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.
Project Overview
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.
Key Benefits
- 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.