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Columbus Robotics is a nonprofit organization from Columbus, Indiana. Our mission is to ignite students' passions to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, involve them in real-world problems creating self-confident leaders who will spread the excitement of STEM, positively impacting their community. Columbus Robotics consists of two FIRST Tech Challenge teams and one FIRST Robotics Competition team. Our FTC teams 8578 Juden Ki and 11959 Kernel Panic consist of middle school students, and our FRC team 4926 GalacTech consists of high school students. Our programs accept students from all middle and high schools in Columbus. Columbus Robotics is also committed to community outreach, inspiring young students to learn about STEM and increasing STEM access.

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FIRST

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) is the nonprofit organization that runs the FRC and FTC programs our teams are a part of. As stated on their website, "FIRST is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering hands-on STEM learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and prepares kids for life."

FIRST Indiana Robotics is another key organization we work with, as they run Indiana specific programs and competitions.

FIRST Blog

FIRST is a millions-strong robotics community that prepares young people for the future. Here are some of our stories.
  • 4 Student Robotics Teams Innovating to Make a Real-World Impact

    What starts as a moment of ingenuity can often grow into something world changing. From exploring the depths of the ocean, improving cell preservation and research, and designing solutions for astronauts in space, FIRST® and FIRST Global students are turning bold ideas into inventions that tackle real-world challenges. This Kid Inventors Day (January 17), we’re celebrating the power of young minds and the impact of building STEM skills early. Read on to discover how four teams are using what they’ve learned through FIRST to shape the world around them, below them, and beyond. 

  • 2026 Team Avatars

    The Team Avatar Submission Portal is NOW OPEN!  

  • Post Kickoff Information

    A huge “Thank you” to the staff, partners, teams, and volunteers that make each season’s Kickoff possible!