We’re excited to announce that Shape Robotics, the leading educational technology company from Denmark, has acquired Sanako. This strategic move opens a new chapter for Sanako and brings together two companies with a shared mission: to empower educators and learners around the world with world-class, future-ready educational tools.
Whether you’re a teacher or school leader – this development brings new opportunities, new products, and a stronger platform to support the future of learning in your school and classroom.
Together we make better educational tools for you
Over the past decades, Sanako has built a strong reputation as the global leader in teacher-led language instruction tools, trusted by tens of thousands of institutions worldwide. By joining forces with Shape Robotics, we take the next step in our evolution — combining our expertise in software and pedagogy with Shape’s strengths in educational hardware and STEAM education products. Here’s what this means for you:
Continued access to Sanako products
Sanako’s current products will remain available and supported. Our commitment to language educators remains unchanged, and we’ll continue investing in the tools and services you rely on every day.
New solutions
We will soon begin introducing a combined product portfolio. These solutions will bring together the best of both worlds: interactive educational robotics kits, AI-powered language tools, and more. The goal is to create truly effective learning experiences that help students develop 21st-century skills in communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Faster innovation through AI and software
Together we are better positioned to accelerate the development of our AI powered products — and this will play a central role in the future direction of the company. With AI rapidly reshaping how students learn and teachers teach, joining forces with Shape Robotics positions us to lead the charge in developing AI powered teaching and learning products.
Meet Shape Robotics
“Shape Robotics is a great company and we have already been their business partner for over four years. We have seen first-hand how effectively they execute on big and ambitious plans, and their growth has been truly impressive. It is an honor to join them and the synergies between Sanako and Shape Robotics are strong. Together, we can build an even stronger portfolio of educational products and expand access to markets through our distribution network. It is a strong strategic fit with exciting potential”, says Sanako’s CEO Juho Isola.
Founded in Denmark, Shape Robotics is a publicly listed EdTech company known for developing Fable, a modular robot system used by schools across Europe to teach coding, robotics, and STEAM skills. In recent years, Shape has also become a trusted provider of national-scale education modernization projects.
Their core product line include:
- Fable Robotics: Modular, plug-and-play robots for teaching coding and STEAM
- Tailor made STEAM Classrooms: Bundled turn-key technology solution with Multifunctional robots, SmartScreens, VR/AR headsets, laptops, 3D printers, 3D scanners, simulators, Class Management software , and robotics for classrooms
Leadership and future strategy
We’re also pleased to share that Sanako’s CEO will be joining Shape Robotics as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new role, he will oversee the Sanako business unit and focus on:
- Managing product development roadmaps across the combined company
- Leading AI and software product strategy
“The acquisition of Sanako marks an important milestone for Shape Robotics. Sanako’s established product line, as well as their proven technology and global reseller network, make the company a perfect strategic partner for our STEAM-focused mission. Together, we will deliver a broader and more effective EdTech platform to schools around the world and accelerate our international expansion”, says Mark Robert Abraham, CEO of Shape Robotics.