The founding team of the non-profit organization standing together in a modern office space.

About ORAI

Our Story

ORAI (Open Robotics and AI) was founded in 2020 with a simple yet powerful idea: technology education should be a right, not a privilege. Our founders, a diverse group of technologists, educators, and community leaders, saw a growing gap between the rapid advancements in AI and robotics and the access to this knowledge in underserved communities.

We started with a small weekend workshop in a local community center. The overwhelming response and the visible spark of curiosity in the participants' eyes confirmed our mission's importance. Since then, we have grown into a multi-faceted organization, but our core commitment remains the same: to demystify AI and robotics and empower individuals to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.

Our Mission

To raise awareness and educate marginal communities on Robotics and AI, fostering a new generation of diverse thinkers and leaders in technology. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating inclusive pathways to innovation.

Meet Our Founders

The visionaries behind our mission.

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Dr. Evelyn Reed

Co-Founder & CEO

With a Ph.D. in AI ethics, Evelyn is passionate about making technology accessible and beneficial for all communities.

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Ben Carter

Co-Founder & CTO

A robotics engineer with 15 years of experience, Ben leads our technical curriculum and program development.

Our Team

The dedicated individuals who make our work possible.

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Maria Garcia

Program Director

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David Chen

Lead Robotics Instructor

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Aisha Khan

Community Outreach Coordinator

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Tom Brooks

Volunteer Manager