Empowering Communities through Open Robotics & AI
ORAI is a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and providing hands-on education in robotics and AI for marginalized communities.
Everyone Counts, And Everyone Has A Fair Shot
“Everyone counts, and everyone has a fair shot” has been the motto of ORAI. Our immersive AI Foundation camp for youth at the historic Emancipation Park Cultural Center in Houston delivered exactly that
ASK HARRI: Mental Health Navigator
Addressing "mental health deserts" in Harris County with our dedicated navigator. Built for accessibility, ASK HARRI supports English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese through a voice-activated natural language interface.
Honored by the Harris County Judge
ORAI founder Advay Arashanapalli was recently honored with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Harris County Judge. This recognition celebrates his dedicated efforts in empowering the local community through Robotics and AI education, as well as his innovative work on the ASK HARRI mental health navigator.
Our Core Values
We are driven by a commitment to equity, education, and ethical technology.
Community Empowerment
Empowering individuals with tools and knowledge to succeed in a tech-driven world.
Accessible Education
Inclusive programs designed for everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Fostering Innovation
Encouraging creative problem-solving to build the next generation of innovators.
Ethical Technology
Promoting responsible AI use for a lasting positive social impact.
Our Impact
Through dedicated community outreach and educational excellence, we're making a measurable difference.
Community members empowered with AI literacy
Participants from diverse marginalized communities
Increase in youth & senior confidence on AI foundation and awareness of AI scams and bias
Languages utilized to bridge the generational and digital divide
AI Literacy for the Alief Community
Our workshop at Alief Community Center reached over 400 seniors, providing vital knowledge on AI safety and scam prevention on Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish.
Read Full Story"Thank you for the impactful AI session for my seniors. We had a blast! They want you back for the fun hands session you promised them :)"
Senior Center Specialist
Alief, BakerRipley
Be Part of the Future
Collaborate with us to bring technology education to your local community center.