At Red Dirt Robotics, our mission is to make STEM education accessible for every young person, no matter where they live.
We load up the Troopy and bring hands on workshops in robotics, drones, and 3D printing to schools and organisations that are often considered too far away for equal opportunities.
Our aim is simple: to spark curiosity, build confidence, and give every student the chance to experience the excitement of creating, coding, and problem solving with emerging technology.
our story
Red Dirt Robotics began as a simple idea: take a gap year after high school and share a love of robotics with kids in the bush. What started as one trip in an old Troopy soon turned into a mission that’s taken us across thousands of kilometres of red dirt roads and into classrooms, libraries, and community halls all over Australia.
Along the way, we’ve seen first-hand the difference a robot, a drone, or a 3D printer can make. Kids who’d never coded before are now solving challenges with confidence. Teachers who felt unsure about STEM are bringing it into their lessons with new energy.
Since that first journey, Red Dirt Robotics has worked with over 5,000 students and hundreds of teachers, from remote towns to regional hubs. We’ve grown into a recognised voice in STEM education, with highlights like presenting a plenary keynote at EduTECH, winning the Social Impact in the Regions National Pitchfest, and being named an ABC Heywire Trailblazer.
At the heart of it, nothing has changed. It is still about turning up in communities that are often overlooked, unloading the gear, and sparking the kind of excitement that can shape a young person’s future.
Our mission
To make STEM education accessible for every young person in regional and remote Australia by delivering hands on workshops that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Our vision
A future where every student, no matter their postcode, has the skills and opportunities to shape the world through innovation, technology, and problem solving.
Why It Matters
For many young people in regional and remote Australia, access to hands on STEM learning is limited. Distance, cost, and resources often mean students miss out on opportunities that are taken for granted in larger towns and cities.
We believe that postcode should never decide what kind of future a young person can dream of. By bringing robotics, drones, and 3D printing directly into these communities, we’re breaking down barriers and opening doors to careers and skills that are shaping the world.
Meet the founder
Jameson Harvey’s journey into robotics began without him even realising it, through a childhood love of LEGO. The real spark came in high school when he joined the robotics club and started competing in the FIRST LEGO League. For the first time, the pieces fit together — coding, problem-solving, and teamwork all clicked and showed him how exciting STEM could be.
That discovery grew into a passion for making technology fun and accessible for others. In 2022, Jameson launched Red Dirt Robotics as a way to bring those same opportunities to students in regional and remote Australia. To date, he has been the sole operator of RDR, driving thousands of kilometres, running every workshop, and building the organisation from the ground up.
For Jameson, it has never just been about robots, drones, or 3D printers. It’s about sparking curiosity, creating confidence, and showing young people that no matter where they come from, they can shape the future with STEM.
Jump on board
Together, we can make sure every student, no matter their postcode, has the chance to explore, create, and shape their future with STEM.