MCAST Robotics Team shines at FIRST global competition in Panama

Representing Malta among the world’s most talented young innovators

The Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) at MCAST has achieved remarkable success at the FIRST Global Robotics Competition, held this year in Panama, proudly representing Malta among the world’s most talented young innovators.

In the final rounds, MCAST’s students formed an alliance with teams from Serbia, Lithuania, and Kenya, achieving an outstanding second place in the semifinal. Competing against 181 countries, the MCAST team ranked an impressive 19th overall in the initial stages, securing a place among the top 24 teams worldwide to qualify for the playoffs.

In the final rounds, MCAST’s students formed an alliance with teams from Serbia, Lithuania, and Kenya, achieving an outstanding second place in the semifinal.In the final rounds, MCAST’s students formed an alliance with teams from Serbia, Lithuania, and Kenya, achieving an outstanding second place in the semifinal.

The students were accompanied by Director Conrad Vassallo and Deputy Director Thomas Gatt, whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout the competition. This achievement reflects the students’ technical skill, creativity, and teamwork, while also showcasing MCAST’s commitment to excellence in robotics, innovation, and technology education.

MCAST extended its appreciation to all sponsors and partners whose support made this success possible, marking another proud moment for the Institute of ICT and for Malta on the global stage. Team Malta was supported by eSkills Malta Foundation, MITA, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Teamsport Malta, and HSBC Malta Foundation.

This achievement reflects the students’ technical skill, creativity, and teamwork.This achievement reflects the students’ technical skill, creativity, and teamwork.

The Institute of Information and Communication Technology at MCAST offers various entry points to successfully obtain the required qualifications with the possibility to continue furthering one’s studies at higher levels. Qualifications focus on networking, software development, and data analytics. This Institute works closely with the industry to keep courses relevant to their needs while providing the best training using the latest tools and emerging technologies.

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