WhalesBot

About WhalesBot

Shanghai WhalesBot Technology Co., Ltd., established in March 2018, is a high-tech company focused on the AI-enhanced education market. The company has positioned itself as a key player in STEM education by developing a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses learners from early childhood to university age. This ecosystem is built on four pillars: a wide range of robotics hardware, the 'OceanLevel' online curriculum platform, the '2050 Creativity Academy' for teacher training, and the 'ENJOY AI' global robotics competition. WhalesBot generates revenue through the sale of its robotics kits and educational solutions to both individual consumers and institutions.

The company's history is marked by steady growth, securing a Seed Round in June 2018, followed by Series A and A1 funding in 2019 and 2020, and a later stage Series B round of $13.8M in July 2024. This financial backing has supported significant investment in research and development, with over $55 million invested and more than 270 patents and software copyrights obtained. Operationally, WhalesBot has expansive facilities, including a 10,000 m² R&D center and a 14,000 m² automated production base, to support its global scale. A major achievement for the company was the recognition by Frost & Sullivan as the global leader in educational robot sales volume for 2024, having sold over 1 million units. Furthermore, its ENJOY AI competition set a Guinness World Record for the largest robotics competition.

WhalesBot's product portfolio is extensive, featuring over 400 models and 500 AI educational robots, including building-block style kits, programmable drones, and humanoid robots. These products are designed for learners aged 3-22 and serve a diverse client base that includes over 30,000 schools and 15,000 institutions across more than 80 countries. The kits offer hands-on engagement with technology, supporting various programming methods from screen-free options for younger children to Scratch, Python, and C for advanced users. This tiered approach allows for a scalable learning curve, introducing real-world engineering and AI applications in an accessible manner. The products are sold directly through their website and on platforms like Amazon, with kits ranging in price from approximately $60 to $300.