The “FIRST Global Challenge” robotics competition takes place for the first time in Greece with the participation of 193 countries from all over the world
In the international student robotics competition “First Global Challenge”, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended on Saturday morning. The competition is being held for the first time in Greece, with the participation of national teams from 193 countries.
In his greeting, Mr. Mitsotakis pointed out:
“Welcome. Dean, thank you so much for organizing this amazing contest. I would like to welcome you all to Athens, Piraeus.
It is a great honor to host you here. There is so much positive energy in this stage. 193 countries are represented here – a special round of applause to each of you.
I just came back from the United Nations General Assembly and as I entered the stadium I thought: what a different mindset, our generation is struggling against all the problems but you are sending us a message about how to work together to solve the problems of tomorrow.
Congratulations on being here. Again, this is not just about building the best robot or winning the competition, this is about meeting other people, building friendships and understanding the value of cooperation and respect.
Greece was the place where not only democracy was born, but also the Olympic Games. And much of the science involved in building these robots was first invented in this country. Just think of the important ancient philosophers and mathematicians who first pondered these complex problems.
I have tremendous confidence in your generation. Your brains will help us solve the complex problems of tomorrow.
Therefore, I wish you to have a good time, enjoy this competition, enjoy Athens, make good friendships and I am sure that your presence here in Athens, these memories will accompany you for the rest of your life.
Anyway, welcome again and I wish you all the best.”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Digital Governance Konstantinos Kyranakishad the opportunity to learn about the “First Global Challenge” competition from its founder Dean Kamenchat with competing students and see the robots they’ve built.
“Robotics sets in schools are gaining ground even more. I am happy that we have such a strong representation”, said the Prime Minister at the stand of the Greek team, which is made up of 100 students from all over the country and has distinguished itself in previous competitions.
“No one can succeed alone, we need each other, each other’s strength so that we can all have a better future together”, said the teacher from the Greek team Kostas VassiliouPresident of Eduact.
“Even if this is a lesson from today. That’s exactly what we’ve been talking about at the UN: in a time of great division, to be able to work together to tackle some big challenges, like climate change, the challenges of artificial intelligence. If we cannot get along with each other as countries, we will not be able to solve the problems. So you show us the way”, noted Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The “First Global Challenge” competition is an international Olympic-style robotics competition, in which participating teams of students are invited to build and program a competitive robot, as well as to collaborate on specific subject areas related to the biggest challenges facing the world. the planet. The theme of this year’s competition is sustainable food production.
Source: Skai
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