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Humanoid robotics education for every classroom

Bring modern
humanoid robotics
into the classroom.

A programmable humanoid robot, a free guided curriculum, and real ROS 2 development — hands-on robotics for the classroom. No prior robotics experience required to teach it.

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SwayForm humanoid robot
Real ROS 2 + Python
Guided labs & demos
Local Raspberry Pi
Instructor-reviewed execution
Why SwayForm

Not every robotics experience teaches the same thing.

A full humanoid platform with a free guided curriculum and protected classroom execution.

Real physical consequences of every code choice
Industry-standard ROS 2 — skills that transfer
Vision, audio, depth, and IMU in one system
Scales from first script to advanced system design
Available now
  • 21-DOF robot, local Raspberry Pi + ROS 2
  • Free Learning Portal, 5 demos, 10 labs
  • Protected motion-control & queue
Planned
  • 30 more labs — completing all 40
  • Monthly labs + simulation tools (premium)
  • Multi-robot, team-based coordination
Common questions

Questions we get asked.

Who is SwayForm designed for?
High school engineering programs, community college robotics courses, student clubs, STEM labs, and any educational setting where students can work with real hardware regularly. It is not a consumer product.
Does one robot support a whole class?
Yes. One unit is designed for teams of up to 15 students using rotating engineering roles, or a classroom where groups take turns. Programs can add more units later when they are ready to scale.
What background do instructors need?
No prior ROS 2 or humanoid-robotics experience is required. Basic computer familiarity is recommended — the Learning Portal guides instructors and students through setup, programming, testing, debugging, safety, and repair.
Does it need internet access?
The robot's control, perception, ROS 2 environment, and physical execution all run locally on the onboard Raspberry Pi. Internet is used for things like opening the hosted Learning Portal or downloading updates, not for core robot operation.
What comes with the unit?
A robot with Linux, ROS 2, and five demo programs pre-installed, plus free access to the Learning Portal. An introductory period of premium subscription access is planned to be included — exact terms will be announced before commercial release. Currently in pilot development — commercial availability targeted for Fall 2027.
Is SwayForm available to order now?
Pilot interest is currently open. Commercial availability is targeted for Fall 2027. Contact our sales team and we will keep you updated on timing.
Can the labs fit into an existing course?
Yes. Begin with the 10 available Level 1 labs, with the curriculum expanding to 40 across four levels. Programs can use selected labs as part of an existing syllabus or follow the full path in order.
What happens if a component breaks?
SwayForm combines commercially available electronics and actuators with custom, replaceable 3D-printed structural parts. Every individual printed part is priced below $20, and the Learning Portal includes a full repair guide.
Why this matters

Robotics is changing the world.
Most students only get to watch.

Students hear about AI and robotics constantly — but most never get to build, program, troubleshoot, and understand a real robotic system before college.

01

Learn it

Programming, electronics, and robotics concepts.

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02

See it

Code produces real, physical behavior.

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03

Understand it

Debug, modify, and build complete systems.

This is the gap SwayForm was built to close.

Learning preview video coming soon.
See it in action

Stop watching. Start controlling.

This is the moment students' code becomes real motion.

  • Write real ROS 2 code
  • Run it on the physical robot
  • See the result instantly
What schools receive

One robot. A free curriculum. A clear upgrade path.

Tap a card for what's included.

01

The SwayForm robot

21-DOF humanoid running Linux and ROS 2 on an onboard Raspberry Pi — assembled and tested before it ships. Contact Sales for institutional pricing.

02

The free Learning Portal

Free to access. Setup, safety, and repair guides, plus 10 structured labs today — expanding to 40.

03

Optional premium subscription

An introductory period included free with every robot purchase — exact terms announced before commercial release. New monthly labs, expanded curriculum, and future simulation tools.

What I cannot create, I do not understand.
Richard Feynman

Students understand robotics on a deeper level when their code moves real hardware. Rather than only observing concepts on a screen, students must transform their designs into a working system — revealing both the strengths and limitations of their understanding.

What students can create

Five real programs, ready to rebuild.

Not demos to watch — starter code every student inspects, modifies, and makes their own.

Run the demo → Watch the robot respond → Open the source code → Modify the behavior → Build your own version
01

Wave

A coordinated greeting gesture using a timed servo sequence. The first demo students run — and the first code they modify.

Start here
02

Handshake

The robot detects a user with its camera and performs a handshake interaction.

Vision-triggered
03

Pick and Place

The robot picks up an object and places it in another location — approach, grasp, lift, transport, release.

Manipulation
04

Rock Paper Scissors

The robot plays rock-paper-scissors with a person using hand pose presets and a game loop.

Game logic
05

Interactive Exchange

The robot accepts an item from a user — such as a dollar bill or token — and gives another item back.

State machine
See the full demo library →
How it works

Open student development.
Protected physical execution.

01
Learn & connect
Open the free Learning Portal, connect over SSH
02
Build & submit
Write real ROS 2 code, then submit it
03
Validate & approve
Automated checks, then instructor review
04
Robot executes
Only approved code ever reaches the motors

Full detail in Classroom Workflow.

Fall 2027 Commercial Launch

SwayForm is in active pilot development.

Pilot interest is open now, ahead of Fall 2027 commercial availability.

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