STEM SPIDER – Educational Robot with Vietnamese Culture
A unique educational robot project that combines advanced STEM technology with a spirit of national pride, inspired by the traditional conical hat and golden star on a red background – the sacred symbol of Vietnam. Designed to emphasize research and teaching applicability while inspiring creativity, scientific passion, and cultural preservation among Vietnam’s youth.
Tổng quan dự án
The four‑legged, spider‑inspired robot features a stylized conical hat and golden star pattern on red—icons of Vietnamese heritage. STEM SPIDER serves both as a hands‑on STEM education tool and as a celebration of creativity and national pride.
Control System:
• Central Controller – ESP32: Powerful microcontroller with built‑in Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth; offers flexible, extensible programming ideal for education and research.
• Ultrasonic Sensor: Detects and measures distance to obstacles; enables collision avoidance for safe, stable movement in real‑world environments.
• AI Thinker: Embeds lightweight AI models on the robot for voice recognition and basic command responses; interacts with students via sound, light, and motion signals to foster an engaging learning experience.
Lợi ích chính
- Provides an interactive, hands‑on platform for students to learn robotics, programming, and mechanical design.
- Encourages creativity in science and technology while fostering national pride and cultural awareness.
- Ultrasonic sensing ensures collision avoidance and safe, stable navigation in dynamic environments.
- Onboard AI Thinker supports voice recognition and multimodal feedback, enhancing engagement for all ages.
- Open architecture makes it easy to customize and extend for research, teaching, and STEM competitions.