Our Mission
Empowering youth through robotics, AI, and technology.
We envision a future where every student has the opportunity to innovate, create, and lead through STEM. CARAT connects students, schools, and mentors to meaningful learning experiences in robotics, AI, and emerging technologies.
CARAT is committed to making high-quality STEM education accessible to all students. Through robotics, AI, engineering, and community innovation, we create hands-on learning experiences that help young people understand how technology works and how it can be used to improve lives.
Our mission is to inspire curiosity, develop technical skill, and empower the next generation of innovators to build solutions that make the world more sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered.
Three pillars of our mission
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Accessibility & Opportunity
Ensuring that every student, regardless of background or resources, has access to world-class STEM programs, mentorship, and competitions in robotics and AI.
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Innovation & Future Readiness
Equipping students with the skills needed for tomorrow’s technology—from AI literacy and data thinking to robotics engineering and creative problem-solving.
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Community & Global Impact
Building partnerships with schools, organizations, and global STEM networks to create long-lasting positive impact in local and international communities.
Our focus areas
Robotics Education
Hands-on learning through VEX IQ, VEX V5, FIRST LEGO League, and FRC. Students design, build, and program robots that solve real-world inspired challenges.
AI & Technology Literacy
Teaching students how modern AI systems work, how data is used, and how technology can be designed ethically to serve people and communities.
Teacher & Mentor Training
Supporting educators and mentors with curriculum, resources, and training so they can confidently lead high-quality robotics and AI programs.
Innovation Challenges & Events
Running and supporting events such as RobotBattle, workshops, hackathons, and outreach programs that bring STEM learning to life.
Our impact
1000+
Students inspired
50+
Workshops & events
10+
Partner schools
3
Robotics pathways (VEX, FLL, FRC)
Signature program
CARATLAB – FIRST Robotics Competition Team
CARTLAB is CARAT’s flagship FRC team, where high school students experience the full engineering lifecycle—from brainstorming and CAD to fabrication, programming, and drive-team strategy in competition.
Students learn mechanical design, control systems, software engineering, project management, and leadership while working alongside mentors and industry professionals.
Signature program
RobotBattle – Student-Centered Robotics Competition
RobotBattle is CARAT’s own competition platform that introduces students to robotics in a fun, accessible, and highly engaging way. Teams design and drive robots through creative game challenges.
The event emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and fair play, providing an entry point into competitive robotics for younger students and new teams.
Looking ahead
CARAT is expanding its robotics and AI programs to reach more communities and schools across Canada. Our future goals include:
- Launching a broader robotics education network with partner schools and community centers.
- Developing accessible AI and technology curricula for different age groups.
- Creating more competition opportunities and STEM events like RobotBattle across regions.
- Supporting underserved schools with equipment, training, and long-term mentorship.
Join us in shaping the future of STEM.
Whether you are a school, a community organization, a mentor, or a sponsor, there is a way to support our mission.