We are the Manchester Machine Makers, the robotics 4-H club & FIRST Tech Challenge team from Manchester, Vermont.
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Game Revealed! BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Manchester Machine Makers FTC #16221 gathered with the Cookie Clickers FTC #16850, the Bennington Bolts & Biscuits, the new team from Equinox Valley Middle School in Manchester, and a representative from the Rutland FTC team to view the worldwide livestream revealing the FIRST® CANOPY™ game BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX.The whole season draws…
Kick-off! FIRST® CANOPY™: BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 at high noon, the next season of the FIRST® Tech Challenge will be revealed! FIRST® CANOPY™: BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX is a game inspired by nature to challenge the creative engineering skills of youth worldwide. Teams, kids, parents, and all community members are invited to join the Manchester Machine Makers at the…
Robotics Day at the Manchester Community Library
Join the Manchester Machine Makers at the Manchester Community Library on Saturday, May 30, 11:00am – 1:00pm for a Robotics Show & Share event! Manchester Machine Makers (MMM), a 4-H sponsored FIRST® Tech Challenge team, is hosting a Robotics Meet-And-Greet for (Southern) Vermont at the Manchester Community Library. We will set up stations to teach…
Congratulations to the Team!
In the News!
- Teen robotics competition coming Saturday – Manchester Journal, Bennington Banner
- Manchester robotics team captures Think Award – Manchester Journal
FTC 16221 Manchester Machine Makers 