Robo Wunderkind Wins 2025 CODiE Award: Redefining AI Literacy and Classroom Innovation

In a year where schools across the U.S. are racing to integrate AI into the classroom, Robo Wunderkind has emerged as a frontrunner in shaping what meaningful, hands-on AI education looks like.

A Defining Year of EdTech Recognition for Robo Wunderkind

Following its win at the EdTech Digest Awards for “Best STEM Solution”, where it stood out among renowned brands such as LEGO Education and Discovery Education, and its recognition at the Best of STEM Awards for “Best AI Literacy Solution”, Robo Wunderkind has now taken home the CODiE Award for Best EdTech Startup.

Together, these three national honors send a powerful message from educators and industry experts alike: AI Literacy and hands-on STEM learning are no longer optional; they are essential skills for the next generation of learners.

Recognized Among Industry Leaders

The CODiE Awards have honored some of the most influential technology companies in the world, including Salesforce, HubSpot, PayPal, Instructure (Canvas), Pearson, or PowerSchool. Joining this list of global innovators positions Robo Wunderkind as one of the most promising forces shaping the future of education. “This recognition validates what we’ve been building toward for years, empowering every child to understand and shape the technology around them,” said Anna Iarotska, Co-Founder and CEO of Robo Wunderkind. “AI literacy is not about coding alone. It’s about creativity, ethics, and curiosity, the human skills defining the next generation of innovators.”

AI Literacy: Teaching the Skills of the Future Today

Robo Wunderkind’s AI Literacy Curriculum gives students the tools to understand and apply artificial intelligence from an early age. The curriculum integrates robotics, coding, and problem-solving in a hands-on, age-appropriate way, enabling students to build and code functional robots, explore real-world challenges, and think critically about how technology impacts their world.

By blending analog teamwork with digital exploration, Robo Wunderkind empowers children to become creative thinkers, not just technology users. The curriculum also helps teachers bring AI into the classroom in a manageable, engaging, and meaningful way, turning complexity into curiosity.

Growing Impact Across the U.S.

Since 2022, Robo Wunderkind has grown rapidly. Today, the company reaches more than 40,000 students nationwide, helping schools build confidence and capacity in STEM and AI instruction.

The demand continues to grow: 20 of the Top 100 U.S. school districts have either launched or plan to pilot Robo Wunderkind’s program in the upcoming year.

Product Innovation That Delivers Real Results

Behind the awards and growth lies a strong focus on product development that truly supports teachers.

Robo Wunderkind’s subscription-based STEM learning ecosystem, combining modular robotics kits, a digital platform, and a research-backed AI Literacy Curriculum, is designed to make educators’ lives easier, not harder.

The program simplifies implementation, aligns with curriculum standards, and provides teachers with training and mentoring at every stage. It’s built to drive measurable learning outcomes, and recent research confirms exactly that.

Evidence of Impact: The EdTech Recharge Study

An independent impact study conducted with EdTech Recharge found that students using Robo Wunderkind’s program demonstrated significant growth in computational thinking self-efficacy, particularly in Grades 3–5.

Key findings include:

• Significant growth in confidence applying computational thinking (b = 1.06, SE = 0.50, p = .034, Cohen’s d = 0.24)
• Strongest effects in Grade 4 (d = 0.29) and Grade 5 (d = 0.93)

These gains reflect meaningful increases in students’ ability to problem-solve, think algorithmically, and code,  skills foundational to success in STEM and AI.

“Students who normally struggled to focus were suddenly leading their groups, debugging, iterating, and celebrating their success,” shared a participating teacher.

A New Standard for 21st-Century Learning

With three major awards, measurable impact, and growing nationwide adoption, Robo Wunderkind is setting a new benchmark for AI literacy in K–5 education, redefining what it means to teach AI Literacy.

By helping teachers bring 21st-century learning into the classroom, and giving students the skills to understand, question, and create with technology, Robo Wunderkind is setting a new standard for what meaningful education looks like in the age of AI.

To learn how your district can bring AI literacy to every classroom, visit Robo Wunderkind’s AI Literacy Program.