Welcome to the website for FIRST® Robotics Team 2655, The Flying Platypi. We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit robotics outreach organization based in Colfax, North Carolina. Our team is comprised of local high school students, volunteers, and professional engineers.
ABOUT FIRST
What if every person who participates in high school athletics could go pro? In FIRST everyone has that opportunity! A sport of the mind, FIRST provides participants from ages 6-18 with an immersive, hands on experience in engineering, science, and math while learning vital teamwork and leadership skills. Read More…
ABOUT US
Since our founding in 2007, our mission has been to inspire young adults to pursue careers in science and technology through a fun, yet competitive, robot build season. In addition to building robots, we try to spread the excitement of science, technology, and engineering through year-round community outreach, mentoring, and charity events. Read More…