Grades K-3
Paving the Way with Treads
Coding, math and ELA lessons that fit into centers, small groups and stations, with social and emotional learning in every lesson.
$200per robot
K-3 program
Robotics for every K-8 classroom
Reusable robots, a curriculum for every grade and teacher training, as one Classroom Package.
True Robotics makes robotics programs for K-8 schools. Each program pairs a robot with a curriculum written for that grade and one-on-one teacher training. Students in grades 3 to 8 build their robots by hand, then code them. Younger students start with Treads, which arrives built. Robots start at $200 each.
True Robotics K-8 Classroom Suite
Grades 3-5
Taking Off with Pilot
A unit that builds from day one: students assemble Pilot, then use it for programming challenges, sensors, obstacle courses and grade-level math and science.
$399per robot
3-5 program
Grades 6-8
Introduction to Robotics with Axle
Middle school engineering: build Axle, program its ultrasonic and light sensors and the game controller, and apply grade-level math and physics along the way.
$650per robot
6-8 program
Add-on for Pilot and Axle
FlexForge
Extra pieces, motors and gears that students add to a Pilot or an Axle they have already built.
$149 per kit Basic, $349 Enhanced.
See FlexForgeCurriculum licensing and professional development are priced separately and bundled into Classroom Packages at a discount. Prices subject to change.
True Robotics in numbers
Robots delivered, students served and instructors trained.
- 42,000+students served
- 2,900+robots delivered
- 450instructors trained
Goal: 65,000 students by 2026
How robotics works in the schools we work with
Three things happen in every True Robotics classroom.
Students build the robots
Pilot and Axle arrive as kits. Students put them together with a screwdriver, a wrench and a ruler. Treads arrives built, so K-3 classes drive on day one.
Students code the robots
Students drag blocks into a program in True Robotics Playground, send it to the robot over Bluetooth and watch it run. No student logins.
Students learn the math and science
Fractions and measuring with a ruler, speed and energy, balanced and unbalanced forces. The lessons teach them with the robot, not beside it.
Written to state standards
Treads lessons are written to your state's standards for each grade, kindergarten through grade 3. Math and science run through the Pilot and Axle maps.
See the standards alignmentWhere the programs run
The same curriculum runs as a regular class unit, in science and engineering classes, and as an after-school club.
Schools we work with
- NYC Public Schools, NY
- Hawaii DOE, HI
- Metro Nashville, TN
- Boston, MA
- Birmingham, AL
- Saginaw, MI
- Cheshire, CT
- Dumont, NJ
- Kemper County, MS
- Syracuse, NY
- Springfield, MA
- Newton, MA
- Spencer-East Brookfield, MA
- Blackstone-Millville, MA
- Old Saybrook, CT
- Woodlynne, NJ
Some of the school districts we work with
The four things educators asked us for
Hundreds of educator interviews named the same four:
- Time for new curriculum materials
- Hands-on STEM activities
- Access to expert training
- Alignment with standards
True Robotics is on a mission to inspire students with robotics and make STEM education more accessible. We believe in providing every student the opportunity to learn with robots, not just the top 10-20% of learners. We do this by delivering research-based, evidence-driven curriculum, student-focused robot kits, and personalized training for educators.
One Classroom Package
Why educators choose True Robotics
- Every lesson ready to teach
- No student logins, no student data
- Robots a school reuses for years
What educators say
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.
The software students use
Students open True Robotics Playground at app.truerobotics.org, pick their robot and drag blocks into a program. Nothing to install and no student logins. It runs on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad and Android tablets.
Questions schools ask first
What is the K-8 Classroom Suite?
The K-8 Classroom Suite is our answer to the four challenges educators named, and it covers kindergarten through eighth grade. It stands on three pillars: robot kits, curriculum and professional development. We have robots and robot kits, but we really pride ourselves on the other two pillars. Everything comes as one bundled, cohesive package, so a school has everything it needs to run the program well over the long term and keep students engaged year after year.
Which programs are there, and for which grades?
Three programs, one per grade band. Paving the Way with Treads (K-3) has curriculum versions for grades K, 1, 2 and 3, with 25 lessons per grade of about 30 minutes, used as a flexible tool in core classrooms such as math centers and ELA small groups. Taking Off with Pilot (3-5) has versions for grades 3, 4, 5 and General, with 25 lessons of 45 to 60 minutes in a unit that builds from day 1 to day 25 around the Pilot Robot Kit. Introduction to Robotics with Axle (6-8) has versions for grades 6, 7, 8 and General, with 45 lessons of 45 to 60 minutes; students build the Axle Robot Kit, then take it apart.
What if a teacher has never taught robotics or coding?
The lessons are built for exactly that. The presentations show students precisely what to do the first time they do anything, so hesitant or intimidated teachers can learn right alongside their students through the videos and the speaker notes. Teachers also get the self-paced Learning Portal, a 30-minute personalized intro session, one to two hour one-on-one training sessions and an assigned point of contact. We always recommend that teachers build the robot themselves, following the portal's build videos, before putting it in front of students.
Bring True Robotics to your school
Tell us what your school runs for STEM today and where you want it to go. We quote a Classroom Package for the grade bands you choose. We look into grant options open to your school and send what you need for your board.