What We Build

Our Programs

From hands-on robotics to AI and autonomous systems — here's what you'll learn and compete in at JupiterStemLabs.

Robotics is at the Heart of Everything

Our entire curriculum is built around robotics — a discipline that naturally integrates math, physics, AI, and engineering.

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Robot Design & Build

Learn to design robot chassis using CAD tools, assemble mechanical systems, choose the right motors and sensors, and iterate your way to a competition-ready machine.

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Autonomous Programming

Program robots to navigate, detect objects, avoid obstacles, and complete tasks without human input — the same challenges at the frontier of self-driving technology.

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Sensors & Electronics

Work with ultrasonic sensors, cameras, encoders, and gyroscopes. Understand how data from the physical world feeds into a robot's decision-making system.

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Math for Robotics

Coordinate geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, and PID control systems. You'll use these tools every time you need a robot to move precisely.

Physics & Engineering

Torque, friction, leverage, electrical circuits, and power systems — the physical laws that determine whether your robot succeeds or fails.

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AI & Machine Learning

Introductory AI concepts including image classification, pathfinding algorithms, and neural network fundamentals — applied directly to robotics challenges.

4 Competitions. Countless Lessons.

Every competition is a milestone — a chance to test what we've built and come back stronger.

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Regional

Lake County Robotics Competition

The LCRC hosts a variety of robotics challenges including our signature Autonomous Driving event. This is where Arjun placed 2nd in 2026. Teams must design and program vehicles that navigate a track without human input.

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Regional
Focus
Autonomous Vehicles, Navigation
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National

FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

One of the world's most respected student robotics competitions. Teams design and program a LEGO robot to complete missions on a themed mat, while also presenting an innovation project to real judges.

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National
Focus
LEGO Robotics, Innovation Projects
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State

Indiana State Robotics Championship

Indiana's premier state-level robotics event brings together top student teams from across the state. A chance to represent our region and measure our skills against the best.

Level
State
Focus
Full Robotics Systems
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Regional

Robotics Olympiads — Illinois

Multi-discipline robotics olympiad events held in the greater Illinois and Chicagoland area. Multiple event types including speed challenges, obstacle courses, and programming challenges.

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Regional
Focus
Multi-Event Robotics

Your Path to Competition-Ready

Whether you're brand new or already have experience, there's a place for you to grow at JupiterStemLabs.

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Foundations

Learn the basics of robotics, sensors, programming syntax, and mechanical principles through guided hands-on challenges.

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Build & Program

Design and code your first functional robot. Learn control systems, sensor integration, and competition-style challenges.

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Compete

Join a competition team, refine your robot under pressure, and represent JupiterStemLabs on the regional or national stage.

Ready to Start Building?

Our programs are open to dedicated students in grades 5–12. The next competition season is coming — get ahead of it.

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