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Kerala-based robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event in South Bend, Indiana. The competition, held June 18–21, featured 106 student teams from several countries showcasing innovations in robotics, AI, engineering and software development. George said the role was an honour and contribution to STEM.

New Delhi/Kochi: In a significant recognition for India's growing footprint in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Michiana Premier Event, one of the leading international robotics competitions held in the United States.

Hailing from Kerala, George, served on the international judging panel for the FTC Michiana Premier Event held in South Bend, Indiana, from June 18 to June 21.

His appointment marks the first time an Indian citizen has been inducted into the high-level panel that evaluates student innovations at one of the flagship events organised by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a globally-renowned non-profit promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The event brought together 106 student teams from multiple countries, with participants aged between 12 and 18 showcasing innovations in robotics, Artificial Intelligence, engineering design and software development.