Robotics
Lab

Build Like an Engineer.
Compete Like a Champion.

Our Robotics Lab gives students the tools, training, and hands-on experience to design, build, code, and compete with robots in real-world challenges.

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From first LEGO builds to high-school competition teams. Tap “More details” on any program.

Grades K–5

LEGO SPIKE Robotics

Build and code with LEGO SPIKE Essential & Prime — a friendly first step into robotics.

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A friendly first robotics pathway for younger builders. Students learn how sensors, motors, simple machines, and code work together through hands-on builds.

Beginner FriendlyLEGO SPIKE EssentialLEGO SPIKE Prime

Build confidence with guided robot builds and creative challenges.
Learn sequencing, loops, sensors, motors, and basic problem solving.
Prepare for future FLL-style teamwork, presentations, and project thinking.

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AI Future 1 at the American Robotics Open Championship (AROC), New Jersey

Grades 4–8 · Competition team

FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

Design, build and code a robot, research a real-world problem, and compete as a team.

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FLL blends robot design, coding, research, teamwork, and live competition. Students learn to solve missions on a field while developing an innovation project around a real-world theme.

Competition TrackRobot DesignInnovation Project

Design attachments and strategies for autonomous mission runs.
Program reliable robot movement using sensors and iterative testing.
Build presentation, judging, teamwork, and engineering notebook habits.

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Grades 4–8

VEX IQ

Build more advanced robots and compete in fast-paced VEX challenges.

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VEX IQ is a strong next step for students ready for more advanced mechanisms, driver strategy, autonomous programming, and fast-paced competition challenges.

Intermediate BuildDriver SkillsAutonomous Skills

Learn drivetrain design, lifts, intakes, gear ratios, and structural strength.
Practice team strategy, match play, and competition troubleshooting.
Develop stronger coding foundations for autonomous robot behavior.

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Grades 7–12 · Competition team

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

A real high-school engineering team: metal robots, Java, CAD and competition.

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FTC gives older students a real engineering-team experience: metal-frame robots, Java programming, CAD, controls, strategy, outreach, judging, and competition execution.

Advanced CompetitionJavaCAD & Engineering

Build and iterate competition robots with mechanical and electrical systems.
Program autonomous and tele-op robot behavior using Java-based controls.
Practice engineering portfolio, outreach, judging, and leadership roles.

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Grades 9–12

VEX V5

High-performance robot design for advanced high-school competitors.

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VEX V5 is built for advanced students who want high-performance robot design, rigorous iteration, complex mechanisms, and strategic competition preparation.

Advanced EngineeringHigh SchoolCompetition Strategy