Official Arduino Alvik Robot

Official Arduino Alvik Robot

Aruino Alvik simplifies coding and robotics, making it easy for users of all levels to dive into programming and build exciting robot projects. It’s a cross-disciplinary tool that connects education with the future of robotics, offering CSTA and NGSS-aligned free courses. This innovative and versatile robot makes learning and creating more engaging and accessible.

Features

1. Powered by the versatile Nano ESP32, Alvik streamlines the learning curve in robotics with its comprehensive programming suite that includes MicroPython and Arduino language. Designed to accommodate users of all skill levels, Alvik soon plans to introduce block-based coding, further enhancing accessibility for younger students and providing an engaging entry point into robotics design.
2. Its small yet mighty design allows learners to bring imaginative ideas into reality, starting from your first ever line of code to the most complex technological developments. Alvik’s pocket-size build makes it an ideal companion for various learning environments, whether that’s in a classroom, makerspace, home, or even in your garage.
3. Alvik’s rechargeable and easy-to-replace battery ensures continuous learning sessions and uninterrupted creation experience. Replaceable batteries can also extend the overall lifespan of the robot, reducing the need to replace the entire unit when the original batteries degrade over time and saving costs.
4. Alvik main controller: Arduino Nano ESP32: 
   
   - 8 MB of RAM
   - u-blox® NORA-W106 (ESP32-S3)
   - Processor up to 240 MHz
   - ROM 384 kB + SRAM 512 kB
   - 16 MB External FLASH
   
   
5. Inputs: Time of Flight Distance Sensor – up to 350 cm, RGB Color Sensor, 6-axis Gyroscope-Accelerometer, Line follower Array (x3)
   Touchable Buttons (x7)
6. Outputs: 2x RGB LEDs, 6V Motors – No- load speed 96 rpm, No- load current 70 mA
7. Extensions: LEGO® Technic™ connectors (x4), M3 screw connectors (x8), Servo motor, I2C Grove, I2C Qwiic.

Note: Batteries are not included and must be purchased separately.

Applications:

• Educational Robotics: Perfect for teaching programming and robotics in classrooms and workshops.
• DIY Projects: Ideal for hobbyists exploring advanced robotics.
• Sensor-Based Experiments: Use built-in sensors for object detection, color sensing, and motion tracking.