Rose City Robotics Acquires Waivolt Expanding Our Mission To Education

by Duncan Miller on January 22, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Rose City Robotics has officially completed a merger with Waivolt, an online training platform dedicated to using AI to provide free technical solar courses and educational tools. As an open-startup and Oregon benefit company, Waivolt has been a trailblazer in democratizing access to high-quality education technical education and certification in the solar industry, and we are excited to bring its mission into the fold of Rose City Robotics.

Why This Matters

At Rose City Robotics, we are committed to innovation at the intersection of technology and sustainability. Waivolt’s expertise in climate-tech education aligns perfectly with our vision to empower the next generation of roboticists, engineers, developers, and entrepreneurs. By integrating Waivolt into our operations, we aim to:

  1. Expand Educational Offerings: Develop new courses that explore cutting-edge topics in robotics, machine learning, and their applications in climate-tech.
  2. Foster Interdisciplinary Learning: Create unique educational opportunities that highlight the synergy between advanced robotics and climate technologies.
  3. Broaden Access: Continue Waivolt’s commitment to providing free, accessible training to learners worldwide.

What’s Next?

In the coming months, we will:

  • Launch a new suite of educational robotics content.
  • Host workshops and webinars focusing on robotics and climate-tech.
  • Expand our Rose City Robotics Collaborative events and meetups.
  • Add additional climate-tech topics and solar training content

Our team is excited to leverage both Rose City Robotics's and Waivolt’s platforms and expertise to inspire and educate learners at all levels. Whether you are a student, professional, or hobbyist, our goal is to provide the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in fields that are shaping the future.

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A Shared Vision

This acquisition is more than a merger of two organizations; it is the unification of shared values. Both Rose City Robotics and Waivolt are dedicated to making technology education accessible and impactful. Together, we are poised to amplify our impact and drive innovation in robotics and climate-tech.

Join Us on This Journey

We invite you to explore the opportunities that this acquisition will unlock. Stay tuned for updates on new courses, events, and initiatives as we bring this vision to life. If you’re interested in collaborating, learning, or simply staying informed, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, let’s build a sustainable future through education and innovation.

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    Duncan Miller

    Co-founder, CEO

    Duncan is a software enginner with 20 years of experience as a founder in ed-tech, AI and clean-tech. He has expertise in automation software, test-driven AI development, user interface design and clean energy technologies. Duncan earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and teaches with the PSU center for entrepreneurship and business accelerator. He lives with his wife and two children in Portland Oregon on an extinct cinder code volcano. He is passionate about artificial intelligence, climate solutions, public benefit companies and social entrepreneurship.

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