True Robotics brings hands-on robotics to every K-12 student, not just the top 10 to 20 percent. After hundreds of educator interviews, we built our Classroom Packages around what teachers asked for: grab-and-go curriculum, reusable robot kits, and one-on-one teacher training.
Our mission
We began with one idea: every student should meet STEM and robotics early and often, and see themselves in it. A student who has built a robot and written the code that moves it can make an informed choice about what comes next. That is why our Classroom Packages start in kindergarten.
Our research
We spent about a year asking educators across the country what makes STEM hard to teach, and after hundreds of educator interviews, every kind of school named the same four needs. Here is how we answer each one.
Teachers are stretched thin, and there is no time in a school day to write a new curriculum, let alone put one in place.
Our answer: Every lesson in our grab-and-go curriculum arrives ready to teach, with a lesson plan, slides with embedded videos, an entrance ticket, a reflection, and answer keys. Teachers tell us that prep takes about five minutes once they know the flow. See our curriculum.
Schools need more meaningful hands-on STEM activities with direct connections to the real world.
Our answer: Your students build the Pilot Robot Kit themselves, about 150 pieces, with real-world tools, then code it and drive it. We keep groups to two to three students per robot so every pair of hands stays busy. See our robots.
Most teachers get little robotics, coding, or STEM in their teacher prep courses, so when it is time to teach it they want more help to feel confident.
Our answer: Your teachers start with a 30-minute personalized introduction session, continue in our self-paced Learning Portal, open 24/7, and have one-on-one sessions with our team, all held virtually. No teacher needs coding experience to start. See our teacher training.
Whatever goes in front of students still has to help them reach the goals their school, their state, and their ed plans set.
Our answer: Our programs are standards-aligned, and we publish the alignment code by code: Common Core math and ELA, the Next Generation Science Standards, and the CSTA and ISTE standards for computing. Each one is also aligned to your state's standards. See standards alignment.
Your school works with a dedicated person from the True Robotics team, from the first conversation through the first year of lessons.
Funding
Funding is the barrier behind all four needs, so we plan for it with you from the first call. Most schools pay with Title I, Title II, or Title IV funds or a grant, and our team researches the grants and helps your school apply.
The True Robotics team was engaging, organized, and well-versed in their ability to teach and work with our students. My students were excited to build and program robots, and in a short amount of time, they were applying basic code to have the robots execute commands. The training and support provided were invaluable, making it easy to implement the curriculum and watch my students thrive.
True Robotics’ trainers were not only relatable and approachable but also top-notch professionals who created an engaging, supportive, and accessible learning environment. Their high-level curriculum design and hands-on activities made it seamless to integrate robotics into our lessons. Thanks to their training, my students have shown heightened excitement for problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork.
True Robotics has provided exceptional service to our district, offering personalized attention and responsiveness at every step. They’ve gone above and beyond, from answering emails to making personal visits to see our program in action. Beyond great customer service, their program has helped students develop vital social skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. We’re grateful for their ongoing support and look forward to continuing our partnership.
Our 2024 study
In 2024 we set out to measure what students really gain from a True Robotics program. The same 112 students in grades 4 to 8 took our benchmark test before and after Taking Off with Pilot or Introduction to Robotics with Axle, and their average score rose from 51.9 percent to 81.7 percent. Scores grew in every subject we tested, led by math and programming.
51.9% to 81.7%
Average score, before and after our course
| Subject | Before | After | Gain in points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 45% | 80% | +35 |
| Programming | 47.5% | 80% | +32.5 |
| Engineering | 65% | 90% | +25 |
| Science | 50% | 75% | +25 |
We wrote a benchmark test for every grade we teach, aligned to national math, science, technology, and engineering standards, with 40 percent programming questions and 20 percent each of engineering, science, and math. Published August 2024. Read the full study on our blog.
Yes. In our 2024 study, 112 students in grades 4 to 8 took the same benchmark test before and after Taking Off with Pilot or Introduction to Robotics with Axle, and their average score rose from 51.9 percent to 81.7 percent. Scores grew in every subject we tested: math by 35 points, programming by 32.5 points, and engineering and science by 25 points each.
True Robotics is a complete robotics program, not just a robot. Each grade band has its own robot and a grab-and-go curriculum for every grade: 25 lessons for Treads and Pilot, and 45 for Axle and Medical Robotics. Two students share each Treads Robot, and two or three share each kit. Your students in grades 3 to 8 build their own kits, and every robot codes in our True Robotics Playground. Every teacher gets one-on-one training, and we publish our per-robot prices and standards alignment documents for every state.
True Robotics is a K-12 educational robotics company based in Massachusetts, founded in 2021 so every student can learn with robots, not just the top 10 to 20 percent. We bring your school reusable robot kits, a grab-and-go curriculum for every grade, and one-on-one teacher training. Our programs are Paving the Way with Treads for grades K-3, Taking Off with Pilot for grades 3-5, Introduction to Robotics with Axle for grades 6-8, and Medical Robotics for grades 8-12. We have served more than 42,000 students and delivered more than 2,900 robots.
Your school works with a dedicated person from the True Robotics team, who makes sure our program is a great fit and that your students and teachers have everything they need. We start by learning about your school: what you run today for STEM and robotics, and your long-term goals. Every teacher also gets an assigned point of contact to reach any time they need help, a real person rather than a 1-800 number.
Yes. Every True Robotics program is a great fit for any learning environment, including traditional, alternative, and sub-therapeutic settings, as well as afterschool programs and summer camps. Every lesson file comes as an editable Word document, so your teachers can make modifications and accommodations for different groups of students. Treads works especially well for students who struggle with workbook seat work. Audrey Brooks, a special education teacher in Worcester Public Schools, saw her students applying basic code in a short time.
After a first call, True Robotics sends you everything you need to take to your board or leadership team, along with grant options we've researched for your school. The call starts with us learning about your school: what you run today for STEM and robotics, and your long-term goals. We then set a follow-up, usually about two weeks later, to talk through funding and next steps. Interested in bringing robotics to your school? Request a quote to start the conversation!
At True Robotics, we believe every school should have a robotics curriculum so every student can learn with robots, not just the top 10 to 20 percent. Hands-on robotics makes STEM something your students do, not just something they read about. We want every student to see themselves in STEM, so they make decisions about their future in a more informed way. Our lessons teach math and science with the robot, so robotics enhances your students' learning rather than replacing it.
At True Robotics, we believe hands-on robotics can ignite curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and inspire creativity in students from kindergarten through grade 12. Coding a real robot teaches sequencing, loops, and conditionals, and your students watch their programs run right on the robot. Our lessons also teach the math and science behind the robot, such as fractions, speed, and forces. Working in groups of two to three, your students practice teamwork and communication too.
Tell us what your school runs today for STEM and robotics and where you want it to be, and our team will come back with a plan that fits your days, your grades, and your funding.
