Education Robot System for STEM, CTE and Technical Education
Build career-ready robotics skills with hands-on learning and industry-aligned certification.
SACA Silver
Ned.Platform
SACA Gold
Nate.Platform (2027)
- THE PROBLEM
The U.S. manufacturing industry may need as many as 3.8 million workers by 2033 yet 1.9 million positions could remain unfilled.
Smart factories, Industry 4.0, automation, and AI are transforming the skills required for industrial careers, and the skills gap is widening faster than candidates can be trained.
manufacturing jobs needed by 2033
positions that could remain unfilled due to the skills gap
Source study conducted by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute.
- THE SOLUTION
The stepping stone from simple STEM robotics kits to industrial reality.
Bridge classroom robotics and real-world automation by connecting Ned2, our 6-axis robotic arm, and its conveyor to industrial equipment controlled through your own PLC. This pack includes, the software, the robot, its conveyor and a large set of accessories.
- 35-hour curriculum and PLC tutorials included
- I/O adapter included
- Conveyor I/O module included
- 1-year warranty included
- SACA Silver Certification
RESOURCE • COMMUNITY
Niryo Academy
150h+ of ready-to-use lesson plans (including free lessons), tutorials, and a community of educators sharing proven, hands-on approaches to teaching robotics.
SOFTWARE • PROGRAMMING • SIMULATION
NiryoStudio
The free programming and control software for Ned and Nate robots blockbased coding, Python, and simulation, ready to install.
Get in touch to discover the robotics training kit that fits your classroom needs.
TRUSTED BY EDUCATORS FROM K-12, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
+200 schools already trusting us
WHY NIRYO
Since 2017, Niryo designs and assembles educational robots in France.
+4000
ROBOTS DEPLOYED
+600
EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
+80
COUNTRIES COVERED
100%
MADE IN FRANCE
50%
STAFF DEDICATED TO R&D
10
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
+4000
ROBOTS DEPLOYED
+600
EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
+80
COUNTRIES COVERED
100%
MADE IN FRANCE
50%
STAFF DEDICATED TO R&D
10
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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FAQ
Common questions from educators
Do I need prior robotics experience to teach robot training with Niryo ?
No, you don’t need any prior robotics experience to start teaching with Niryo cobot.
When you choose Niryo, you get access to NiryoAcademy, our online learning platform, which includes a wide range of educational resources, step-by-step lessons, and curriculum materials covering key robotics topics for different skill levels. Many of these resources are available for free.
You will also have access to our Knowledge Base, to get started with your robot, with detailed resources to guide you through its installation. Several How-to videos are also available to help you from the start.
In addition, all new customers benefit from a personalized 1-hour onboarding session with our Customer Success Management team. For schools and institutions looking for longer-term support, we also offer our Expert+ Program.
To make implementation even easier, our local dealer network is here to support you every step of the way, with over 30 years of proven experience helping schools succeed.
What education levels are Niryo robots designed for ?
Niryo education robots are designed for a wide range of education levels: K-12, technical and community colleges and universities.
The Ned2 6-axis robotic arm combines industrial-grade quality with a compact, desktop-friendly format. It is designed to be safe and easy to use in classroom environments, allowing students to learn and practice robotics concepts with confidence.
With a wide range of accessories, step-by-step lessons, and expert-created curriculum materials, Niryo supports learners at different skill levels — from introductory block-based coding to more advanced concepts in automation and manufacturing robotics training. This makes Niryo robots a strong fit for STEM education, CTE programs, and technical training. In addition, the Ned2 robot is fully open-source, making it well suited for university-level teaching, research, and advanced robotics projects.
Can Niryo robots be used as STEM education solutions ?
Yes. Niryo robots are designed to be strong STEM education solutions for schools and training programs.
With its compact desktop format, wide range of accessories, intuitive programming interface, and ready-to-use educational resources, the Ned2 6-axis robotic arm helps students explore key STEM concepts through hands-on robotics activities.
Students can learn programming, robot motion, automation, problem-solving, engineering logic, and real-world robotics applications. Combined with Niryo’s different classroom packages, our robot for school Ned2 can also be integrated into complete STEM robotics kits for individual learning, group activities, or full classroom deployment.
Can Niryo robots be used within the CTE Program ?
Yes. Niryo robots are well suited for CTE robotics programs, especially for schools looking to introduce students to robotics, automation, programming, and advanced manufacturing concepts through hands-on learning.
Niryo’s Ned2 6-axis robotic arm allow students to work on real robotics applications such as pick-and-place tasks, robot motion, block-based coding, Python programming… Combined with our CTE teaching program, the Ned2 provide a complete CTE solution for career-focused technical training.
Niryo helps students develop practical skills connected to robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0 careers, while giving educators a safe, compact, and classroom-ready platform for building engaging and scalable Robotics and Automation programs.
Does Niryo include ready-to-use teaching content ?
Yes we do. Part of our Education Robot System, ready-to-use teaching content is one of Niryo’s key advantages.
Through NiryoAcademy, educators and students can access a growing library of expert-created educational resources, including step-by-step lessons, classroom activities, and complete curriculum materials. And many of these resources are available for free !
NiryoAcademy helps educators teach everything from robotics fundamentals — such as robot motion, block-based coding, and vision recognition — to more advanced topics, including cybersecurity, automation, AI, machine learning, and Industry 4.0.
What skills can students develop with a Niryo training robot ?
With a Niryo training robot, students can develop a wide range of hands-on robotics skills, from the fundamentals of robot motion to more advanced industrial robotics training.
Students will gain a clear understanding of key industrial robotics concepts, including TCP, frames, relative and absolute movements, and the safety requirements needed to operate robots properly.. They can also build programming skills with block-based (Blockly) coding, then progress to Python and more advanced robotics workflows.
Moreover, with our CTE Program, students develop skills aligned with the SACA Silver certification.
Depending on the learning path and accessories used, students can also explore automation, conveyor control, vision-based object detection, sorting applications, AI and machine learning concepts, cybersecurity applied to robotics, and Industry 4.0 use cases.
By working with real 6-axis robotic arms and classroom-ready activities, students connect theory to practical applications while developing problem-solving, logical thinking, programming, teamwork, and technical skills that are relevant to today’s robotics and automation careers.
Can Niryo support certification-aligned training programs ?
Yes. Niryo can support certification-aligned robotics training programs through hands-on learning experiences built around real robotics and automation applications.
With the Ned2 robot and the educational content available in our CTE Pack, students can develop practical skills aligned with SACA Silver certifications, including C-103 and C-215 standards. This gives learners the opportunity to explore industrial robotics training, automation workflows, programming, and Industry 4.0 concepts using real classroom-ready robotics equipment.
Looking ahead, Niryo is also developing the NATE Platform, featuring the NR2M industrial robotic arm. Expected to be available for classrooms from the end of 2026, this new platform can support more advanced training pathways, including SACA Gold certification-aligned programs starting in 2027.
Can students program Niryo robots with both block-based coding and Python ?
Yes. Niryo education robot systems can be programmed with both Blockly and Python, making them suitable for a wide range of student skill levels.
Beginners can start with block-based to understand robotics logic, motion sequences, coordinates, and basic automation concepts through an intuitive visual interface. As they progress, students can move to Python (and more advanced programming languages like ROS2) to develop more advanced programming skills and explore deeper robotics applications.
This flexibility makes Niryo’s educational robotics platforms a strong fit for STEM education, CTE programs, vocational schools, technical colleges, and universities looking for a hands-on robotics learning solution that can grow with their students.
Is the Ned2, Open-Source and compatible with ROS2 ?
Yes, built on the Raspberry Pie, the Ned2 6-axis robotic arm is open-source by design and compatible with ROS2. Therefore, it can be used to introduce students to advanced robotics development, simulation, and system architecture.
Through NiryoAcademy’s ROS2 learning content, students can learn how to program and simulate a Niryo robot in a ROS2 environment. The course introduces key concepts such as ROS2 architecture, robot modeling, motion planning, control, and simulation with tools like MoveIt2 and Gazebo.
This makes the Ned2 cobot a strong fit for higher education, engineering programs, and advanced robotics courses where students need hands-on experience with modern robotics frameworks used in research and industry.
Can a Niryo training robot be used to teach industrial automation and PLC concepts ?
Yes. A Niryo training robot can be used to teach industrial automation and PLC concepts through hands-on classroom activities.
With the Niryo Automation Pack, students can work with a complete training setup including the Ned2 6-axis robotic arm, a conveyor, a 5V/24V I/O Adapter, and a Conveyor I/O Module. This allows them to connect the robot to PLCs, sensors, conveyors, and other 24V industrial equipment.
Students can learn how PLC signals trigger robot actions, how a conveyor can be integrated into an automated workflow, and how robots can operate within a PLC-controlled production line. NiryoAcademy also provides dedicated PLC tutorials, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider Electric examples.
This makes Niryo cobot a strong fit for STEM, CTE, mechatronics, and technical education programs looking to introduce students to real industrial automation training in a safe, compact, and classroom-ready environment.
How many students can work with one robot ?
For the best hands-on learning experience, we recommend no more than 3 students per robot. This ensures that each student can stay actively involved in programming, testing, troubleshooting, and operating the robot.
To help schools follow this recommendation, Niryo offers Classroom Packs that include multiple robotics kits, accessories, and dedicated discounts for classroom deployment.
For schools working with large groups but tighter budgets, NiryoStudio also includes a simulation environment. Students can practice programming and test robotics applications on a virtual Ned2 robot in a realistic 3D environment before moving to the physical robot.
This makes it easier to introduce robotics to larger groups while keeping hands-on practice focused, engaging, and effective.
Do you offer classroom deals or packages ?
Yes. Niryo offers Classroom Packs in configuration of 5, 10 or 15 cobots, designed to help schools and institutions equip robotics classrooms more easily and cost-effectively.
These packages bring together multiple Ned2 robots, dedicated accessories, NiryoStudio, and access to NiryoAcademy, so educators can deploy a complete robotics learning environment for groups of students. Classroom Packs are available in different configurations to support small to larger classes, with volume-based discounts depending on the selected package.
For schools looking to expand access while managing costs, NiryoStudio also includes a simulation environment. Students can program and interact with a virtual Ned2 cobot in a realistic 3D environment before working on the physical robot.
This makes it easier to scale hands-on robotics training across your classroom while giving students access to the same tools, software, and learning resources.
What softwares and tools is Ned2 robot compatible with ?
Our robot for school Ned2 is compatible with a wide range of software tools and programming environments, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced robotics learners.
Students can start programming with NiryoStudio using Blockly, an intuitive block-based interface designed for first robotics lessons. As they progress, they can move to Python and use dedicated libraries such as PyNiryo to build more advanced robotics applications.
For higher education and advanced training programs, Ned2 is also compatible with ROS and ROS2, allowing students to explore modular robotics, connected systems, multi-robot coordination, and modern robotics development workflows.
Educational Robot Systems for STEM, CTE, and Industrial Robotics Training
STEM education helps learners build knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from secondary school through higher education. Career and Technical Education (CTE) turns that broad foundation into career-connected learning by combining academic concepts, technical skills, hands-on practice, and industry-recognized credentials.
Niryo educational robot systems support this complete learning journey. With six-axis robotic arms, intuitive programming software, industrial automation accessories, and structured educational content, students can progress from their first robotics project to advanced applications in automation, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and system integration.
Designed for high schools, CTE programs, community and technical colleges, universities, engineering schools, and workforce development initiatives, Niryo solutions help institutions make robotics education practical, scalable, and relevant to today’s industries.
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A Complete Education Robot System for Progressive Learning
Effective robotics education requires more than theoretical knowledge or simulation alone. Students need to program, test, troubleshoot, and improve applications using physical robotic systems.
Niryo combines classroom-ready hardware and software in a flexible education robot system that educators can adapt to different levels of experience. Learners can begin with visual block-based programming and gradually move toward Python, robot APIs, computer vision, PLC communication, and advanced engineering environments.
Through project-based activities, students can develop skills in:
- Robot programming and motion control
- Joint, Cartesian, relative, and absolute movements
- Coordinate systems, frames, and tool center points
- Pick-and-place, sorting, and assembly applications
- Computer vision and artificial intelligence
- Industrial automation and PLC-controlled workflows
- Sensors, digital inputs and outputs, and peripheral equipment
- Collaborative robotics and safety concepts
- Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies
Designed for classrooms, laboratories, universities and technical training centers, Niryo solutions make robotics education accessible while preparing students for the technologies used in today’s industries. This progressive approach allows the same robotic platform to support introductory lessons, technical coursework, certification preparation, advanced projects, and applied research without disconnecting one stage of learning from the next.
STEM Education Solutions from Secondary School to Higher Education
Because STEM covers multiple educational levels, institutions need learning tools that can evolve with their students. Niryo STEM education solutions turn abstract concepts into observable, measurable, and programmable experiences while allowing educators to adjust the technical depth of each activity.
Build Confidence Through Secondary STEM Learning
In middle school, high school, STEM academies, robotics clubs, and outreach programs, students can explore programming, mathematics, physics, engineering design, and problem-solving through engaging hands-on projects.
Visual programming and guided activities reduce the initial technical barrier, while physical interactions with a robot make cause and effect immediately visible. Students can test hypotheses, analyze movements, improve sequences, and collaborate on engineering challenges. These experiences help them understand how classroom concepts connect to future pathways in robotics, automation, computer science, and advanced manufacturing.
Extend Learning in Universities and Engineering Programs
Every educational institution has different goals, budgets, and learning objectives. That is why robotics education requires flexible solutions that can adapt to different environments.
CTE Robotics Education for Career-Ready Skills
Career and Technical Education provides a direct link between classroom learning and the competencies required in technical careers. For robotics and advanced manufacturing pathways, students need repeated practice with equipment, programming logic, automated processes, troubleshooting, and safe operating procedures.
Niryo CTE robots give high school and postsecondary learners access to physical six-axis robotics in a compact classroom format. Rather than studying automation only through lectures or digital simulations, students can build and operate applications inspired by real production environments.
A Niryo CTE education solution can help learners practice how to:
- Set up and operate a robotic arm safely
- Program movements, positions, and automated sequences
- Select and use grippers, vacuum systems, and other end effectors
- Coordinate a robot with conveyors, sensors, and external devices
- Create pick-and-place, sorting, assembly, and quality-control applications
- Interpret digital inputs and outputs
- Identify errors, troubleshoot programs, and optimize a process
- Apply robotics concepts to manufacturing and maintenance scenarios
These activities reinforce technical knowledge while also developing problem-solving, teamwork, documentation, and process-improvement skills. They are relevant to pathways in robotics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, engineering technology, production, automation, and advanced manufacturing.
The combination of robot hardware, NiryoStudio, structured curriculum, and educator resources also reduces preparation time. Instructors can rely on a coherent learning path while adapting projects to their own program standards, student profiles, and local industry needs.
Prepare Students for SACA Silver Robotics Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials allow learners to demonstrate knowledge that is relevant to automation and Industry 4.0 careers. The Niryo CTE Pack and its dedicated curriculum provide a hands-on pathway that supports preparation for the following SACA Silver certifications:
- SACA C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III – Robot System Operations
- SACA C-215 Robot System Operations 1
Using the Ned2 robot, students reinforce competencies related to robotic system operation, programming, coordinate systems, end effectors, automated sequences, safety, and practical robotics applications. Guided lessons, programming exercises, knowledge checks, and applied challenges help educators connect everyday classroom work with clear certification-oriented learning objectives.
This creates a more visible progression for students: they discover robotics, build practical skills, apply those skills to realistic tasks, and prepare to validate their knowledge through recognized credentials.
Robotics Training for Community and Technical Colleges
Because manufacturers across the United States are increasingly adopting automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges are essential partners for regional workforce development. Their programs serve recent high school graduates, adult learners, apprentices, incumbent workers, and career changers, often in close collaboration with local employers.
Niryo educational robotics systems can support associate degrees, technical certificates, continuing education, customized workforce training, and short-term credential programs in areas such as robotics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, automation technology, electromechanical systems, engineering technology, and smart manufacturing.
The compact size of Niryo robots makes it possible to create several student workstations without the space, infrastructure, or investment required by full-size industrial cells. This gives more learners direct practice time and allows instructors to organize individual exercises, small-group projects, or complete laboratory activities.
One platform can be used across an entire program: introductory students can learn robot operation and block programming, while advanced cohorts work on Python, PLC integration, computer vision, connected production systems, and troubleshooting. Colleges can therefore scale their manufacturing robotics training while maintaining continuity between courses and credentials.
Industrial Robotics Training Based on Real-World Applications
Manufacturers across the United States need technicians, operators, and engineers who understand how robotic systems are deployed, programmed and integrated into production environments. Niryo industrial robotics training helps educational institutions connect technical concepts with realistic applications.
Students can design and test projects such as:
- Assembly tasks and component handling
- Pick-and-place and product sorting
- Quality control processes using computer vision
- Machine tending concepts
- Automated production workflows (Conveyor-based)
- Order preparation and logistics applications
- Sensor-controlled processes
- Collaborative automation scenarios
By working with real robotic equipment, students gain valuable experience that directly connects classroom learning with professional applications.
Develop Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Skills
Modern production systems connect robots with controllers, sensors, software, networks, data, and other industrial equipment. Robotics education should therefore help students understand not only an individual robot, but also its role within a broader automated system.
Niryo solutions support smart manufacturing education by introducing learners to :
- Robotics programming
- Collaborative automation
- Connected production systems
- Digital manufacturing concepts
- Advanced manufacturing technologies
Collaborative automation, PLC-controlled workflows, industrial communication, computer vision,, and flexible production concepts.
With suitable accessories and integration tools, students can connect a Niryo robot and conveyor to sensors, 24 V industrial equipment, and their own PLC. This helps them understand inputs and outputs, control logic, communication, system coordination, and the relationship between robotics and the wider Industry 4.0 ecosystem.
Why Choose Niryo for Robotics Education ?
Niryo combines accessible robotics technology with educational expertise to help institutions create engaging learning experiences.
A Progressive Learning Ecosystem
Students can move from visual programming and guided discovery to advanced coding, automation, and system integration without changing to a completely different learning platform.
Real Collaborative Robotics experience Hands-On, Classroom-Ready Robotics
Compact six-axis robots give learners hands-on and classroom-ready robotics experience with physical movements, tools, coordinates, workflows, and errors in an environment designed for education.
Complete Educational Resources through NiryoAcademy
Structured content, documentation, tutorials, and project-based activities help educators introduce robotics more efficiently and build coherent courses.
Career-Connected Technical Skills
Learning activities address robotics, automation, programming, manufacturing, computer vision, PLC integration, and smart manufacturing concepts that are relevant to technical and engineering careers.
Support for CTE and Certification Pathways
The Niryo CTE Pack helps programs combine practical robotics training with preparation for SACA Silver C-103 and C-215 certifications.
Scalable Robotic Equipment for Labs and Classrooms
Institutions can create multiple workstations and expand their setup over time, supporting individual practice, small-group projects, and full-class implementation.
Bring Robotics Learning into your Classroom
Niryo provides complete educational robot systems for STEM education, CTE robotics programs, Community Colleges, Technical Colleges, universities, engineering schools, and workforce development initiatives.
By combining accessible robotic hardware, flexible programming tools, industry-relevant applications, and structured educational content, Niryo helps students progress from foundational concepts to practical automation skills and certification-oriented learning.
Request a demo and discover how Niryo can support your robotics education program.
Supporting smart manufacturing education and Industry 4.0 skills
Smart manufacturing is transforming how products are designed, produced, and delivered. To support this evolution, educational institutions must prepare students with the knowledge required for connected factories and intelligent automation.
Niryo solutions support smart manufacturing training by introducing learners to:
- Collaborative automation
- Digital manufacturing concepts
- Connected production systems
Robotics programming - Advanced manufacturing technologies
Students gain a better understanding of how robotics fits into the broader Industry 4.0 ecosystem.
Why choose Niryo for robotics education?
Niryo combines accessible robotics technology with educational expertise to help institutions create engaging learning experiences.
Our education robot systems offer:
- Easy-to-use robotic platforms
Designed for students and educators with different levels of technical experience.
- Real collaborative robotics experience
Students learn with robots similar to those used in modern workplaces.
- Flexible programming options
From graphical programming interfaces to advanced coding environments.
- Industry-relevant skills
Prepare learners for careers in automation, robotics, and manufacturing.
- Complete educational support
Resources, documentation, and tools to help educators successfully integrate robotics into their programs.
Bring robotics learning into your classroom
The demand for robotics and automation skills continues to grow. Educational institutions that invest in hands-on robotics learning give students the opportunity to develop the technical knowledge and confidence needed for the future workforce. Niryo provides a complete education robot system for STEM programs, universities, technical schools, and industrial robotics training initiatives. Help your students discover robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing through practical experience. Request a demo today and explore how Niryo can support your robotics education program.
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