Barobo provides K‑12 educational solutions that combine mathematics instruction with coding, manipulatives, and robotics. Its flagship RoboBlocky Math curriculum uses virtual robots and optional hardware to align with state math standards, enabling students from kindergarten through 12th grade to build computational thinking and engineering skills while improving math performance. The program also offers STEAM pathways and hands‑on engineering design projects using Linkbot, OmniBot, Arduino, and 3D‑printed components.
Funding
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Problem
Students often encounter abstract mathematics without concrete, interactive experiences, making it difficult to develop deep conceptual understanding and computational thinking. Schools also need curriculum resources that align with state standards while integrating coding and engineering skills, but many existing solutions are fragmented or require extensive setup.
Solution
Barobo delivers RoboBlocky Math™—a K‑12 curriculum that blends mathematics instruction with coding, manipulatives, and robotics. The program is available through web‑based simulations and optional Linkbot™ hardware, allowing educators to use either virtual or physical robots. Aligned to state math standards and the California Mathematics Framework, the curriculum can serve as primary instruction or as a supplement to existing textbooks from kindergarten through 12th grade. A built‑in learning management system lets teachers assign activities, track student progress, and generate reports. Reported outcomes include a year‑over‑year increase in students meeting or exceeding state standards from 16 % to 71 %. The curriculum also provides STEAM pathways that develop computational thinking, engineering design, and real‑world problem‑solving skills. The same modular robot platform can be used across all grade levels, reducing equipment turnover and supporting a low‑floor, high‑ceiling learning experience.
Target Audience
Barobo’s solution targets K‑12 school districts, individual schools, and after‑school programs that require an integrated, standards‑aligned math and coding curriculum supported by robotics hardware.
Features
- SnapConnect modular hardware lets multiple Linkbot™ units and accessories be assembled without tools, enabling a wide range of math and robotics projects
- Drag‑and‑drop RoboBlocky™ programming interface for block‑based coding, with a seamless transition to C/C++ for advanced learners
- Multi‑robot control allows a single program to coordinate several robots, supporting collaborative and large‑scale classroom activities
- 8‑hour battery life and out‑of‑the‑box readiness eliminate downtime and extensive setup
- Integrated sensors and Arduino‑compatible/Raspberry Pi kits expand capabilities for physical computing and data collection
- Comprehensive, standards‑aligned curriculum and textbooks covering TK‑12 math, coding, and engineering concepts
- Cloud‑based learning management system for assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and exporting results
- Compatibility with popular STEM competitions (RoboPlay™ Challenge, video contests) to foster student engagement