Akili Robotics Kit

What's in the Kit

Every Akili Kit is a self-contained classroom tool. Modular components snap together without screws — durable enough for repeated assembly and disassembly across multiple student groups.

5+Sensor Modules

3 Typesof Actuators

21Learning Sessions

9+Project Sessions

2Capstone Builds

The Sinapse IDE

Our custom-built visual programming environment. Students start with drag-and-drop blocks and graduate to text-based code — all within the same platform. Pre-configured libraries handle every sensor and motor in the kit, so there's zero setup friction. Works fully offline.

Curriculum — 3 Terms, 36 Weeks

The full program is delivered over 3 terms of 12 weeks each. Each term builds on the last, taking students from zero programming experience to building autonomous, wireless robots.

1

Foundations & First Builds

Weeks 1–12 · No prior experience required

Students learn the IDE, understand inputs and outputs, and build their first moving robot by the end of the term.

Weeks 1–2IDE basics — printing, variables, loops, and conditionals (no hardware)

Weeks 3–4Outputs — LED patterns, RGB colour mixing, buzzer melodies

Weeks 5–6Motors — servo sweep, single-motor spin, forward/reverse driving

Weeks 7–8Sensors — ultrasonic distance, light intensity, motion detection logging

Weeks 9–10Sensor + Actuator — buzzer alarm on proximity, LED changes by distance

Weeks 11–12First build — assemble the Rover chassis, obstacle-avoidance program

2

Multi-Sensor Systems & Automation

Weeks 13–24 · Builds on Term 1

Students combine multiple sensors and actuators, build decision-making logic, and create automated systems.

Weeks 13–14Touch + motion — intruder alarm system with LED and buzzer

Weeks 15–16Motor speed control — ultrasonic-driven braking, adaptive movement

Weeks 17–18Environmental station — logging light, water, and proximity data

Weeks 19–20Dog robot assembly — servos for head/ears, IR touch reactions

Weeks 21–22Behaviour programming — motion-triggered reactions, sound patterns

Weeks 23–24Full automation project — combine all sensors into a single autonomous build

3

Wireless, IoT & Capstone Projects

Weeks 25–36 · Builds on Terms 1 & 2

Students unlock wireless capabilities, send live sensor data to a phone, and build capstone robots that combine everything.

Weeks 25–26Wireless intro — connecting the board to a phone, live sensor dashboard

Weeks 27–28Remote control — phone-based joystick to drive motors wirelessly

Weeks 29–30IoT monitor — real-time water/light levels viewable from any device

Weeks 31–32Capstone 1: Mars Rover — obstacle avoidance + wireless data reporting

Weeks 33–34Capstone 2: Pet Dog — servo movement, touch response, personality logic

Weeks 35–36Showcase & certification — students present builds, receive certificates

Capstone Builds

By Term 3, students have the skills to build one of two flagship projects using all kit components.

Mars Rover

A four-wheeled explorer that senses its environment — detecting light changes and water presence as it moves. It signals findings through sound and a raised antenna, just like a real planetary rover reporting back to base.

Pet Dog

A companion that reacts to people around it — its ears perk up when touched, its eyes light up when someone walks by, and it makes sounds to get your attention. Students give it a personality of their own design.

What Students Learn

Electronics fundamentals — inputs, outputs, sensors, actuators
Programming logic — loops, conditionals, variables, functions
Robotics — obstacle detection, motion control, automation
Data logging — reading, recording, and interpreting sensor values
IoT basics — wireless data transmission and remote control
Project design — combining components into functional, creative builds
Collaboration — team-based assembly, debugging, and presentation

Teacher Training & Support

We train your teachers to run the program independently. Training covers kit operation, IDE walkthrough, curriculum delivery, and troubleshooting. Ongoing support is available via email and periodic school visits.

Hands-on training for 2+ teachers per school
Complete lesson plans, worksheets, and assessment rubrics
6-month hardware warranty with loaner replacements
Regular IDE updates (installable offline)
Dedicated support within 24–48 hours

The Akili Robotics Kit