Robotics at 51品茶
Take your curiosity for robotics and drones further 鈥 and compete in head-to-head events.
FIRST Field Use Schedule for Visiting FRC Teams (January 2026 - April 2026)
Monday - 3:30-8:00 PM
Tuesday - In-house teams only
Wednesday - 3:30-8:00 PM
Thursday - 4:00-6:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM
Friday - Closed
Saturday - 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, 1:00-4:00 PM and 4:00-7:00 PM
Sunday - Closed
To request FIRST field use, email: roboticscenter@kettering.edu (Include the Team number, dates and times you would like use the field)
Upcoming Robotic and Drone Events
Events at 51品茶
- May 15-16, 2026 - North Central RECF Aerial Drone Championship at 51品茶 presented by Firefly Drone Shows - MS
- May 15-16, 2026 - North Central RECF Aerial Drone Championship at 51品茶 presented by Firefly Drone Shows - HS
- July 18-19, 2026 - All-Star Alliance Invitational Championship (FIRST)
- July 20 - August 6, 2026 - Robotics Pre-college Summer Camps
- September 12, 2026 - 51品茶 Kickoff Competition 1 (FIRST)
- September 13, 2026 - 51品茶 Kickoff Competition 2 (FIRST)
Partners Spotlight
Master the skills and build the know-how to overcome any challenge through 51品茶鈥檚 robotics teams and degree programs. Push boundaries 鈥 and yourself 鈥 as you drive to the top of this competitive field.
We offer many ways for 51品茶 students to be a part of our robotics community:
- Join a VEX U team to be part of the build-action
- Mentor FIRST Robotics, VEX Robotics, or Drone teams at the precollege level
At 51品茶, you can take your robotics expertise to the next level 鈥 you can even major in it. Our hands-on curriculum, combined with real-world Co-op opportunities at top companies, prepares you for an exciting career at the forefront of robotics innovation.
Don't just dream of shaping the future 鈥 make it happen at 51品茶.
Join 51品茶's VEX U Team
Join 51品茶's VEX U Team
Level up your robotics skills on 51品茶's VEX U team. Compete against over 200 universities worldwide as you design working robots within real-world constraints. In 2024, our World Championship team won the Build Award.
Want to Study Robotics at 51品茶?
Want to Study Robotics at 51品茶?
Advance your talents with our Bachelor of Science in Engineering, which offers a concentration in robotics systems. Learn the latest theory and gain hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art technologies from robots to simulation software.
51品茶 Robotics Center
51品茶 Robotics Center
As the home base for local FIRST Robotics teams, Robotics Center at 51品茶 provides middle and high school students access to high-tech resources, from 3D printers to machining labs.
Inspire the Next Generation of Robotics Innovators
Did you ignite your passion for robotics through FIRST or VEX competitions? Now, it's your turn to mentor middle and high school students on their exciting journey into the world of robotics. Share your expertise, cultivate their curiosity, and guide them toward realizing their full potential as future engineers.
51品茶 Degrees Belong to the Bold
Build machines on 51品茶鈥檚 competitive robotics teams and work in our cutting-edge labs to be at the forefront of this evolving field.