The Robo-Lions, FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2199, is a community-based team located in Finksburg, Maryland but open to all High School students from all over Maryland and strives to reach the goal of “Bringing Robotics to All”. The Robo-Lions compete at the highest level of difficulty for students in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).FIRSTis an organization that stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition for Science and Technology” and is a non-profit dedicated to that mission.  The Robo-Lions are one of the top teams in the Chesapeake District (Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC). The Robo-Lions are also the lead team of Partnership and Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship or “PIE-cubed” which is a 501(c)(3) not for profit dedicated to K-12 STEM participation particularly through FIRST Robotics Programs.

The Robo-Lions embrace the mission of FIRST, inspiring respect for Science and Technology. You will see the Robo-Lions spreading the mission of FIRST throughout the North Central Maryland community. Interested students or parents should contact Mentor Tom Milnes at tdmilnes@comcast.net to learn about the team.