Twin Science & Robotics

What Twin Science & Robotics does

Twin Science & Robotics is a K-8 edtech company that combines physical modular STEM kits with an AI-powered digital learning platform for children ages 6-14. Founded around 2018, the company is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with a regional office in London, and reports serving 4,000+ schools across 60+ countries. Its product portfolio consists of three tiered hardware kits (Robotic Art Kit for ages 5-7, STEM for Sustainability Kit for ages 7-9, and Robotics & Coding Kit for ages 9-11) featuring magnetic snap-together electronic modules compatible with LEGO, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi, complemented by the Twin Educator Portal (with 20+ AI tools), Twin Student App (gamified with Twin Coins rewards), and Twin Code Lab (block-based coding environment).

The platform delivers 50,000+ curriculum-aligned content items mapped to NGSS, CSTA, IB PYP, UK, US, and IB standards and operates on a "Double-Winged Education" philosophy that pairs STEM competence with UN Sustainable Development Goal-aligned sustainability content. AI features are built primarily on third-party foundation models (notably GPT-5 and Gemini) and span lesson planning, quiz generation, image creation, multimodal content, and AI-powered student skill reporting that the company claims reduces teacher workload by approximately 5.9 hours per week. The platform maintains privacy-first architecture with GDPR, COPPA, FERPA, and KVKK compliance and explicitly does not use student data to train AI models.

Twin operates a hybrid B2B/B2C revenue model combining one-time hardware kit sales with recurring subscriptions for the Educator Portal (bundled via "Buy 5 kits, get 1 year access"), premium AI features, and professional development services. Distribution is sales-led through direct e-commerce, school enterprise sales, and physical retail partnerships with the Science Museum (London) and Science and Industry Museum (Manchester), supported by the Twin Spark Ambassador Program (2,500+ educators), the S4S Competition, and corporate credibility partnerships with Intel, Rolls-Royce, Google, Ford, and Unilever.

Name

Twin Science & Robotics

Legal name

Twin Science

Website

https://twinscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Twin Science & Robotics is a K-8 edtech company combining physical modular STEM kits with an AI-powered digital learning platform, serving 4,000+ schools across 60+ countries with curriculum-aligned STEM and sustainability education for ages 6-14.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Technology

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), Robotics Kits, Parts & Lab Equipment Providers (Education-Focused) (EDAMADAN), DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail (CRACAKAN), STEM & Coding Readiness for Early Learners (EDACANAF)

Keywords

• STEM education kits
• AI literacy curriculum
• Educational robotics
• Coding learning platform
• Teacher edtech tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical STEM Kit Sales: Sale of physical educational kits (Robotic Art Kit, STEM for Sustainability Kit, Robotics & Coding Kit) for different age groups. Kits include electronic modules, building materials, and digital access codes.
2. Educator Portal Subscription: Schools and educators subscribe to access the digital platform including lesson plans, content library, AI tools, student management, and reporting features. Bundled with kit purchase (e.g., 'Buy 5 kits, get 1 year access to Educator Portal').
3. AI Tools and Premium Features: Over 20 AI-powered tools available including lesson planners, quiz generators, challenge makers, and differentiated content creation. Premium features accessed through subscription.
4. Professional Development Training: Training sessions and professional development webinars for educators worldwide, focusing on new technologies, AI in schools, and edtech trends. Participants earn certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Twin Science & Robotics designs and sells three progressive modular STEM kits for ages 5-11 (Robotic Art Kit, STEM for Sustainability Kit, and Robotics & Coding Kit) bundled with the Twin Educator Portal, Twin Student App, and Twin Code Lab digital platform. The offering combines hands-on physical electronics with AI-powered teacher tools, curriculum-aligned content covering NGSS, CSTA, IB PYP, UK, US, IB, and IG standards, and over 20 generative-AI content creation tools for K-8 schools.

Product overview

Twin Science & Robotics offers a unified edtech platform combining physical STEM kits with digital learning applications for children aged 6-14. The product portfolio consists of three progressive hardware kits (Robotic Art Kit for Years 1-2, STEM for Sustainability Kit for Years 3-4, and Robotics & Coding Kit for Years 5-6), supported by the Twin Educator Portal and Twin Student App software platforms. The ecosystem includes Twin Code Lab for visual programming, over 20 AI-powered content generation tools, and the STEM for Sustainability Competition. All components align with the 'Double-Winged Education' approach combining STEM competence with social responsibility, aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals and international curriculum standards (NGSS, CSTA, IB PYP). The platform serves 4,000+ schools across 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Twin Spark: An exclusive global community of educators and enthusiasts passionate about using STEM education to drive sustainability. Ambassadors help spread the word about Twin Science and its STEM for Sustainability learning tools.

Products and services

• Twin Educator Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 4,000+ schools across 60+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic and minor.

• Science Museum LondonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin Science kits are available in the museum's physical stores, extending STEM learning beyond museum visits. Kits bring hands-on STEM learning to life, making it more accessible and engaging for children and families. Partnership creates a dynamic platform for young learners to explore, innovate, and understand science and sustainability.
• Science and Industry Museum ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing London partnership success, Twin kits will be introduced at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. Plans include interactive workshops where children can engage directly with Twin Science kits, building and experimenting in real-time.
• UCL (University College London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting STEM education research and curriculum development. Part of institutional partnerships for educational technology development.
• Imperial College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for STEM education research and development. Contributes to curriculum alignment and educational standards.
• IntelstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Intel to enhance STEM education technology. Intel is listed among global partners helping prepare students for emerging green jobs of the future.
• Rolls-RoycestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership with Rolls-Royce supporting STEM education initiatives. Rolls-Royce contributes to preparing students for future workforce needs in technology and engineering.
• GooglestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Google as part of global partners network supporting STEM for Sustainability curriculum and preparing students for the future.
• FordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership supporting STEM education and sustainability initiatives. Part of network of companies helping drive educational impact.
• Unilever TurkeystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership including STEM for Sustainability Workshop held at Unilever Turkey headquarters. Children of employees participated as enthusiastic learners, modifying remote-controlled cars and building smart canes. Partnership aligns with Unilever's sustainable practices commitment.
• YGA World Science MovementstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YGA World Science Movement program in Rwanda, working alongside Rwandan educators to make science and technology more accessible to students across Africa.
• Stanford SpokesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Stanford Spokes team conducting a 10-week bike journey across the US from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., delivering hands-on STEM workshops to over 250 students using Twin kits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LEGO Education: The dominant K-12 STEM/robotics education brand. LEGO Education competes directly with Twin Science in K-8 schools via LEGO-based kits, lesson plans, and teacher training, and the Twin platform is explicitly LEGO-compatible.
• Sphero: Provider of programmable educational robots (Sphero, littleBits, RVR) and a coding platform for K-12. Direct competitor in K-8 STEM robotics kits, coding curriculum, and school sales motion.
• Wonder Workshop: Maker of Dash, Dot, and Cue robots paired with a coding/curriculum platform for K-8. Competes head-to-head with Twin in elementary STEM robotics, AI literacy, and teacher dashboard capabilities.
• Makeblock (mBlock): Global STEM education provider offering robotics kits (mBot, Codey Rocky) and the mBlock software ecosystem, closely overlapping Twin's dual-wing hardware + software model in K-8 schools.
• VEX Robotics: Major K-12 educational robotics brand (VEX IQ, VEX GO) with curriculum and competition-based learning. Competes in the same K-8 STEM kit + curriculum market and is widely adopted in schools.
• Arduino Education: Educational arm of the Arduino ecosystem, offering STEM kits and curriculum for K-12. Twin's kits are explicitly Arduino-compatible, making Arduino Education a natural adjacent competitor and platform partner.
• KiwiCo: Subscription-based STEM/STEAM kit provider for kids and classrooms. Overlaps with Twin on hands-on STEM kit design, age-banded curriculum, and the kit-plus-digital subscription business model.
• Tynker: K-8 coding and STEM learning platform used in schools, with curriculum, teacher tools, and student app. Closely comparable to Twin's Educator Portal + Student App + coding (Twin Code Lab) stack.
• Osmo (by BYJU'S): K-8 blended learning platform combining physical manipulatives with a tablet-based app, sold to schools and consumers. Comparable hybrid physical-plus-digital GTM targeting the same K-8 age band as Twin.

Broad incumbents

• Raspberry Pi Foundation: Provides low-cost computing hardware and a large free educational content library used widely in K-12 STEM. Twin's kits integrate with Raspberry Pi, and the Foundation is both a potential channel partner and a baseline free competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/twin_science
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TwinScience
• Facebookfacebook.com/twinscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twinscience
• Instagraminstagram.com/twinscience
• TikToktiktok.com/@twinapp

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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