Columbus Robotics is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to growing FIRST robotics programs in Columbus Indiana. Founded by Sam Geckler in 2014 as the Columbus, Indiana based teams affiliated with FIRST Indiana Robotics and the world’s leading youth robotics community - FIRST®
Our mission is to guide students to excel in STEM careers, while having the hardest fun they will every have.
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We are pleased to announce that we have moved!
Our new shop is much larger. We can now accommodate full-sized fields for both the FTC and FRC teams, along with larger - and separate - shop, assembly, and business team areas.
We look forward to seeing out team students, mentors, and visitors on Monday evenings at our new shop location at 1240 12th Street in Columbus.
BIOBUZZ™, presented by RTX, is a new challenge releasing September 12, 2026. FIRST Tech Challenge teams will use engineering skills and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world. BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season.
The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program is for students from grades 7 or higher. The application process to join the Columbus Robotics teams is now closed at this time, however, you may still express interest in Columbus Robotics by
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BIOCORE™, presented by Haas, is the new challenge releasing January 9, 2027. FIRST Robotics Competition teams will use engineering skills and delve into the heart of what sustains life on Earth. BIOCORE is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season.
Columbus Robotics strives to provide members with the opportunity to become part of an international event and make many new friends around the world. Participation with the team will provide opportunities to Learn and develop marketable skills such as mechanical, electrical, and software technologies as well as program planning, practical problem solving, learn and practice teamwork skills that will be beneficial in many aspects of life, develop an understanding of how functions in a company work together to accomplish a mission, be eligible for numerous scholarships, have amazing opportunities to network with experienced mentors, judges, industry sponsors, and other members on the team and around the world.
High School students, regardless of affiliation - including home-schoolers, are encouraged to apply.
