The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ozobot: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions, $3.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
Ozobot develops small programmable educational robots — including the Evo and Ari — that teach coding and STEAM skills to students from PreK through 8th grade. The robots support both screen-free Color Codes and on-screen block-based programming, and are used in 10,000+ schools across major US districts including LAUSD, Chicago Public Schools, and NYC DOE. Founded by Nader Hamda, the company is headquartered in Redondo Beach, California.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 3 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Founder & CEO
Legal entity
Total fundingsee investors →
Lead investor
Employees
Schools
Major districts
Grade range
Coding methods
Compliance
Data & sources
Press releases
1
Web sources
2
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Ozobot on the deployment map
View the global map3 verified deployments across 3 regions, newest verified Jan 2016. Explore where Ozobot's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Ozobot deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Nader Hamda Founder & CEO, CEOsecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Nader Hamdacofounderno longer at company
Safety record
No incidents on record for Ozobot.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operator customers (1)
- Ozobot3 deployments
Recent coverage
Ozobot in third-party press
Peers
144 peers across 1 segment. Every Ozobot competitor derived from shared form-factor and application-domain edges.
service(144)
113 companies in this segment · competitive (HHI 831.3520919269878) · leader Bond at 1957%
- 1X Technologiesdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- A&K Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Aescapedirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Allen Control Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amazondirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amity Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
Mentioned on (2)
Registry pages whose text names Ozobot.
Robots and products (1)
People (1)
Financial state
- Total funding
- $3.0M
- Employees
- 48
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Funding rounds (1)
- Series A2017-02-15
$3M(reported)
Investors: Tribeca Venture Partners (lead)
Timeline
Every recorded move in Ozobot’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundSeries A funding round
2016-11-16Series A raising $3000000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2016
Evo at New York
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2016
Evo at Los Angeles
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2016
Evo at Chicago
Sources (3)
- The Official Store for Ozobot Coding Robots and K-8 STEAM Education · https://ozobot.com/
- Ozobot - 2026 Company Profile & Team · https://tracxn.com/d/companies/ozobot/__pl9m2YIy-7hi_iyh_YYaxW1t7NU5G80LM8VpywKbUBY
- Ozobot Announces New Evo Play Pack At Toy Fair 2018 · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ozobot-announces-new-evo-play-pack-at-toy-fair-2018-300600113.html
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-10-10
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Ozobot.Peer companies
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Samsung Electronics6 models
- Locus Robotics5 models
- Enabot3 models
- Infiforce3 models
- KEENON Robotics3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Ozobot from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
March Grant Report: STEM & CTE Funding for K-12 Districts
Ozobot publishes its March 2026 grant report highlighting K-12 STEM and CTE funding opportunities for schools to bring hands-on coding and robotics education to classrooms.
Ozobot and CYBER.ORG Partner to Bring Cybersecurity Learning to Life for K-5 Students
Ari the Robot Had My Students Cheering
Ozobot Announces New Robot Recycle and Replace Program
Ozobot Debuts Bit+ Coding Robot
Ozobot Brings Learning to Life with MetaBot™ -- the First Free Educational Augmented Reality Robot
Evo by Ozobot: Intriguingly Complex, Even for Adults! [Toy Review]
Ozobot Announces New Evo Play Pack At Toy Fair 2018
Ozobot Announces New Evo Play Pack At Toy Fair 2018
Ozobot unveils the Evo Play Pack at Toy Fair 2018, expanding its coding robot product line for educational and home use.
The Smart and Social Ozobot Evo
Ozobot Releases Updated Evo, Designed For The Next Generation Of Creators
Ozobot Announces Partnership With Merrick Hanna, Unveils New Evo Wearable Skins at Los Angeles Comic Con
Ozobot announces a partnership with performer Merrick Hanna and unveils new Evo wearable skins at Los Angeles Comic Con, expanding the brand's reach into entertainment.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/ozobot.md
- RSS feed: /companies/ozobot/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/4bdf4eca-1331-4495-945c-c2bd26b89a70
- Revision history: /companies/ozobot/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Samsung Electronics6 models
- Locus Robotics5 models
- Enabot3 models
- Infiforce3 models
- KEENON Robotics3 models
Video
Learn how to get the most out of your Ozobot Bit in this step-by-step tutorial. From what you need to get started to drawing your first Color Code, this video covers it all! 💡 Please note: Ozobot Bit has been retired a
Watch Ozobot in action and discover how this STEAM-powered robot makes coding, creativity, and collaboration fun and accessible! See Ozobot navigate tracks, sol
Welcome to the world of Ozobot! 🤖🎨 We're diving into an exciting tech activity. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we explore a unique coding adventure
Meet Ozobot Evo, the smart, social robot that brings coding and creativity to life! In this video, you'll discover all of Evo's cool features, including its sen
Meet Ari, the newest programmable cobot from Ozobot, built to revolutionize STEM, computer science, and core curriculum instruction. Powered by Android and enha
Teaches robotics and coding through fun, creative and social games. From entertaining games of chance to structured STEM based lessons, Ozobot makes learning co
Discover what's inside the Evo Entry Kit, the perfect way to introduce coding at home or in the classroom! Loved by parents and educators alike, this kit makes
Ozobot Stem Toy to teach Coding in a fun way or just have some fun! #coding #robotics #robottoys #shortsfeed
Build a firefly catcher, program your bot with OzoBlockly, and navigate through the woods without hitting trees. STEAM fun meets coding skills! 🔗 Full lesson:
Meet Ari — Ozobot’s most advanced learning AI robot yet. This isn’t just another classroom gadget. Ari combines a vibrant touchscreen, smart sensors, and intera
Curious how Ozobot Evo works? This video introduces students to Evo's hardware components, including its sensors, LED lights, wheels, speaker, and motherboard!
Engage your students anywhere with Ozobot's Remote-Friendly Robotics Program, a flexible solution for both in-person and remote learning! Whether students are i
Ozobot Website: http://www.ozobot.com/ Megan Godek: Instagram (http://instagram.com/megodek) Twitter (https://twitter.com/megodek) Kristen Hicks: Twitter (https
Experience the power of STEAM learning with Air Ozobot, the next evolution of classroom robotics! 🌟 In this demo, the RobotLAB team showcases how Air Ozobot co
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Ozobot draws attention at the 86th percentile but verifies reality at the 47th percentile among service robots. Hype Gap +39, 12th widest among service robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 121 months ago.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 20, 2026