In 2022, a group of researchers and grad students from the University of Virginia and Universidad del Norte got together to share their passion and ideas for making computer science education equitable and accessible for everyone, everywhere. Their vision included conducting research, providing professional learning opportunities and creating low-cost computational tools. In 2024, we founded Roversa Robotics LLC to help turn that vision into reality.

KIM WILKENS, Co-founder and CEO

Kim Wilkens, EdD (UVA), is a leader in K-8 computer science education, Kim is an education and outreach director, non-profit founder, and expert in integrating CS and STEM into both school and out-of-school learning environments at local, state, national, and global levels.

KARIN LITTLE, Director of Engagement

Karin Little is a strategic education leader with 20 years experience in launching, developing and growing programs and organizations in the for-profit, nonprofit and public education sectors.

ERIC BREDDER, Co-founder and Inventor

Eric Bredder, PhD (UVA) is the inventor of the Roversa Robotics platform which he developed as part of his dissertation research. An award-winning educator, Eric has extensive experience in hands-on learning, engineering, and industry technology adoption.

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Roversa Robotics
Research and development has been generously funded in part by an ITEST grant from the National Science Foundation, a Commonwealth Commercialization Fund grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation with matching funds from the Licensing & Ventures Group at UVA and Global Programs of Distinction grants from UVA.