Instituto Robotica

What Instituto Robotica does

Instituto Robótica is a privately held Chilean education-technology organization headquartered in Concepción, Chile, that delivers educational robotics, programming, electronics, and STEAM programs to schools (colegios and liceos), teachers, families, and the general public across Latin America and Japan. The company was founded in 2021 by specialists in applied robotics and technology-based entrepreneurship, led by CEO Francisco Vejar, Director of Activities Oscar Iraira, and Director Mexico Mauricio Valencia, and operates with a reported 1–10 employees. Its stated footprint spans four countries and includes conference presence at INCmty, TalentLand, and ENIE Latam, alongside partnerships with government agencies CORFO and Chile-Programa.

The core technology is a hardware-plus-curriculum EdTech stack. Four proprietary products — RIE (a 100% assemblable magnetic-connection educational robot with sensors, servomotors, and LEDs), Kit Edtech (electronic component kits in recycled-cardboard packaging paired with e-learning tutorials), Appkit (a portable lab device connecting via app to laptops or smartphones), and Box Edtech (an interactive electronic-components box with multimedia content) — are bundled with semester/annual curricula covering applied robotics, educational robotics, mechatronics, and STEAM. Delivery occurs in-person or via e-learning, with separate teacher-training programs ranging from 8 to 24 pedagogical hours and shorter 4–12 hour open academy workshops for families and the general public. A 2021 addition, the Jet! (Jóvenes Emprendedores Tecnológicos) methodology and podcast, extends the offering into youth entrepreneurship content.

The business model combines four revenue streams: (1) recurring semester/annual student programs at schools, (2) professional-services revenue from teacher training, (3) hardware sales of the four EdTech kits, and (4) one-off open-enrollment academy workshops. Pricing is quote-based and customized per institution with no publicly disclosed tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct institutional outreach to Chilean schools, supplemented by event-driven and community-led activity at Latin American conferences and via the Jet! podcast, radio/TV appearances, and government partnerships through Chile-Programa Biobío and CORFO. No external funding rounds, revenue figures, or institutional investors are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Instituto Robotica

Legal name

Instituto Robótica

Website

https://institutorobotica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Instituto Robótica is a Chilean EdTech company that delivers educational robotics, programming, electronics, and STEAM programs and proprietary hardware kits to schools, teachers, families, and students across Latin America and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Robotics and STEAM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics Kits, Parts & Lab Equipment Providers (Education-Focused) (EDAMADAN), Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), Teacher Training & Curriculum Providers (Robotics/Maker Education) (EDAMADAM), Educational & Hobby Robotics Kits (Consumer) (CRACARAG)

Keywords

• Educational robotics programs
• EdTech hardware kits
• Teacher training services
• STEM curriculum design
• Youth entrepreneurship methodology

Headquarters

HQ city

Concepción

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs for Students: Semester and annual educational robotics programs delivered in-person or via e-learning to students at schools (colegios/liceos). Covers topics including applied robotics, educational robotics, and STEAM.
2. Teacher Training Programs: Professional development programs for teaching staff, ranging from 8 to 24 pedagogical hours, covering methodologies, project-based learning, gamification, and technology education.
3. EdTech Product Sales: Sale of educational technology products including RIE (Robot Integral Educativo), Kit EdTech, Appkit, and Box EdTech containing electronic components for hands-on technology learning.
4. Open Academy Programs: Open enrollment workshops and courses (4-12 hours) for general public including family robotics workshops, Arduino, mobile applications, and programming courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto Robótica designs and sells proprietary EdTech hardware kits (RIE educational robot, Kit EdTech, Appkit portable laboratory, Box EdTech) and delivers structured educational programs in robotics, programming, electronics, and STEAM disciplines. The company serves schools through curricular programs (Robótica Biobío, Robótica Chile, STEAM+Programación, Robótica con Arduino), trains teachers, and runs an Open Academy for the general public, using its JET! (Jóvenes Emprendedores Tecnológicos) methodology as the unifying pedagogical framework.

Product overview

Instituto Robotica offers a suite of four interconnected EdTech products for educational robotics and technology learning. The core offerings include RIE (Robot Integral Educativo) - a fully assemblable educational robot with magnetic components; Kit Edtech - electronic component kits for STEM projects; Appkit - a portable tech laboratory with smartphone/laptop connectivity; and Box Edtech - cardboard-based educational boxes for technology learning. These products are complemented by educational programs (Robótica Educativa, Robótica Aplicada, STEAM), teacher training programs, and the Jet! (Jóvenes Emprendedores Tecnológicos) methodology for youth technological entrepreneurship support. The portfolio serves schools, students, families, and educators across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIE: Robot Integral Educativo - a technological device for learning robotics and technology, 100% assemblable with magnets, featuring specialized sensors, servomotors, plates, and LED lights.
• Kit Edtech
• Appkit
• Box Edtech
• Jet!

Products and services

• RIE (Robot Integral Educativo)

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Globaltech Bridge ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Participated in international product internationalization program Globaltech Bridge connecting Latin American products with Silicon Valley markets.
• INCmtycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2019Selected among top 70 Latin American companies for INC Accelerator 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. Participated as exhibitor at INCmty 2019, the largest Spanish-language entrepreneurship festival with 22,000+ participants. Presented company model, services, and products for Latin American expansion.
• Colegio FraternidadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2019Organized ENIE 2020 (Encuentro Nacional de Informática y Emprendimiento Escolar) through Corporación Educacional Masónica de Concepción. Developed continuous conference cycle with national and international experts in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology.
• Chile-ProgramacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Partner organization in Chile-Programa: Aprendizajes para la sociedad del conocimiento. Mission to promote programming education across Chile alongside companies including Samsung, Santillana, and Telefónica. Instituto Robotica led Chile-Programa Biobío region.
• Centro De Emprendimiento ColbúncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Part of Robótica Biobío program led by Centro De Emprendimiento De Colbún. Collaborative initiative between companies and institutions to develop technological talent in students and support regional education and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Talent Land 2019coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2019Participated as attendees and exhibitors at Talent Land 2019 in Guadalajara, Mexico - the largest Spanish-language talent event with over 20,000 participants. Networked with regional talent and showcased educational technology programs.
• Hemisferio SustentableminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Co-produced the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Anniversary Event in Pucón, Chile. Over 600 attendees including authorities, international guests, schools, and institutions. Launched 'Equitable Education & Technologization for the Future' conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UBTECH Robotics: Produces educational robotics kits (UKITs, uKit Explore, JIMU) with full curriculum and teacher resources. Directly competes with Instituto Robótica's RIE, Appkit, and Kit Edtech hardware lineup for school STEAM programs.
• Wonder Workshop: Develops Dash, Dot, and Cue robots with companion curriculum for K–8 coding and STEM. Closely comparable in targeting primary/middle school robotics programs with teacher-led delivery.
• Makeblock: Global educational robotics platform combining hardware (mBot, Codey Rocky, Ultimate), curriculum, and teacher training. Closely mirrors Instituto Robótica's hardware-plus-content-plus-training model and serves the same K–12 STEM market.
• Arduino Education: Provides electronics kits (Arduino UNO R4, CTC, Kit Starter) and educator resources for teaching programming, electronics, and mechatronics. Directly overlaps with Instituto Robótica's Kit Edtech, Appkit, and teacher training offerings.
• Sphero: Programmable educational robots (BOLT, indi, RVR) targeting K–12 STEM and coding education. Comparable on hardware-plus-curriculum model and similar customer base of schools and teachers.
• VEX Robotics: Offers classroom robotics kits and competition programs (VEX IQ, V5, VEXcode) widely adopted in schools worldwide. Competes head-to-head with Instituto Robótica on educational robotics kits and competition-aligned curricula.

Emerging players

• Robotical: UK-based maker of the Marty educational walking robot, targeting K–12 and university STEAM programs. Smaller and earlier-stage than Instituto Robótica but overlaps on programmable educational robotics kits and curriculum.
• Tinkering Labs: Maker of Educational Insights' Design & Drill, Tinker Studio, and similar hands-on STEM kits with educator curriculum. Adjacent competitor in project-based educational technology kits for school and family use.

Broad incumbents

• KiwiCo: Subscription-based STEM activity kits (KiwiCo, Tinker Crate, Maker Crate) for kids and classrooms. Adjacent competitor in the educational hands-on STEM kit space, with broader reach but less robotics specialization.
• LEGO Education: Global leader in educational robotics kits (SPIKE, WeDo, Mindstorms) with established teacher training and curriculum programs. Directly competes with Instituto Robótica for K–12 educational robotics budgets worldwide, including in Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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