This page shows all the robotics tutorials listed without specific grouping. Each tutorial is short, on specific topic, has a video. Tutorials are structured in sequence in Courses.
Short, direct, and almost identical every time. This 10 out of 10 tutorial from the FIRST LEGO League 2025-2026 UNEARTHED competition puts the Smaller Pancake box robot and the Site Marking attachment through ten flag deliveries for Mission 15.
Sometimes the best final run is the one that does exactly one job. In this FLL 2025 UNEARTHED competition tutorial, the Smaller Pancake box robot uses the Site Marking attachment to carry the flag straight from base to its destination in under ten seconds.
When the attachment is simple, preparation makes all the difference. In this 10 out of 10 tutorial for the FIRST LEGO League 2025–2026 UNEARTHED competition, the Smaller Pancake box robot and the Forum attachment deliver the collected artifacts to Mission 14: Forum across ten consecutive attempts.
Sometimes the most effective solutions are also the most straightforward. In Mission 14: Forum from the FIRST LEGO League UNEARTHED season, the Smaller Pancake box robot uses a lightweight pinless attachment to deliver the collected artifacts safely into the scoring area.
Long runs are an excellent test of consistency. In this ten-attempt tutorial from the FIRST LEGO League 2025–2026 UNEARTHED competition, we put the Smaller Pancake box robot and the M14 and M15 transport attachment through one of the longest runs on the field.
This run asks the robot to think several missions ahead. In the FLL 2025 UNEARTHED competition, the Smaller Pancake box robot crosses almost the entire field with a multi-purpose M14 and M15 attachment, places the Mission 15: Site Marking flag, collects the opposing team's minecart, and brings it with previously collected artifacts to the left base for Mission 14: Forum.
Even a simple lifting mechanism depends on a precise approach. In this 10 out of 10 analysis of Mission 13: Statue Rebuild from the FIRST LEGO League 2025–2026 UNEARTHED competition, we put the Smaller Pancake box robot and the Statue Rebuild attachment through ten consecutive attempts.
A small turn creates the clearance needed for a clean lift in Mission 13: Statue Rebuild. In this FIRST LEGO League 2025-2026 UNEARTHED competition tutorial, the Smaller Pancake box robot powers an active lifting attachment to raise the statue from the right base.
Power and consistency can go hand in hand. In this ten-run FIRST LEGO League UNEARTHED season test, the Smaller Pancake box robot and the Silo attachment tackle Mission 8, demonstrating why three well-balanced strikes produce such dependable results.
Sites are outlined on the mat wireframe.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
Sand is considered completely cleared when the pull activator is past the line on the mat.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
Technicians may open ore blocks by hand to reveal the fossilized artifact when completely in home (see Mission 14).
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
Your team’s minecart must pass completely through the mineshaft entry to score points for this mission.
It is not possible to earn the bonus if there is no opposing team or in remote competitions.
No Equipment Constraint: The mission model cannot earn points if it is touching equipment at the end of the match.
In this tutorial, we share a tip for organizing robot attachments in the FIRST LEGO League challenge. By designing attachments to hook onto the table edge, you can keep them close at hand for quick swaps, saving time and reducing mistakes.
Options include building hooks into the attachment design or using small separate hooks. This method is used by many teams and is a practical way to stay organized during competitions.
In this video tutorial, we demonstrate a full run for the FIRST LEGO League 2024-2025 SUBMERGED challenge, completing all missions in a single sequence. Each mission is shown individually beforehand, with close-up views of how the attachments work and the principles behind their design. All attachments are pinless, making them quick to change during the run, though aligning and loading the robot still requires practice. The strategy involves moving from one base to the other while accomplishing as many missions as possible, including retrying those close to base when needed.
While the complete run takes longer than the official 2.5 minutes, the focus here is on demonstrating reliability, consistency, and the trade-offs between time and scoring points. In some cases, missions are skipped to focus on higher-value tasks, but in this run, we aim to complete them all. The result is a strong performance that comes close to the maximum possible score.
The programming process for accomplishing M01 Coral Nursery, M02 Shark, M03 Coral Reef, and M04 Scuba Diver of the FIRST LEGO League 2024-2025 SUBMERGED Challenge is straightforward, despite covering multiple missions in one run. Each mission is accomplished with a simple and reliable approach that minimizes the impact on overall run accuracy.
The code consists mainly of movement blocks and gyro turns, allowing for consistent navigation between mission models. By keeping the programming uncomplicated, the robot can perform pushing, collecting, and delivering tasks efficiently without introducing unnecessary complexity, ensuring a smooth and dependable multi-mission run.