S.T.E.P.S. will provide a low-cost, open-source educational robot and a MOOC platform to democratize access to STEM and robotics education. S.T.E.P.S. aims to enhance the digital readiness of both pre and in-service teachers/trainers and students, promote inclusion and diversity in STEM education, and address the skills gap by providing an accessible and affordable platform for learning robotics and programming. Its ultimate goal is to stimulate innovative learning and teaching practices.