Resolute Robotics

What Resolute Robotics does

Resolute Robotics, operating legally as Resolute Education (Pty) Ltd, is a South African EdTech company founded in 2018 that provides a CAPS-aligned coding and robotics curriculum for K-12 schools (Grades R-9). The product is architected as a three-tier system: Novice (Grades R-3) using a proprietary Resly IDE, Apprentice (Grades 4-6) using Scratch and Microbit IDEs, and Advanced (Grades 7-9) using Arduino and Python IDEs, all delivered through a digital learning platform with learner and educator dashboards.

The company's technology stack includes the Resolute Digital Learning Space (a SaaS-style platform with educational games, assessments, virtual coding environments, instructional videos, and lesson plans), AI-powered Novi Bot and Blue AI Avatar for learner and educator support, and grade-specific robotics hardware kits, with 15,000+ kits deployed in classrooms globally and 2,000+ educators trained to date. The offering has been externally validated with a 92% pedagogy score from Education Alliance Finland and reports a 90% digital ecosystem satisfaction rating (April 2025).

Commercially, Resolute operates a hybrid revenue model spanning hardware/kit sales, curriculum and book sales, CPD-accredited teacher training programmes, subscription-based online courses, and a franchise channel for Resolute Education clubs. Go-to-market is dual-track: a curriculum specialist-led enterprise field sales motion targeting K-12 schools across South Africa, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce (shop.resolute.education) plus self-serve learning platform (learn.resolute.education). The company remains a small, privately held, self-funded entity (1-10 employees) with no disclosed venture funding or external investors, serving primarily South African schools with a stated global reach.

Name

Resolute Robotics

Legal name

Resolute Education (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://resoluteeducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Resolute Robotics (Resolute Education) is a South African EdTech company that delivers CAPS-aligned coding and robotics curriculum, hardware kits, and teacher training to K-12 schools across Grades R-9, supported by a digital learning platform and AI-enabled learner assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Coding and Robotics Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFANAB

Robotics Learning Platforms

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/STEM & Coding Learning Platforms (Robotics, Maker, Computer Science)

SECONDARYEDAJAMAG

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAJAMAD

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

SECONDARYEDAFACAA

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Digital Curriculum, Courseware & Interactive Learning Content

Keywords

• Coding and robotics education
• CAPS-aligned curriculum
• Educational robotics kits
• K-12 EdTech platform
• Teacher training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pretoria

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Robotics Kits Sales: Sale of physical robotics kits and hardware to schools and consumers. The kits are grade-specific and aligned with the curriculum streams (Novice, Apprentice, Advanced)
2. Curriculum and Books: Sale of curriculum materials, lesson plans, and educational books aligned to CAPS outcomes for Grades R-9
3. Teacher Training Programs: Educator training programs providing certification and CPD points. Includes accredited training courses to help educators deliver coding and robotics curriculum
4. Online Courses and Subscriptions: Self-paced training courses and e-learning content available through the digital ecosystem and shop platform
5. Franchise Model: Franchise opportunities for establishing Resolute Education clubs and learning centers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Resolute Robotics (doing business as Resolute Education) provides a comprehensive K-12 coding and robotics education solution for South African schools, comprising CAPS-aligned curriculum modules for Grades R-9 (Novice, Apprentice, Advanced streams), a proprietary digital learning platform, grade-specific robotics kits and hardware, CAPS curriculum books, and an accredited teacher training program with CPD points. The solution is sold primarily to schools through curriculum specialists and is complemented by an e-commerce shop and self-paced online courses for individual consumers.

Product overview

Resolute Education is a comprehensive coding and robotics education platform offering a unified portfolio of CAPS-aligned curriculum modules, hardware products, and training services. The solution is architected as a three-tier curriculum system: the Novice stream (Grades R-3, Resolute IDE), Apprentice stream (Grades 4-6, Scratch IDE and Microbit IDE), and Advanced stream (Grades 7-9, Arduino IDE and Python IDE). These curriculum modules are delivered through the Digital Learning Space platform, which integrates educational games, assessments, virtual coding environments, instructional videos, lesson plans, and AI-powered learner dashboards. The offering is complemented by Robotics Kits & Hardware products available through the Resolute Education Shop, Teacher Training programmes with CPD accreditation, and CAPS Curriculum Books with lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Novi: Robotics kit and robot product used in coding and robotics curriculum for novice level learners (Grades R-3)

Products and services

• Novice Curriculum Entry-level coding and robotics curriculum designed for Grades R-3, focused on sparking curiosity through age-appropriate coding concepts using the Resolute IDE (Resly) platform. Includes lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics aligned to South African CAPS outcomes.
• Apprentice Curriculum Intermediate coding curriculum for Grades 4-6, expanding fundamental programming skills using Scratch IDE and Microbit IDE platforms with hands-on robotics projects. Includes lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics aligned to CAPS outcomes.
• Advanced Curriculum Advanced coding and robotics curriculum for Grades 7-9, launching innovators through Arduino IDE and Python IDE platforms with sophisticated robotics projects and code development. Includes lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics aligned to CAPS outcomes.
• Digital Learning Space Comprehensive integrated learning platform providing educational games, assessments, virtual coding environments, instructional videos, lesson plans, and learner/educator dashboards for educators and students. Hosts the AI-powered Novi Bot and Blue AI Avatar for interactive learning assistance.
• Robotics Kits & Hardware Engaging, hands-on robotics kits and hardware solutions that bring the CAPS-aligned curriculum to life. Includes the Novi robotics kit for novice-level learners. Over 15,000 kits deployed globally in classrooms.
• Teacher Training Programme Accredited educator training programme with CPD points, designed to transform tech-hesitant educators into confident Coding & Robotics instructors through hands-on, self-paced courses, mentor support, and peer forums. Over 2,000 educators trained.
• Resolute Education Shop Online retail platform offering ready-to-use robotics kits, coding accessories, curriculum books, and self-paced courses for educators and learners. Operates as the company's direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel.
• CAPS Curriculum Books Pedagogically sound, CAPS-aligned curriculum books and educational resources for Grades R-9, including lesson plans, assessments, and rubrics created by educators for educators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% pedagogy score validated by Education Alliance Finland
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arduino Education: Supplies coding and robotics learning platforms for secondary schools using Arduino IDE — the same toolchain Resolute's Advanced stream (Grades 7-9) is built on. Direct overlap in target use case and customer profile.
• Wonder Workshop: Provides K-12 robotics and coding platforms (Dash, Cue) with curriculum. Direct comparable in primary-school coding/robotics kits and integrated teacher resources.
• Sphero: Sells K-12 robotics kits and accompanying curriculum/lesson plans. Comparable product-market fit to Resolute: programmable hardware for primary/secondary classrooms bundled with teaching content.
• LEGO Education: Global leader in K-12 robotics and STEM learning platforms. Competes directly with Resolute's robotics kits and curriculum in the same school buyer segment, with substantially larger scale and brand recognition.
• Micro:bit Educational Foundation: Provides a K-12 coding/robotics platform with curriculum and hardware (micro:bit). Resolute's Apprentice stream uses Microbit IDE, and Micro:bit's global classroom footprint represents an alternative Resolute schools could switch to.
• Tynker: K-12 coding learning platform with self-paced courses, lesson plans, and educator dashboards. Closely mirrors Resolute's Digital Learning Space offering and competes for the same coding-curriculum budget line.
• VEX Robotics: Provides K-12 robotics kits, curriculum, and competitions. Closely comparable to Resolute's combination of hardware kits, lesson content, and educator enablement in primary and secondary schools.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Large-scale K-12 computer science curriculum provider with free courses and teacher resources. Competes for the same K-12 coding curriculum adoption budget Resolute targets, especially in emerging markets.
• Scratch Foundation: MIT-developed block-coding platform embedded in Resolute's Apprentice stream. Free, broadly adopted in K-12 coding education globally; an alternative Resolute schools could rely on, especially in cost-sensitive environments.

Regional players

• CodeSpace (South Africa): South African coding education provider running in-person and online programs for schools and learners. Same geography and K-12 coding/robotics buyer as Resolute, providing a regional competitive benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@resoluterobotics6901
• Facebookfacebook.com/resoluterobotics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resolute-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/resoluterobotics

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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