Stanford Chariot

05/07/2026

The technology we build is only as good as the people who put it to use every day.

Nurses are our close collaborators. They’re at the bedside caring for patients and families, watching how patients respond to our tools in real time, and their feedback shapes everything we build next.

To every nurse who has partnered with us: Thank you! 🙏

04/23/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from our Chariot team!

This Earth Day, we took a moment to connect with our patients by offering science lessons about wildlife conservation.

Inspired by the incredible conservation work of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we explored how estrogen-like hormones influence a rhino’s ability to reproduce. The students 'tested' for estrogen-like activity in three different rhino feeds: alfalfa, pellet, and Bermuda grass. We uncovered how something as fundamental as diet can shape fertility, and ultimately, the survival of an entire species.

The rhino lesson was designed by Faith Collins, educational technology coordinator at the Stanford Chariot Program. It’s a powerful reminder that engaging science lessons about our wild planet can be inspiring and important for all students, especially those confined to their hospital beds.

Science saves lives. In more ways than one. 🦏

04/14/2026

🏃✨ We’re running for a cause close to our hearts! Join the Stanford Chariot team on June 21st for the Summer Scamper and help us raise funds for VR technology that brings joy and relief to children in the hospital. 🏥💙

04/13/2026

Big thanks for all of your support, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health!

03/24/2026

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day. We are grateful for all of you! Chariot robots are delivering heart-shaped fidgets built by our 3D printer to all of our patients today. We ❤️ you!

01/27/2026

Science class from a hospital bed 🔬✨

Our research continues on how virtual reality can bring science lessons to kids who are hospitalized and learning from their beds. With a VR headset on, we can turn a child’s hospital room into a coral reef.

Our virtual reality science lessons help kids stay curious, connected, and learning, even during long or difficult hospital stays.

More exploration ahead. 🌏🪸.

01/12/2026

Proud moment for Chariot. ❤️

Marcos Rojas Pino was named 2025 Technology Innovator of the Year by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and recognized onstage at IMSH 2026 for his work on Clinical Mind AI.

Developed in collaboration with the Stanford Chariot Program and the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Clinical Mind AI reflects our shared belief that emerging technology should be rigorous, educationally grounded, and relevant to real clinical practice.

Congratulations, Marcos! Thank you to the simulation community pushing this work forward. 👏

12/17/2025

We never stop building, testing, and improving 💡
Every update we make is shaped by real clinical feedback from nurses and care teams, paired with what the research tells us works best.

Coming soon 👀
An update to our all time favorite and most popular app: **Pebbles the Penguin** 🐧❄️

Kids can slide down snowy mountains or explore an Arctic wonderland while catching gems, all controlled with eye gaze. It is a powerful distraction during procedures like blood draws, cast removals, and IV placements.

What is the key to success in healthcare tech innovation?
“Collaboration, creativity, and persistence,” says Dr. Samuel Rodriguez.

Stay tuned. More updates are on the way ✨

12/02/2025

Today on , we’re feeling deeply grateful for the community that makes Chariot possible. 💙

Our program is entirely philanthropically funded. That means every moment of comfort we bring to patients and families exists thanks to our supporters, partners, and friends.

Your generosity powers the immersive tools, joyful distractions, and innovative care that help children face their hardest moments with courage. We truly couldn’t do this without you. 🙏