics Competition

First Place at the VEX IQ Regional Robotics Competition

February 2025

A regional victory at the National Robotarium earns the team a place at the UK National Championship.

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Free robotics workshops at St Paul’s RC Primary School

Free robotics workshops at St Paul’s RC Primary School

September 2024

St Paul’s pupils explore STEM in a free five-week robotics workshop supported by our volunteers.

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Connecting with our community at Gala Day 2024

Connecting with our community at Gala Day 2024

August 2024

Vee the robot dog helps connect with the community and inspire interest in STEM.

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Visiting the National Robotarium and meeting Ameca

Visiting the National Robotarium and meeting Ameca

August 2024

Our team explores the National Robotarium and meets Ameca, an advanced humanoid robot.

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First Step Robotics Wins Award at Cambridge Robotics Competition

First Step Robotics Wins Award at Cambridge Robotics Competition

June 2024

Representing Scotland at the FIRST Tech Challenge UK Finals, our team wins the Judges Award.

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