Educational Robotics of Central Ohio is a non-profit organization of mentors and volunteers who administer and oversee several after-school robotics-building programs for grade school through high school students.
Founded in 2001, ERCO is based in Westerville, Ohio and serves students from the greater Columbus area.
ERCO robotics teams participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League programs.
FIRST is an international robotics community whose mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation. self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
ERCO is sponsored by generous contributions from involved local businesses and educational organizations that invest in the future of students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math.
