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Young Talents from Roraima Charm Public and Jurors in a Competition Marked by Innovation, Courage, and Overcoming, Ensuring a National Spot and Elevating the Name of Boa Vista in the Brazilian Educational Technology Scenario
The I’Robot robotics team, formed by young students from the Municipal Innovation Center (CMI) in Boa Vista, wrote a remarkable chapter in the history of technological education in Roraima by winning first place overall in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL). The tournament took place this weekend at the SESI gym in Manaus, bringing together 360 competitors from across the North region. After two days of intense competition, creativity, and much overcoming, the team secured the coveted spot for the national stage, which will be held in March 2026 in São Paulo.
The team, composed of Felipe Louçana (14 years old), Samuel Vargas (11 years old), Kauê Cavalcante (13 years old), and Isabele Vargas (13 years old), was guided by professor Diego Veloso, who highlighted the dedication and commitment of the students. According to him, the result reflects the consistent work of the CMI, an institution that has become a reference in innovation and technological education in the capital of Roraima. The information was initially reported by Folha Web, which followed the participation of the young people during the regional event.
Dedication, Technique, and Maturity Surprise Even the Jurors of the Competition
Throughout the events, I’Robot caught attention not only for the technical solutions implemented and the precision of the robot’s movements but also for the maturity displayed in each mission. “Among 360 competitors from the North region, the team stood out for their attitude, responsibility, and sparkle in their eyes,” reported professor Diego, emotional about the result.
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The tournament required the students to demonstrate much more than technological mastery. To advance at each stage, they needed to maintain calm, act strategically, and above all, work as a team. Each challenge completed reinforced the confidence of the young participants, who transformed the pressure of competition into fuel to go further.
One of the most talked-about moments of the event took place outside the traditional challenge table: the presentation of the innovation project, inspired by this season’s theme, “Unearthed.” The solution created by the students — a tool for accessibility aimed at colorblind archaeologists — received praise from other teams and evaluators, who highlighted the sensitivity and practical utility of the idea.
More Than Robotics: Friendship, Experience Exchange, and Life Lessons
The corridors of SESI also served as a stage for a learning experience that no robotics manual can teach. The exchange of buttons, conversations with teams from other states, the building of new friendships, and the feeling of belonging to a community of young scientists deeply marked the experience.
The team captain, Samuel Vargas, only 11 years old, described the tournament as a whirlwind of emotions and discoveries. “We experienced anxiety, fear, joy, and a strong desire to try again. I learned that courage, persistence, and teamwork make all the difference. It was my first FLL, and I am very happy,” he shared.
Meanwhile, the coordinator of the robotics course, Pedro Ribeiro, stated that the achievement crowns a year of hard work and discipline. “It hasn’t sunk in yet. We always tell the students that the tournament is not just about winning, but about living a journey that makes sense. They studied, faced challenges, and the result came with strength,” he emphasized.
The Journey Toward the National Stage and Its Impact on Education in Roraima
Qualification for the national tournament is more than a title: it represents recognition, visibility, and motivation for hundreds of students in Boa Vista who dream of pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The performance of I’Robot reinforces that, with encouragement and structure, young people from the North region can compete — and win — at a high level.
The team’s success also elevates the CMI as a hub of innovation and inspires new initiatives in municipal education. Now, the young scientists are preparing for the next stage, where they will compete with the best teams in the country in 2026.
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