Libyan youths take part in the annual First Tech Challenge, a country-wide robotics competition in Benghazi, Libya, on February 3. All photos: Abdullah Doma / AFP
Libyan youths take part in the annual First Tech Challenge, a country-wide robotics competition in Benghazi, Libya, on February 3. All photos: Abdullah Doma / AFP
Libyan youths take part in the yearly First Tech Challenge, a country-wide robotics competition, as regional qualifiers for Libya begin in the eastern city of Benghazi, on Febryary 3, 2022. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)
Libyan youths take part in the yearly First Tech Challenge, a country-wide robotics competition, as regional qualifiers for Libya begin in the eastern city of Benghazi, on Febryary 3, 2022. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)
Teams design, build and code robots to compete against each other.
Teams design, build and code robots to compete against each other.
Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology.
Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles.
Each season concludes with a regional championship, where college scholarships are available for winners.
Each season concludes with a regional championship, where college scholarships are available for winners.

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Libyan youths participate in the 'First Tech challenge' in Benghazi - in pictures

Teams design, build and code robots to compete against each other

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February 05, 2022

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Updated: February 05, 2022, 12:09 PM
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