Mission and Impact
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy studies how educators can use robots to teach Computer Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CS-STEM). Our mission is to use the educational affordances of robotics to create CS-STEM opportunities for all learners. We fulfill our mission by developing research-based solutions that are classroom-tested and foreground CS-STEM concepts.
Certified Teacher Training
As a world leader in robotics education, the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has trained thousands of teachers and coaches internationally. Our professional development courses equip educators with both the content and pedagogical knowledge needed to successfully implement robotics programs. All training and professional development courses allow educators to earn a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certification, while simultaneously providing valuable continuing education credits and enabling them to offer our certifications to their students.
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| Mechanical Foundations (REV DUO) |
| Mechanical Foundations (VEX V5) |
| Electrical Foundations (Arduino)` |
| Fabrication Foundations |
On Demand
Research-Based Curriculum
Virtual Robotics Curriculum
Coding and Computational Thinking with a VIrtual Robot features a brand-new bot: "VICE" (short for Virtual-Integrated Curriculum Environment). VICE packs a wide variety of sensors to detect its environment, outputs to communicate with you, and motors to navigate its environment and manipulate objects. Learn More >
The Robotics Academy is a frontrunner in CS-STEM Education Research. Below is a list of different research projects which have led to the development of many of our curricula and technologies:
| Player-Programmed-Partner Games | RD-AIM-HIRE |
| FACILITATE | |
| SMART Robotics Technician | Changing Culture in Robotics Classrooms |
| The Robot Algebra Project | Building a Theory of Badges for CS Education |
The Robotics Academy develops curriculum and games, hosts robotics competitions, provides training, organizes conferences, and conducts research on how to use robotics to teach CS-STEM concepts. Click here to view some of the partners that we have worked with.
The Carnegie Mellon Robotic Academy team is located within the , where robots for business, government, and industry are designed, prototyped, and tested just outside our office doors. The NREC is part of the , a world-renowned robotics organization.