Innovative IoT-Enabled Educational Robotics Platform for Inclusive STEM Learning

Many children lack access to affordable, engaging robotics tools that foster problem-solving, coding, and STEM skills due to high costs and limited availability, especially in underserved communities. This restricts their opportunities to develop critical future skills and participate in collaborative learning experiences.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to making STEM education accessible and engaging for children worldwide through innovative IoT-based robotics solutions.

• Design and develop a low-cost, energy-efficient IoT-enabled robotics kit integrated with an intuitive mobile application to promote STEM learning among children of diverse backgrounds.
• Create a scalable, open-source app that supports extensive customization through hardware extensions, sensors, and ports to encourage creativity and experimentation.
• Implement offline capabilities and Bluetooth Low Energy communication to ensure accessibility in low-resource settings with unreliable internet or power sources.
• Ensure the platform is inclusive, user-friendly, and visually appealing to children regardless of age, reading ability, or gender.
• Enable community-building through features that facilitate local robotics challenges, fostering collaborative learning and social engagement.

• Robotics control interface via native mobile app supporting multiple robots and sensors.
• Hardware customization options with support for various ports and sensors attachment.
• Open-source architecture to encourage hacking, modification, and community contributions.
• Offline operation mode with Bluetooth communication to ensure usability without internet connectivity.
• Energy-efficient app design optimized for lower-end devices and prolonged usage.
• Intuitive, visually engaging user interface utilizing recognizable icons and vibrant graphics inspired by popular cartoons and comics.
• Guided setup and configuration flows tailored for children with minimal reading requirements.
• Support for local challenges and community events integration.

• Robotic hardware control interfaces via BLE
• Hardware sensors and ports for modular attachments
• Community platforms or challenge management systems (if applicable)

• Scalability to support thousands of concurrent users and devices
• Performance optimized for low-latency control and feedback
• Energy efficiency enabling extended operation without frequent recharging
• Security measures to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access
• Robust offline capabilities to function with intermittent internet or no internet

The development of this accessible, customizable, and community-oriented IoT robotics platform aims to significantly increase STEM engagement among children, especially in underserved regions. Expected outcomes include improved problem-solving and coding skills, greater inclusion in STEM fields, and the fostering of local innovation communities. The platform's scalable and open-source nature is projected to facilitate broad adoption and adaptation, potentially reaching thousands of children globally and contributing to a more diverse future workforce in technology and engineering.