True Robotics brings hands-on robotics to every K-8 student, not just the top 10 to 20 percent of learners. We began with a year of research with educators. They named four needs: time, hands-on STEM, expert training and standards. The K-8 Classroom Suite answers all four.
Our mission
True Robotics began with one idea: every student should meet STEM and robotics early and often, and see themselves in it. Then, when they choose a path, they choose it well informed. That is why the K-8 Classroom Suite starts in kindergarten.
Our research
We started with a year of research and hundreds of educator interviews. Every kind of school named the same four needs. Here is how the K-8 Classroom Suite answers each one.
There is no time in education to make new curriculum or to implement it. Teachers are busy and stretched thin.
Our answer: Every lesson arrives ready to teach: a lesson plan, slides with videos, an entrance ticket, a reflection and answer keys. Teachers report that prep takes about five minutes. See the curriculum.
Schools need more meaningful hands-on STEM activities with direct connections to the real world.
Our answer: Students build the Pilot Robot Kit themselves, about 150 pieces, with real-world tools. Groups of two to three students per robot keep every student's hands on it. See the 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: A 30-minute personalized introduction session, a self-paced Learning Portal open 24/7, and one-on-one sessions, all held virtually. See teacher training.
Whatever goes in front of students still has to help them reach the goals set by their districts, their states and their ed plans.
Our answer: Each Treads grade is written to your state's standards, with math and ELA built into the coding. Pilot covers fractions, measuring, speed and forces. Axle runs a math strand by grade. See standards alignment.
Funding
Funding is the barrier behind all four needs, so we plan for it from the first call. Most schools use Title I, II or IV funds or a grant, and we help with the grant application.
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.
True Robotics is a K-8 educational robotics company in Worcester, Massachusetts, about five years old. We were born with one idea: give every student the opportunity to be exposed to STEM and robotics and to see themselves in those spaces, so that by the time they make decisions about their future, they make them in a much more informed way. Our goal is simple: expose them often, expose them early. We believe in providing every student the opportunity to learn with robots, not just the top 10-20% of learners.
Emily Hajko, our Director of Education, oversees overall school success. She makes sure our programs are a good fit for each school and that we provide what its students and teachers need. The work starts with learning about your school: what you run now for STEM and robotics, and your long-term goals. Emily is a former teacher, and her goal is always to get teachers' prep time down to zero. Every teacher also gets an assigned point of contact at True Robotics, a person they can reach any time they need help.
Yes. It is probably the most common approach: schools pilot the program with one grade band and expand from there. Which band to start with depends on your school and your funding. If a grant can be found for the middle school program, that is a strong place to begin, because those middle schoolers will love it and become the best salespeople in your school as the elementary students watch them. The next year, the school can budget for the other packages, or use the extra time to find more grants.
We start by learning about your school: what you run today for STEM and robotics, and your long-term goals. After the call, we send everything you need to take to your board or leadership team, along with grant options we have researched for you. Then we set a follow-up, typically in about two weeks, to talk through funding and the next step. Request a quote to start the conversation.
Tell us what your school runs today for STEM and robotics and where you want it to be. We come back with a plan that fits your days, your grades and your funding.
