Robo 3D
User-friendly desktop 3D printers and STEM curriculum, now integrated into the Boxlight family of educational technology products.
- CEO / Founder
- Braydon Moreno
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $8.9M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Delphi Ventures; Mitsui & Co.; Mitsui Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Robo R1","Robo R2","Robo C2","Robo E3","MyStemKits Curriculum"]
Technological Advantage
First-mover advantage in the consumer desktop 3D printing space, which transitioned to a specialized, integrated hardware-software solution for the education market after being acquired by Boxlight.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing a complete, turn-key 3D printing solution for the classroom, combining easy-to-use hardware with an extensive library of K-12 STEM curriculum and lesson plans.
How They Differentiate
Differentiated by providing a complete ecosystem for educators, including not just the 3D printer but also standards-aligned K-12 curriculum, lesson plans, and professional development, making it a one-stop-shop for schools.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
K-12 educators, students, and educational institutions.
Industry Verticals
["Education","Consumer Electronics"]
Competitors
MakerBot (also focused on education); Ultimaker; Dremel
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully raised over $649,000 in a 2013 Kickstarter campaign. Was publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: RBO) before being acquired.
Major Milestones
["2012: Founded","2013: Successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $649,000","2016: Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)","2020: Acquired by Boxlight along with MyStemKits on April 21"]
Notable Customers
Primarily K-12 schools and school districts through the Boxlight partnership.