Waltham, United States
KinderLab Robotics, Inc. is an innovative company dedicated to creating educational STEAM robotics for young children from PreK - 5th grade. The company's flagship product, KIBO, is a screen-free robot kit that allows children to engage in playful and creative coding, design, decoration, and programming activities. Founded in 2013, KinderLab Robotics stands out in the Robotics industry by catering specifically to children under the age of seven, a critical population often overlooked in STEM education products.
The company's emphasis on research and development is evident in its products, which are based on over 20 years of academic and field research. KinderLab Robotics integrates foundational programming and engineering concepts into a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes literacy, expressive arts, and cultural studies, setting it apart from other STEM education offerings. Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers, a pioneer in STEM education for young children, has led 20 years of NSF-supported research that has informed the design of KinderLab's products.
In January 2017, KinderLab Robotics secured a noteworthy $1.00M Venture Round investment from Brain Robotics Capital, signaling confidence from investors in the company's mission and vision. This investment underlines the potential for growth and impact that KinderLab Robotics holds in the educational technology space.
With its focus on fostering critical technical, problem-solving, and cognitive skills in young children through innovative and age-appropriate robotics products, KinderLab Robotics is poised to make a significant contribution to the STEAM education landscape for years to come.
