Our mission is to provide high quality robotics curricula to schools, and to put smiles on the faces of young LEGO-fans. Just ask the thousands of students who’ve graduated from our programs, many of whom now have promising careers as scientists and engineers.

Founded in 2006, Robot Academy is a woman-owned EdTech company dedicated to providing high-quality robotics curricula to schools and inspiring young LEGO enthusiasts. Originating from a team that won consecutive international robotics championships, the academy offers turn-key video curriculum with educational robots, engaging camps, and classes in Columbus, Ohio, and laser cutters/engravers. Co-founder Gail Vawter, with over 20 years in IT and EdTech, has expanded the company’s reach, making it an authorized distributor of MakeBlock and xTool products across the U.S. Robot Academy designs and manufactures its own proprietary Robot Academy Arduino LEGO Robot, providing students with a unique, hands-on learning experience. The academy’s mission is to ignite a passion for STEM in students, preparing them for promising careers in science and engineering.