Van Robotics receives USD 200,000 SC Launch investment
SC Launch invested USD 200,000 in Van Robotics to prepare its ABii tutoring robot for commercial production.
Evidence notes
- The investment followed Van Robotics' acceptance into the SC Launch programme in January 2017.
- Van Robotics planned to redesign the system for manufacturing and produce its first 700 consumer robots.
- The company had previously used three SCRA grants to prototype and test its educational-robotics technology.
Company context
Van Robotics develops autonomous robot tutors that deliver adaptive maths and literacy instruction. Its classroom system combines a social robot, curriculum software and learner analytics to personalise practice and support teachers.