About EIA Robotics
Building engineers in action.
EIA Robotics is a community-based FIRST robotics organization serving students across FLL, FTC, and FRC Team #11722.
Who We Are
A student robotics team with nonprofit roots and competitive ambition.
Inspired by high-performing FRC programs, EIA combines technical training, documentation, outreach, and leadership into one student-centered pathway.
30+
Students Impacted
Across multiple schools
15
Started With
Students in Summer 2024
6+
Robots Built
Across FLL and FTC
3
Programs
FLL, FTC, and FRC pathway
Mission & Vision
Accessible STEM, serious standards.
Mission
Provide accessible STEM education through hands-on robotics, engineering, programming, manufacturing, leadership, and outreach.
Vision
Become one of the premier robotics organizations in California while inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders.
Student Experience
Students learn the full lifecycle of a robotics program.
Student-led engineering
Members learn by owning real subsystems, documenting decisions, testing ideas, and improving through iteration.
Software and controls
Students build programming habits across autonomous routines, telemetry, driver controls, and reliable match code.
Outreach and service
The team grows by teaching younger students, demonstrating robotics, and keeping STEM accessible to families.
Competition mindset
Events turn design, strategy, scouting, driving, judging, and teamwork into a complete engineering challenge.
FIRST Pathway
A progression from first build to FRC Team #11722.
FLL
Younger students start with LEGO robotics, research, teamwork, and presentation.
FTC
Middle and high school students build metal robots, code controls, and compete with FTC Team #23564.
FRC
High school students advance into FRC Team #11722 with larger-scale engineering and operations.
History
Fast growth, built one season at a time.
2024
Founded
EIA Robotics began in Summer 2024 with 15 students and a community-first mission.
2025
Expansion
The organization grew to impact 30+ students across FLL and FTC.
2026
FRC Team #11722
EIA Robotics launched FRC Team #11722 as its flagship high-school engineering pathway.
Future
Growth Vision
Become one of California's premier robotics organizations while staying accessible.
Structure
Students lead with mentor support.
Operations & Growth
Program Director
Leads organization strategy, family communication, and program expansion.
Engineering & Software
Technical Mentors
Guide students through design reviews, build practices, code quality, and debugging.
Team Leadership
Student Leads
Own subsystems, training, outreach, scouting, and competition preparation.