The assessment tool teachers have been waiting for

Detection tools failed. The essay is compromised. AI Friction Labs gives teachers a new way to see what students actually know — by watching how they think.

AI adoption is exploding. Assessment hasn't kept up.

90%

of U.S. teachers worry about AI cheating

$32.3B

projected AI in education market by 2030

70%

worry AI weakens critical thinking

87%

see AI as moderate-to-severe risk

Sources: Gallup, Cengage, CDT (2024-2025)

Choose a Simulation

Select from our library of pre-built Friction Bots or work with us to design custom scenarios aligned to your curriculum.

Prep students

Share a mission briefing with students. Review and prepare strategies. Discuss and prep for the simulation.

Assign to Students

Integrate into graded coursework with clear learning objectives. Students engage with an AI that challenges, not helps.

Review Transcripts

See exactly how each student navigated difficulty. Grade cognition — persistence, clarity, adaptability — not just content.

A few examples...

+ A library of over 100 to choose from

What educators are saying

"I thought it really matched their level of perseverance and persistence. And what I observe in the classroom: the kids who aren't afraid to keep digging deeper and be curious—I was like, oh, they are going to eat this up. And the ones who just want me to feed them the answer — they really struggled. I could visibly see their habits. That was the feature that blew me away the most."

Mary Churchill

Science Teacher, San Domenico School

"Things are going to frustrate you in life. People are going to frustrate you. This bot is frustrating you. Well, how do you work around that and stay productive while helping the person as best you can? That is a whole other level of thought and learning. Which is really cool. It's important."

Bill Fallon

Calculus Teacher, Cheshire Academy

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We offer professional development workshops, pilot programs, and full-year partnerships tailored to K-12.

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