The Lima Family YMCA and the University of Northwestern Ohio are teaming up to bring a new spark to the "Bean City Bots" robotics team.

Lima Family YMCA and UNOH seeks students to grow "Bean City Bots" robotics team

The robotics club is designed for high school-age kids and focuses on STEM practices.

The robotics club is designed for high school-age kids and focuses on STEM practices. The "Bean City Bots" build industrial-size robots from the ground up to complete a specific task. They compete in Cleveland in March with other robotic clubs. Organizers hope that the partnership with UNOH will draw in more students.

Lima Family YMCA and UNOH seeks students to grow "Bean City Bots" robotics team

The "Bean City Bots" build industrial-size robots from the ground up to complete a specific task.

"Last year we did robotics in one of our racquetball rooms, and it was a little bit spaced in and we couldn't do as much. So we partnered with UNOH. They have their expertise; they have a bigger area; more equipment we can possibly use. And just different things we're able to use," said Brady Killgallon, sports and wellness director at the Lima Family YMCA.

Lima Family YMCA and UNOH seeks students to grow "Bean City Bots" robotics team

The informational meeting is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the university's robotics building at 1391 North Cable Road in Lima, OH.

They also believe that working with UNOH students and faculty can build mentorships. The informational meeting is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the university's robotics building at 1391 North Cable Road in Lima, OH.

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