And what a journey it was!

For months, our devoted students spent countless hours preparing for the competition, becoming real engineers, scientists, and thinkers. They met every Sunday, jumped on Zoom calls, and spent countless hours researching, testing, and discussing ideas.

Each session brought something new: debates about sustainable robot power, searching for ocean-related problems to solve, writing emails to companies for answers, and running mini-experiments at home.

The FLL theme, "Submerged," challenged them to explore and protect the world beneath the ocean’s surface.

Our team researched how marine biologists study sea life and the environmental problems they face—from noisy, polluting boats to energy waste in deep-sea exploration. The result? 

Two breathtaking solutions that showcase brilliant kid coding and engineering!

1. The Flying Hydro-Boat
Imagine a research vessel that is clean, quiet, and fast. Our students designed a hydrogen-powered, solar-assisted research vessel that glides smoothly above the water. This eliminates noise and pollution, allowing scientists to collect data safely and comfortably while producing only water vapor as exhaust—a true vision of eco-friendly science!

2. The Robo Crab: The Self-Sufficient Ocean Monitor
Meet the Robo Crab, our underwater explorer. Powered by piezoelectric energy — electricity created from water movement, sound, and vibrations—it's a self-sufficient robot that doesn't need batteries. It can measure temperature, pH, salinity, oxygen, and turbidity, helping scientists understand the impact of climate change. One of our students proudly called it "a crab that never sleeps."

In addition to their innovation project, our students designed and coded a LEGO robot to complete a series of ocean-themed missions. Every gear, attachment, and line of code was crafted with care.

When it was time to compete, the robot performed flawlessly, scoring 275 points and winning the prestigious 🏆 Best Robot Design Award! We still remember the cheers, the high-fives, and the proud smiles that filled the room.

As their coach, I can confidently say the true reward wasn’t the trophy — it was the growth I witnessed.

Our students learned how to:

• Work as a real engineering team—listening, sharing, and supporting each other.
• Solve complex problems with creativity and persistence.
• Present their ideas confidently to judges and peers.
• And above all, believe that they can change the world through innovation.

Competitions like FIRST LEGO League give children the perfect mix of fun, challenge, and purpose. They teach that technology isn't just about robots—it’s about solving problems, helping people, and protecting our planet. 
Through ICEskool’s Robotics & Coding programs, our students get the STEM skills, mindset, and confidence to become the innovators of tomorrow.
This experience has shown our team that innovation has no limits. We can’t wait for the new FLL challenge in 2026 and look forward to diving into the next big problem!
Are you interested in giving your child a head start in coding for kids, robotics, and real-world problem-solving? Let’s talk!