WHO WE ARE
What is Aric?
The Westminster Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC) is a training and educational facility in the heart of Westminster, Maryland.
This facility features various autonomous and robotics projects and hands-on educational opportunities. ARIC will help students develop software, coding, and data analytics skills and experiences that are applicable to a variety of industries, not just robotics engineering.
We see ARIC as a first step in STEM education for students throughout Carroll County. Beyond simply teaching technical skills, STEM education fosters critical thinking, builds teamwork and communication skills, and nurtures students’ natural curiosity.
WHAT WE DO
Robotics innovation
The purpose of the Westminster Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC) is to make robotics education fun and available for all members of the community.
We currently hold middle school and elementary classes, and are currently planning some new classes in the fall after our summer camps.
ARIC includes a Makerspace equipped with 3D printers and a laser cutter. These machines are available to the public by appointment, with the only expense being the materials used in projects.
We are working hard to make ARIC hands-on, interactive facility that makes robotics exciting and accessible to Westminster residents of all ages.
Students
MAGIC is an official partner of the Carroll County Public School system. ARIC is available for after school activities and summer workshops for students in elementary and middle school. We also enjoy collaborating with homeschool families and co-ops.
A community collaboration
The Westminster ARIC project would not have been possible without the efforts and contributions of our fantastic community partners, sponsors, and volunteers. They have been vital in our fundraising, curriculum and program development, and facility renovation efforts as we build ARIC from the ground up and create a community hub for innovation and education.
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COntact/visit us
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MAGIC Headquarters
38 West Main Street,
Westminster MD, 21157
ARIC Facility
31 West Main Street,
Westminster MD, 21157