True Robotics Blog

  • Reading, Writing, Robotics: A Well-Rounded Approach to Early STEM

    Reading, writing, and math belong at the center of the early grades. Here is how Paving the Way with Treads brings robotics and coding right into those subjects, so young students build foundational skills while they learn to think like programmers and engineers.

  • P17X RoboRumble: A Summer of Robotics in the Bronx

    Students at P17X in the Bronx spent the summer building, wiring, and coding their own robots, then put them to the test at the P17X RoboRumble. A huge thank you to D75 STEM and P17X School for an unforgettable day.

  • How Robotics is Preparing Students for a World Full of AI

    Everyone is talking about the AI on our screens. But there is a second kind, physical AI, and the clearest way to understand it is robotics. Here is why robotics is the next academic necessity, and why the place to start is K-8.

  • Future Innovators Visit the True Robotics Warehouse

    Future Innovators Visit the True Robotics Warehouse True Robotics recently welcomed students from Saint John Paul II School for an immersive, hands-on learning experience. From an inspiring presentation by Founder and CEO Anthony Galgano to a behind-the-scenes tour of the warehouse, students explored the world of robotics, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. The day culminated in a collaborative build session, where students worked in teams to assemble real robots, gaining firsthand experience

  • How Hands-On Learning Changed My Teaching and My Career

    Emily’s journey from classroom teacher to Director of Education at True Robotics began with a simple summer side gig. What started as curriculum writing quickly became a passion for hands-on STEM learning. Through real classroom experiences, she saw how active, student-centered approaches transform engagement, confidence, and success, leading her to help bring robotics education to classrooms nationwide.

  • The Ultimate Robotics Week Finale: Inside Our Largest Competition Ever

    Robotics Week 2026 wrapped up with our largest competition yet, bringing together 14 teams for a full day of building, coding, and real-time problem-solving. Students showcased creativity, teamwork, and perseverance across four dynamic challenges, gaining confidence and hands-on STEM experience that extends far beyond the competition.

  • FlexForge: The Upgrade Your Robotics Program Has Been Waiting For

    What if you could elevate challenge, creativity, and competition, without new platforms or extra prep? **FlexForge** is the seamless 16-lesson extension for True Robotics Pilot and Axle that transforms step-by-step builds into authentic engineering. Students design, test, refine, and compete, thinking like real engineers while you build on what’s already working.

  • STEM Starts Now: Building the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Innovators

    STEM starts early! True Robotics celebrates hands-on learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills. From K-8 programs to STEM Week challenges, students explore, design, and problem-solve, preparing for a future in STEM. How does your school inspire STEM learners? Share below!

  • Getting Kids Excited About Robotics from Day One: Anthony Galgano on Over Coffee

    True Robotics Founder Anthony Galgano tells Over Coffee why early exposure to robotics sparks lifelong curiosity. From K-3 Treads to middle school Axle, students build STEM, coding, and problem-solving skills, all while teachers get hands-on training and support to bring robotics into the classroom with confidence.

  • Raising the Bar in STEM: What’s New at True Robotics

    At True Robotics, we’re making STEM learning more engaging, accessible, and exciting than ever. Taking Off with Pilot now expands to Grades 3 to 5, giving schools two great options for third graders: Treads or Pilot. Plus, our K-8 suite features new challenges, updated tutorials, online simulation, Google Slide compatibility, and an upgraded curriculum portal, ready to power a successful school year.

  • Calling All New Hampshire Educators!

    Teach in NH? The NH Dept. of Education is offering grants for schools to join robotics competitions, apply by Aug. 22! True Robotics helps with proposals, provides complete classroom packages, and invites your students to our annual competition. Give your students hands-on STEM skills, contact us today!

  • From Grey to Great: Growing the Movement

    True Robotics is more than kits and coding, it’s a growing movement to spark confidence, collaboration, and curiosity in K-8 classrooms across the country. From building robots to solving real-world challenges, students are gaining skills that reach far beyond STEM. Explore our growing impact, see where we're headed next, and discover how you can help turn the map purple.

  • Beyond May: Celebrating the Teachers Powering STEM Year-Round

    At True Robotics, we believe teachers deserve recognition year-round, not just during Teacher Appreciation Week. This month, we're celebrating the incredible educators who bring STEM to life in their classrooms through hands-on robotics. Their passion, creativity, and commitment are inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators.

  • True Robotics: Hitting the Road, Making Waves, Turning Heads

    Students brought the energy at our second annual robotics competition on April 5! Seven teams tackled challenges like robot soccer, mazes, and more, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and serious STEM skills. From live coding to real-time strategy, the event was packed with innovation and excitement. Congrats to all our teams and winners!

  • STEM Starts Early: Bringing Robotics to K-3

    Update: Treads is here! Paving the Way with Treads, our K-3 robotics program, brings the Treads Robot and a grab-and-go curriculum to your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. We've been blown away by the enthusiasm for our robots from learners of all ages. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we have decided to expand once again-this time to even younger students. Our newest robot, Treads, is specifically designed with students in kindergarten through third grade in mind. ...

  • Gearing Up For STEM Week

    One of our favorite times of the year is coming up-STEM Week! In Massachusetts, STEM Week is a yearly event that takes place during the third week of October. Across the Commonwealth, exciting and interactive events take place to help students envision themselves in STEM fields. Fostering the love of STEM is central to our mission, and we have a packed week full of incredible activities: Saturday 10/19 We are collaborating with Girl Scouts of Grafton for a private event, hosting two...

  • Empowering Students Through True Robotics: A Hands-On STEM Workshop Experience

    On Wednesday, June 6, 2024, excitement filled the air as True Robotics and the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development collaborated to offer an unforgettable hands-on STEM workshop. Twenty-five students, aged nine and up, participated in a 45-minute hands-on session. These youngsters delved into the exciting world of STEM by using real-world tools (like screwdrivers and wrenches) to build their robots. With eager anticipation, students assembled their robots using our Pilot robot...

  • WCRN Radio Interview with True Robotics President Anthony Galgano

    In a recent WCRN Radio interview, True Robotics President, Anthony Galgano, spoke with Harry Berkowitz to emphasize the critical role of robotics education in local Worcester County schools. Anthony passionately discussed how introducing robotics programs at an early age can cultivate vital skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork among students. He highlighted the importance of providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology to prepare the next generation...

  • Robotics Workshop at Gerald Creamer Center

    On Friday, February 2, 2024, True Robotics, Inc. hosted a free 2-hour robotics workshop for students at Gerald Creamer Center (GCC) in Worcester, MA. There were two sessions each containing roughly 35 students. Each student had the opportunity to not only build and drive the True Robotics "Pilot Robot Kit," but also interact and explore the capabilities of new state of the art robots. Sparking Imaginations with the Pilot Robot Kit The workshop at Gerald Creamer Center was a truly delightful...

  • 5 Cheap Ways to Inspire Young Minds with STEM

    Blending Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for Holistic Learning STEM isn't just about diving into science, technology, engineering, or mathematics as standalone subjects. It's about integrating these disciplines, creating a synergy that encourages creative thinking and practical problem-solving. Let's explore five cost-effective ways to spark this innovative spirit in young learners. 1. Short Lessons Go a Long Way Incorporating brief, 15-minute STEM videos or a single...

  • The Worcester Guardian wrote an article about our event

    STEM startup True Robotics introduced to Worcester students The Worcester Guardian wrote an excellent article about our event Blasting Off With Pilot. The article, written by Charlene Arsenault, is linked above ^

  • The National Alternative Education Association

    Last week, we had the privilege of attending the National Alternative Education Association annual conference in Tampa, Florida, and it was truly magical. “Alternative education” is a broad umbrella term for any educational program or setting outside the traditional, mainstream classroom. The implications range from students with disabilities to social-emotional regulatory issues to gifted students; some students in alternative education programs just have parents who want them to try...

  • Blasting Off With Pilot: Press Release

    Last Friday (October 20, 2023), we hosted a community outreach event at Vernon Hill School Elementary School in Worcester, MA. The event was called Blasting Off With Pilot: Robotics on the Hill. After connecting with Vernon Hill, principal Craig Dottin, whose vision for the school aligns perfectly with our values, expressed some doubts about the school’s ability to take on more coursework. He thought his teachers would be too busy to incorporate a new program due to the district and state’s...

  • The Need for Middle School Robotics

    In today's rapidly evolving world, where technology continues to shape the way we live, work, and communicate, the importance of STEM education has never been clearer. As industries become more technology-driven, it's crucial to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. This is particularly true for middle school students, a group poised to become the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow. Enter middle school robotics education, a powerful way to foster...

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