Livingston Robotics Club (LRC) is a robotics community for K-12 based in Livingston, New Jersey, USA.

To apply for LRC membership as a team, please fill out the form on the Apply page.

To join a robotics team as an individual or to ask a question, please fill out the form on the Inquiry page.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to LRC (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN: 27-3514562), please use the yellow “Donate” button on the right right. If you would like to sponsor our teams/events, please contact us at info@LivingstonRobotics.org.

Membership Benefits

Finding an appropriate robotics program and a matching team for your enthusiastic child who is passionate about robotics could be a challenging task. With 10+ years of award-winning experiences, LRC maintains an extensive network of K-12 robotics teams across different experience levels in Livingston and its vicinity, and we can help you find the best program and team for your needs. There is a nominal annual fee per team to unlock many benefits:

• Be a part of an extensive community network of parents and students who have the similar vision and interests
• Be able to receive guidance from veteran coaches and mentors for questions and answers
• Usage of facilities available to LRC in the Livingston, NJ area (schedule permitted)
• Be able to participate in member-only activities such as lectures, field trips, and outreach events
• Be a part of the news release and public spotlights for the team achievements
• Access to a growing library of programming and robotics books
• Access to our in-house patent attorney for his pro bono patent filing services
• Receive cash reward for qualified accomplishments
• Donations to LRC teams through LRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization EIN: 27-3514562, are tax deductible (please consult your tax advisory)
• Be able to share and receive information about various robotics programs and other science related events and competitions
• For FLL Explore teams, attend the LRC FLL Explore Expo for free (the registration fee is waived)

FAQ

• What does LRC offer? Please see the About page for what we offer to the community.
• How do I join LRC? You may join LRC as a youth robotics team. If you are not in a team and would like to join one, please fill out the survey at https://goo.gl/rRGmLU.
• Does LRC offer after-school enrichment activities and classes? LRC is non-profit organization with goal of supporting member teams as they navigate their competition seasons. LRC does not offer any after-school activities, regularly scheduled classes, or individual robotics instruction.
• How can I ask another question? Please fill out the survey at https://goo.gl/rRGmLU.
• Do you have email contact? Please see the “Contact” section below.

Club Information

Mission Statement

Livingston Robotics Club was organized in 2007 (officially incorporated in 2010). Its purposes and missions are:

To create a town-wide, community-based organization to introduce and educate K-12 youth in Livingston and its surrounding area within the state of New Jersey about robotics design, real-life science and engineering and related activities and studies, and provide them the opportunity to display their education and talents by participating in competitive and demonstrative events involving robotics.

To increase youth interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in students by engaging them in project-based programs organized by networks of volunteer mentors and educators, to build these academic skills, encourage innovative
and out-of-the-box thinking, and foster well-rounded life learning skills such as self-confidence, time management, communication, teamwork and leadership. To provide a network of support between mentors, coaches, parents, teachers and
students to share experiences, exchange ideas, collaborate, share resources, perform community outreach, and organize events.

Sponsors
We greatly appreciate our sponsors, without whose continuous generosity and support LRC could not have existed and thrived. In particular, our Platinum Supporters are:

• Saint Barnabas Medical Center: Primary sponsor of FLL Explore (formerly FLL Junior) Expo since 2011
• Eastman Management: Provider of our spacious clubhouse

Officers

• President: Carmen Yung
• Vice President: Surasit Nithikasem
• Secretary: Bill Lam
• Treasurer: Pearl Hwang

Board Members

• Alan Karpas, Bill Lam, Holly Lam, John Yeh, Pearl Hwang, Surasit Nithikasem, and Walter LeVine

History
LRC was created and is operated on a purely voluntary basis by parents and mentors passionate about our mission, that is to provide a community-based, experience-sharing network to introduce youth in Livingston and vicinity to robotics, STEM, and real-life scientific research. Club membership is open to all children and teams in the neighboring communities.

LRC was founded in August 2007 by team Landroids. Within 10 years, the Club has grown tremendously to scores of robotics teams from a dozen neighbouring townships that accommodate hundreds of K-12 kids participating in several world-wide competitions. LRC teams have won many international, national, and state-level awards, as well as achieving high-finishing results in many competitions. Please see the LRC Teams and Awards page for a comprehensive list.