Robotics at WeCodeKC

Build a Robot.
Find Your Team.

Bring your curiosity. Explore building, coding, and creative challenges with other young people.

Ideas. People. Possibilities.
Together.

WeCodeKC students building and wiring their robot

Build together. Try new ideas. Learn as a team.

What Could You Create?

Robotics is building machines and giving them instructions to do things.

Build it

Turn ideas into real machines using tools, parts, and creativity.

Code it

Give your robot instructions and bring it to life.

Test it

Try it out, solve problems, and make it even better.

Team up

Work with others, share ideas, and achieve more together.

Meet the Tyrant Technotists

Big Ideas.
Real Robots.

Meet Team #23679 and see what students have been creating.

Watch the Royals game moment

Interested in joining the team?

Share your student’s information and questions about participating.

Team Interest Form (opens in a new tab)

New to Robotics? Start Here.

Do I need experience?
Curious about trying robotics? Use the team interest form to share your experience and ask about the best starting point for you.
What happens at a team meeting?
Get a glimpse of students building and working together in our team video. The team interest form includes practice information and a space for questions.
How do I get started?

Join the robotics waitlist to express your interest in upcoming opportunities. Enrollment opens when new classes are announced.

Interested in the competition team? Complete the team interest form using the button in the team section above.

For Families

Learn about eligibility, meeting times, and upcoming opportunities.

Explore joining the team (opens in a new tab)

Other questions? Robotics@wecodekc.org

WeCodeKC robotics team gathered on the stairs

Your Next Big Idea Starts Here.

Interested in robotics? Join the waitlist for upcoming opportunities.

Join the Robotics Waitlist

Help Keep Robotics Free for Students

Support hands-on learning and the next generation of creators.

Support the Team

More opportunities.
Brighter tomorrows.

View Team Budget

These 2025–2026 estimates cover program operations, not student fees. Actual costs vary by season.

Estimated 2025–2026 FTC season operating costs
CategoryEstimated CostIncludes
Registration & Kits$1,925–$3,125+Registration, game set, electronics, and robot parts.
Event Fees$500–$1,400Local qualifiers and championship fees if the team qualifies.
Team Operations & Logistics$1,200–$3,700Supplies, tools, shirts, food, and local transportation.
Estimated Total$3,625–$8,225+Season operating costs