XBOT Robotics

Nonprofit Robotics Org for Underserved South Seattle Youth

XBOT Robotics is a 501(c)(3) youth robotics organization founded 2009 to serve underserved K-12 students in South Seattle. Operates from a 22nd Avenue South location plus partnership with Franklin High School's MakerSpace.

Programs Offered

Competitive robotics tracks. Programs include:
- FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC, high school)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC, middle/high school)
- FIRST Lego League (FLL, elementary/middle)
- Special Olympics Unified Robotics
- After-school workshops
- Saturday workshops
- Summer workshops

What's Included

• Competitive FIRST robotics teams across all age levels
• Inclusion programming (Special Olympics Unified)
• Multiple weekly delivery formats (after-school, Saturday, summer)
• Franklin HS MakerSpace partnership for HS makers
• Mission-driven: serving underserved South Seattle youth

Experience

Mission-driven nonprofit serving underserved K-12 demographic distinct from commercial robotics chains. FIRST robotics competition track gives kids access to national competition pipeline. Special Olympics Unified Robotics inclusion programming rare. Best for South Seattle families wanting serious competitive robotics with mission-driven ethos.