Coursy is a cloud platform that offers a library of robotics and programming challenges aligned with educational standards. Users submit code through a web interface where an automated build and simulation engine evaluates and scores submissions, while real‑time leaderboards and progress dashboards track performance. The system includes instructor tools for creating custom challenges and integrates with LMSs via LTI and APIs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students and hobbyists interested in robotics and programming often lack a centralized, accessible platform that provides structured challenges, automated feedback, and a competitive environment, making skill development fragmented and time‑consuming.
Solution
Coursy delivers a cloud‑based platform that hosts a curated library of robotics and coding challenges aligned with educational standards. Participants submit code or configuration files through a web interface, where an automated evaluation engine compiles, runs, and scores submissions against predefined test cases and simulated hardware environments. Real‑time leaderboards and progress dashboards give learners immediate insight into performance and areas for improvement. Educators can create custom challenge sets, set grading rubrics, and monitor class‑wide analytics without managing physical equipment. The platform integrates with popular learning management systems via standard APIs, enabling seamless incorporation into existing curricula.
Target Audience
Primary users are secondary schools, universities, and coding bootcamps that run robotics or programming courses, as well as extracurricular clubs and individual learners seeking structured, competitive practice.
Features
- Web portal with a searchable catalog of robotics and programming challenges, each with detailed specifications and difficulty ratings
- Automated build and simulation pipeline that executes submissions in isolated containers, providing deterministic scoring and safety guarantees
- Real‑time leaderboards, achievement badges, and personal progress charts to motivate continuous learning
- Instructor dashboard for creating custom challenges, assigning them to cohorts, and reviewing aggregated performance metrics
- LTI‑compatible integration for embedding challenges directly into LMS platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard
- RESTful API for bulk import/export of challenge data, user results, and analytics
- Role‑based access control and GDPR‑compliant data handling to protect student privacy