The 14th annual Palmetto Regional FIRST Robotics competition is an intense three-day event showcasing robots developed and operated by dozens of high school teams from all over the world. The competition not only shows today’s children the opportunities the technological fields hold, but also that the areas of math, engineering, invention and science are interesting. Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 2101 N. Oak Street. Visit website for schedule. (843) 718-4592, www.myrtlebeachfirstrobotics.com