Our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators and builders by providing authentic, project-based opportunities to explore engineering and manufacturing careers.

NRL Colorado Robotics is structured as an academic program that runs throughout the school year. Students work with their teachers and industry advisors in collaboration to design and build 15lb combat robots, document their engineering process in detailed binders, and develop essential technical and soft skills. The program culminates in a statewide competition, but its real value lies in the months of teamwork, mentorship, and applied learning leading up to the event.

Now serving schools in Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, and Weld Counties — and expanding into El Paso County — NRL Colorado offers students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Our program not only sparks interest in STEM careers but also builds pathways into Colorado’s advanced manufacturing workforce.