Kids building robots in a workshop
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Ruckus Robotics is a community-funded program in the Florida Keys teaching kids engineering, coding, and robotics — completely free of charge.

About Us

We're All Semiconductors

Team Ruckus is a passionate group of young, aspiring engineers in the Florida Keys dedicated to advancing their skills in robotics, engineering, and coding.

Every contribution from our community helps provide critical resources — materials, tools, software, and travel — for competitions where these students showcase their skills on a larger platform.

You're not just supporting a team — you're investing in the future of engineering and innovation. Our program is completely free for all participants, ensuring every kid has the opportunity to explore STEM.

Kids working on robot repairs
3
Active Programs
8-16
Age Range
Multiple
Awards Won
100%
Free to Join
Our Programs

Three Paths to Innovation

From LEGO to combat robots, we offer multiple programs where kids discover their passion for STEM.

Combat Robotics

Combat Robotics

Students design, build, and compete with combat robots at events across the country. From antweight to beetleweight classes, kids learn engineering through hands-on battle-ready builds.

Antweight & Beetleweight classes
National competitions
3D printing & fabrication
Strategy & design thinking
FIRST Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge

Team Ruckus #25847 competes in the FIRST Tech Challenge, tackling complex engineering challenges. Recipients of the 1st Place Design Award at the South Florida League Championship.

Team #25847
Design Award winners
Programming & CAD
Gene Haas Foundation supported
FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League

Our youngest innovators code, build, and compete in FIRST LEGO League challenges. Two-time champions of the Robot Performance Award and Champion's Award at qualifiers.

Champion's Award winners
Robot Performance Award
Ages 10-12
Coding & problem solving
Achievements

Making a Ruckus

Our kids aren't just learning — they're winning. Here are some of our proudest moments.

Team celebrating with trophies at Maker Faire Miami

1st Place — Robot Renegades

Draco won first place for plastic ants at Robot Renegades at Maker Faire Miami.

1st Place Design Award

FTC Team earned the 1st Place Design Award at the South Florida League Championship.

Champion's Award — LEGO League

Two consecutive years winning the Robot Performance Award and Champion's Award.

3 Podium Finishers

Walked away with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at Robot Renegades at Maker Faire Miami.

Maker Faire Orlando

Four plastic ants advanced with Draco finishing 5th place. All bots driven by kids ages 10-14.

Gene Haas Foundation Grant

Proudly supported by the Gene Haas Foundation for the FIRST 2025-2026 Decode season.

Our Sponsors

Powered by Community

These incredible partners make it possible for our kids to build, compete, and dream bigger.

SolidWorks
HGI Technologies
Polymaker
Coastal Source
In Paradise Construction
Coldwell Banker
Sieco Design
AquaVue Voyager
Repeat Robotics
SolidWorks
HGI Technologies
Polymaker
Coastal Source
In Paradise Construction
Coldwell Banker
Sieco Design
AquaVue Voyager
Repeat Robotics
Support Us

How Can You Help?

Sponsorships come in many shapes and sizes. Every gift helps provide tools, materials, and opportunities for our kids.

Antweight Sponsorship

$250

Receive a personal photo and letter of thanks from Team Ruckus.

Most Popular

Beetleweight Sponsorship

$500

Personal thank you plus your company logo on our website and social media.

Heavyweight Sponsorship

$1,000

Plaque, logo on website, social media, t-shirts, robots, plus a meeting or match invitation.

Custom Donation

Every amount makes a difference.

Amazon Wishlist

Items personally selected by the team.

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