The growth of robotics in STEM education [INFOGRAPHIC]

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STEM Education promotes a learning environment for students around the world to be active in fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Many STEM related programs use a hands-on learning approach that encourages students to be active and involved inside the classroom. This inspires and motivates students to continue their education in STEM related fields, like robotics, beyond school, building a career in an economy where job openings in STEM industries are skyrocketing. In fact, it’s predicted that by 2020, the demand for STEM professionals will add over one million new jobs in STEM fields.

Government officials have started to recognize the need for improved STEM Education programs. In 2015, $100 million in federal grants were made available through White House initiative, TechHire. This initiative increase the number of STEM trained professionals inside schools and supports STEM programs across the country.

This infographic from KUKA Robotics shows the importance and the growth of robotics both in and beyond STEM Education and encourages programs to implement a hands-on approach to learning. KUKA has created the KUKA KORE Kart as a solution to the need for robotics in STEM classrooms. The KORE Program is designed to give students real world robotic application experience and can be implemented into any high school, community college, university, or technical center. By providing materials and a strong curriculum, educators and students are trained in the use of advanced robotic technology.

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