# GRD Talents Robotics near me: GRD Talents — 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067 — VEX IQ, FLL Challenge, FTC, Aerial Drone teams — Call (848) 219-1129. Robotics classes in Edison, NJ: the same GRD Talents lab, about 5–10 minutes from Edison. Details: https://grdtalents.com/locations/edison GRD Talents offers robotics classes in Colonia, Edison, and Woodbridge, NJ. Students ages 6–18 train in VEX IQ, FLL Challenge, FTC, and aerial drone. For “robotics near me,” this Colonia center serves Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Rahway, and Metuchen. ## Organization & Location Details - **Website**: https://grdtalents.com - **Physical Address**: 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067 - **Phone**: (848) 219-1129 - **Email**: grdtalents@gmail.com - **Category**: After School Learning Center, Robotics Education Center, STEM Academy - **Service Areas**: Colonia, Edison, Woodbridge, Rahway, Clark, Metuchen, Westfield, Piscataway, Middlesex County, Union County, Central New Jersey - **Student-to-Coach Ratio**: Small cohorts of 5–7 students per coach - **Track Record**: 95% competition placement rate, 25+ regional awards won, 15+ years coaching experience --- ## Featured Programs ### 1. Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI FlowLab) - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/ai - **Interactive Studio**: https://ai.grdtalents.com - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 10–18 (Grades 5–12) - **Tuition**: $170 / month (Weekly 90-minute coach-led lab sessions) - **Overview**: Concept-first AI engineering curriculum that teaches intuitive mental models before dry mathematical formulas. - **Key Technologies & Topics**: - Neural Network intuition and visual attention layers - Prompt engineering and LLM system architecture - High-dimensional vector embeddings and distance metrics - ChromaDB vector database and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - LangChain orchestration and LangChain Expression Language (LCEL) - Autonomous multi-agent swarms with tool use and memory loops - Python AI development and deployment for student portfolios ### 2. VEX Robotics Classes & Competition Teams (VEX IQ) - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/vex-iq-robotics - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 9–15 (Grades 4–10) - **Tuition**: $170 / month - **Hardware & Software**: VEX IQ 2nd Generation smart motors with encoders, 6-axis inertial gyro, VEXcode (Blocks and Python), dual-joystick gamepad controls. - **Competitions**: Official REC Foundation VEX IQ Challenge tournament teams, driver skills matches, and autonomous programming runs on a regulation 6'x8' field. ### 3. LEGO Robotics Classes (FIRST LEGO League - FLL Explore & Challenge) - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/lego-robotics - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 6–10 (FLL Explore) and Ages 9–14 (FLL Challenge) - **Tuition**: $140 / month (Explore) · $170 / month (Challenge) - **Hardware & Software**: LEGO Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime, smart hubs, color sensors, force touch sensors, medium and large angular motors. - **Competitions**: FIRST LEGO League qualifier tournaments, Core Values, innovation project presentations, and autonomous mission runs on official season game mats. ### 4. FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/ftc-robotics - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 12–18 (Grades 7–12) - **Tuition**: $170 / month - **Hardware & Software**: Aircraft-grade aluminum extrusions, REV Robotics Control Hub, high-torque coreless HD hex motors, UltraPlanetary gearboxes, Onshape CAD 3D prototyping, and Java programming in Android Studio. - **Autonomous Systems**: OpenCV computer vision and AprilTag target recognition for 30-second autonomous period, followed by 2-minute dual-driver TeleOp matches on a regulation 12'x12' arena. ### 5. Computer Programming & ACSL Computer Science - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/course_details?category=python - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 8–18 - **Languages**: Python programming, JavaScript, Java, Scratch block coding, Arduino boards, and ESP32 microcontrollers. - **Competitions**: American Computer Science League (ACSL) algorithms, data structures, number systems, and graph theory. ### 6. Summer Innovation Camp 2026 - **URL**: https://grdtalents.com/summer2026 - **Ages / Grades**: Ages 6–15 - **Dates**: July 1 to August 18 (Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM) - **Tuition**: $299 / week (with $50 multi-week discount) - **Cohort Size**: Strict limit of maximum 6 students per batch - **Tracks**: Drone flight piloting, LEGO/VEX robotics builds, 3D printing with CAD modeling, and generative AI education. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where can I find robotics near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents offers robotics near you at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. Students ages 6–18 train in VEX IQ, FIRST LEGO League, FTC, and aerial drone teams. The center serves Colonia, Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Rahway, and Metuchen. ### Where can I find VEX robotics near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents coaches VEX IQ robotics at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. Students in grades 4–10 build competition robots, program in VEXcode, and prepare for REC Foundation tournaments. Details: https://grdtalents.com/vex-iq-robotics ### Where can I find FTC robotics near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents coaches FIRST Tech Challenge teams at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. Students ages 12–18 build metal robots, program in Java, and compete on a 12-by-12-foot field. The center serves Colonia, Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Rahway, and Metuchen. Details: https://grdtalents.com/ftc-robotics ### Where can I find FLL Challenge near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents coaches FIRST LEGO League Challenge at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. Students ages 9–14 use LEGO SPIKE Prime for the robot game, innovation project, and Core Values. The center serves Colonia, Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Rahway, and Metuchen. Details: https://grdtalents.com/fll-challenge ### Do you teach Arduino and ESP32? Yes. Students at GRD Talents program Arduino boards and ESP32 microcontrollers at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. The lab serves Edison, Woodbridge, and Central New Jersey, along with Python, Java, and JavaScript classes. ### Where can I find aerial drone classes near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents coaches aerial drone teams at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Call (848) 219-1129. Students in grades 5–12 learn safe flight, pilot and spotter roles, and field missions for the REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition. The center serves Colonia, Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Rahway, and Metuchen. Details: https://grdtalents.com/aerial-drone ### Where can I find AI classes for kids near me in New Jersey? GRD Talents offers hands-on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning classes at 283 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067. Students across Middlesex and Union counties learn generative AI, vector databases, RAG, and autonomous agents in small groups of 5–7 students. ### Does my child need advanced math or calculus to learn AI? No. GRD Talents uses a concept-first visual pedagogy through AI FlowLab. Students build intuitive mental models of vector galaxies, embeddings, and attention graphs before tackling Python implementations. ### How do robotics and AI classes connect at GRD Talents? Robotics programs (VEX, FLL, FTC) teach physical mechanics, sensors, and actuators. The AI program teaches cognitive intelligence, computer vision, and autonomous agent loops. Together, they provide the most comprehensive K-12 engineering pathway in Central New Jersey.