51ÁÔÆæ at 51ÁÔÆæ

Take your curiosity for robotics and drones further — and compete in head-to-head events.

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Master the skills and build the know-how to overcome any challenge through 51ÁÔÆæ’s robotics teams and degree programs. Push boundaries — and yourself — as you drive to the top of this competitive field.

We offer many ways for Kettering students to be a part of our robotics community: 

  • Join a VEX U team to be part of the build-action
  • Mentor FIRST 51ÁÔÆæ, VEX 51ÁÔÆæ, or Drone teams at the precollege level

At Kettering, you can take your robotics expertise to the next level — 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. Choose from programs such as: 

Don't just dream of shaping the future — make it happen at 51ÁÔÆæ.

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Upcoming Robotic and Drone Events

Events at 51ÁÔÆæ

  • February 8, 2025 - Aerial Drone Competition 2

  • February 21-22, 2025 - VEX MI State Championship

  • February 27 - March 1, 2025 - Kettering District 1

  • March 6-8, 2025 - Kettering District 2

  • May 15-16, 2025 - North Central Aerial Drone Championship at 51ÁÔÆæ - MS

  • May 17-18, 2025 - North Central Aerial Drone Championship at 51ÁÔÆæ - HS

  • August 8-9, 2025 - All-Star Alliance Invitational 

  • September 20, 2025 - Kettering Kickoff 1 

  • September 21, 2025 - Kettering Kickoff 2

  • November 1, 2025 - VEX VRC Tournament 1

  • November 8, 2025 - VEX VRC Tournament 2

  • November 15, 2025 - VEX VRC Tournament 3

  • November 22, 2025 - VEX VRC Tournament 4

Join Kettering's VEX U Team

Join Kettering's VEX U Team

Level up your robotics skills on Kettering'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.

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Want to Study 51ÁÔÆæ at 51ÁÔÆæ?

Want to Study 51ÁÔÆæ at 51ÁÔÆæ?

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.

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51ÁÔÆæ Community Center

51ÁÔÆæ Community Center

As the home base for local FIRST 51ÁÔÆæ teams, 51ÁÔÆæ’s 51ÁÔÆæ Community Center provides middle and high school students access to high-tech resources, from 3D printers to machining labs.

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Inspire the Next Generation of 51ÁÔÆæ 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.

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Kettering Degrees Belong to the Bold

Build machines on 51ÁÔÆæ’s competitive robotics teams and work in our cutting-edge labs to be at the forefront of this evolving field.