A seal that teaches coding. And does not cost a fortune.

Our Vision

Jan Toman believes robotics and coding should be accessible to children – not just those whose parents can afford expensive kits. He wants to build robots that are smart, affordable, and made by a team you can actually reach. That last part is not just a selling point – it means real access to developers, documentation, and support.

Gamechanger

Meet Boxy or Tuleň (Seal) – Jan's robot – which can analyse music and dance to its rhythm, has two display eyes, sensors, a microphone, a speaker, and smart servomotors with motion dampening. Alongside the hardware, Jan is building a web-based programming environment: four coding languages, no installation needed, lessons built in for children. The price point? Roughly half of what comparable robots cost on the market today.

Who is it for?

Primarily schools, robotics clubs, and educational institutions looking for an affordable, hands-on introduction to programming and robotics. And, of course, the children themselves – Tuleň is built to be touched, tested, and actually programmed.

What has worked so far?

Jan has been building robots since secondary school. His first project – a two-metre-tall robot with 43 servomotors and a full facial expression system – was featured on Czech Television. Tuleň is the next step: a working prototype that attendees of Velvet Innovation Meetup could try in person, including getting their heart rate measured on the spot.

Contact

Jan Toman | LinkedIn