Nine middle and high school students from TechNova 12611 rolled into Asurion’s Technology Logistics Center (TLC) in Smyrna with their award-winning robot, Robert, and a whole lot of passion. What happened next was one of those days that remind you why this work matters.

Robert meets Asurion’s robotics experts

The moment Robet rolled in, the room changed.

The students walked our team through how they designed it, built it and programmed it – and Asurion’s robotics engineers didn't just watch. They got curious. They asked real questions and shared honest feedback, the kind you’d expect from a colleague, not just from a friend doing a school project.

That exchange mattered.

These students weren't treated like guests on a field trip. They were treated like builders – because that’s exactly what they are. Our team benefited too: time with young builders who already knew how to collaborate under pressure, pivot when a design fails, and keep going anyway. That's more than just a soft skill. That's the job.

Seeing robotics at work on a larger scale

After the demo, students experienced our warehouse robots in action, the real-world versions of what they’re already building themselves.

Asurion’s supply chain supports millions of same- or next-day device deliveries and in-market repairs every year. Behind that is a team of engineers, developers, technicians, planners, and operators who make sure people stay connected to the tech they rely on.

For students who already love robotics, seeing that scale up close made future careers feel real.

Making time for the community

We talk a lot about supporting communities where we live and work. Sometimes that means scholarships or mentorship programs, or global partnerships. Sometimes it means opening the warehouse doors on a Tuesday and letting nine teenagers show you what they built.

If you’re curious about where robotics, automation, and hands-on problem-solving come together, take a look at Supply Chain careers at Asurion.