Help young people discover what they can build. The Novi Robotics Foundation's mission brings together support for Novi teams and a commitment to expanding robotics opportunity across Metro Detroit.
Contact Novi Robotics Foundation: contact@novirobotics.org
Email us about volunteering, sponsorship, community collaboration, or general foundation questions.
Students and families
Start with the Novi Robotics program page for local programs, grade groupings, registration, and current contacts. High school students can also follow Frog Force's joining information, which links to opportunities with Frog Force and Automated Amphibians.
Robotics offers many ways to contribute. Students can explore building, programming, research, presenting, photography, design, team organization, and community outreach. Browse our Team directory to learn about the community.
Mentors and volunteers
An encouraging adult can help a student take the next step, whether that means troubleshooting a mechanism or practicing a presentation. Experience in engineering and software is valuable, as are skills in communication, organization, budgeting, and creative work.
Email contact@novirobotics.org to introduce yourself and the skills or time you would like to share. For a particular team's opportunities, you can also contact the Novi Robotics program or a team directly.
Community organizations and educators
Schools and youth organizations across Metro Detroit share the goal of helping students learn and grow. Our [[Outreach|outreach page] introduces NRF's regional mission and links to examples of outreach documented by Frog Force.
If you are exploring robotics for your students, those accounts offer a starting point for understanding how teams, mentors, and community organizations can work together. Contact NRF at contact@novirobotics.org to introduce your organization, the community you serve, and what you hope to make possible.
Sponsors and supporters
Robotics programs need sustained community support. Potential contributions include mentoring time, technical expertise, materials, equipment, and financial support. Needs differ between teams and seasons, so discuss an intended contribution with the receiving organization or team before making arrangements.