About Loudoun Robotics

A parent-founded nonprofit bringing robotics to every student in Loudoun County.

We exist so every student in Loudoun — regardless of which school they attend — has a real path into building and competing with robots.

What We're About

Access, plainly.

Loudoun Robotics exists for one reason: every student in Loudoun County should have a real path into competition robotics.

Robotics teaches kids to design, build, fail, fix, and ship. To talk to judges, argue strategy, and lead a team through a season. Those aren't hobby skills — they're the skills that shape careers in engineering, computer science, and product.

We're a parent-founded, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) running camps, supporting teams with grants, publishing free curriculum, and helping families find or start a program close to home. Loudoun is one of the country's biggest technology corridors — and we want every kid here to grow up with a real shot at being part of that.

Who We're For

We're open to every student in Loudoun County.

Our mission.

We bring FIRST robotics programs to every student in Loudoun County. The goal: a generation of engineers, founders, and problem-solvers that comes from every zip code in Loudoun.

What We Stand For

Eight core principles.

Represented by the eight spikes of our gear logo — each principle is what we return to when we make decisions about programs, partnerships, and growth.

Access

No student turned away because of their school, family income, or zip code.

Craft

Real engineering. Build, break, fix, ship — no watered-down simulations.

Community

Parents, coaches, mentors, and teams. Nobody does this alone.

Curiosity

Every kid who wonders how things work is a kid we want on a team.

Resilience

Teaching kids to fail well is teaching them to build anything.

Honesty

Clear about what we do, what we can't, and how every dollar is spent.

Stewardship

Every donor dollar goes where a donor would expect it to go.

Generosity

Older teams mentor younger ones. Rivals help each other mid-match. That's the culture we teach.

Leadership

Who we are.

Loudoun Robotics is parent-founded and student-led. Our advisors guide strategy and governance; our student ambassadors run programs, mentor peers, and represent us in schools and across the Loudoun community.

Advisors

Aravind DomaFounder
Joel Thangaraj
Vinith Thangaraj
Ishan Doma

Student Ambassadors

Harshini Amarnath
Sriram Balguri
Nikhil Doma
Maanya Duppati
Shray Panchamia
Ananya Raj
Manu Thangamani
Sharan Thangaraj
501(c)(3)
TAX
EXEMPT
NONPROFIT
Nonprofit Status

Registered. Accountable. Transparent.

Loudoun Robotics is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

EIN: 33-4000099 · Founded: Loudoun County, Virginia

Build it with us.

Whether you're a parent, a principal, a potential volunteer, or a company that wants to invest in the next generation — there's a place for you here.

See How to Get Involved