Robotics

Highlander Robotics Reaches New Heights with First-Ever National Appearance

Governor Livingston High School’s (GLHS) Highlander Robotics Team, FTC 10785, made history by competing at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) New England (NE) Premier on April 17–18, 2026. This marks the first time in school history that a Governor Livingston robotics team has reached the national level. This year’s NE Premier brought together 55 teams from 17 states, and Highlander Robotics earned 5th place in the Martin Division. Their overall season performance placed them within the top 8% in New Jersey and the top 5% in the world — a testament to a season defined by grit and engineering excellence.