Xbot Robotics

We are a dedicated group of professional engineers and SE Seattle community members bringing STEM to the students of SE Seattle. Our programs offer leadership, teamwork, designing/building and programming competition robot hands on, technology rich experiences. Our volunteers work over 100+ hours/year with our students. Our program has grown from a three month season to a year around program.

In 2001, a band of robot enthusiasts decided to bring the FIRST Robotics program to an inner city, under-served high school Franklin HS Seattle, WA. These individuals wanted to make a difference to students who do not have the experience and/or opportunity with STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) projects. FHS is a uniquely diverse school with

• 95% students of color
• 68% free/reduced lunch students.

Two (2) of the original band of roboticists/engineers coach our students today. XBOT ROBOTICS was established (2009) to provide after school/summer/Saturday workshops and FIRST robotics team support offered to elementary, middle & high school students of SE Seattle. XBOT ROBOTICS is dedicated to providing educational opportunities in STEM fields while:

• Reinforcing the self-confidence of our students
• Enhancing students problem solving skills through hands-on learning approach
• Increase awareness of the student to pursue a career in STEM disciplines.