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To celebrate National Robotics Week, watch how these robots battle other robots in this high-octane, high school competition. Inside this Microsoft Hardware lab in Redmond, several engineers donate their time to mentoring students from disadvantaged households to pursue educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Microsoft's film series "On the Whiteboard" explores topics at the intersection of technology and culture, and introduces the people, places and things behind the products. Check out the latest installment above and go to the Microsoft News Center to watch more video stories.

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The Westmont High School Arrowbotics team built a robot that could pick up, toss and pass a ball to another robot. This was to compete in the 2014 FIRST robotics challenge. Follow reporter Melissa Aparicio on Twitter @MelisAparicio

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Each spring, high school science students from around the world gather for the FIRST Robotics Competition. Started in 1989 by Dean Kamen, who's best known for inventing the Segway scooter, the competition was held this year in St. Louis—blending science, engineering, technology, and sports for an experience that not only helps build minds but can even change kids' lives.

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