KittenBot AI Magic Kit
Bring AI to Life with the KittenBot AI Magic Kit for Micro:bit
In the rapidly evolving world of STEM education, hands-on learning tools are more important than ever. Enter the KittenBot AI Magic Kit for Micro:bit, an innovative educational kit that makes learning artificial intelligence (AI) fun, interactive, and magical for kids and beginners alike.
🔍 What Is the AI Magic Kit?
The AI Magic Kit is a comprehensive STEM learning kit designed to work with the BBC micro:bit V2, a popular educational microcontroller. Inspired by the excitement of spellcasting, this kit lets learners trigger real actions by waving a magic wand, using motion recognition and wireless communication creating an unforgettable blend of coding, AI, and play.
At the heart of the kit is CreateAI, an intuitive platform where users can train custom AI models using their own motion data. Once trained, these models can be deployed to the micro:bit in real time via Microsoft’s MakeCode, allowing learners to see their creations in action instantly.
🧠 Learn AI Through Play
What makes the AI Magic Kit stand out is its hands-on approach to teaching AI: students don’t just read about machine learning they experience it. Here’s how:
- 📊 Collect Motion Data: Students perform actions like waving a wand and the micro:bit captures motion data.
- 🤖 Train an AI Model: Using CreateAI, learners visualize and fine-tune their dataset, training an AI model tailored to recognize those actions.
- ⚡ Deploy & Execute: Models are exported to the micro:bit using MakeCode and then used in real-world projects that respond in real time.
🎓 Perfect for Classrooms and Makerspaces
With its compelling blend of AI, motion sensing, and creativity, the AI Magic Kit is ideal for:
- School STEM curricula
- After-school clubs
- Makerspaces
- Independent learners
Teachers can use it to introduce modern technology concepts in an engaging, student-centered way moving beyond textbooks to real-world application.
🧰 What’s Included in the Kit
The AI Magic Kit comes packed with everything needed to get started on your AI adventure (contents listed for the micro:bit included version):
🛠️ Controller & Power
- BBC micro:bit V2 x2 (optional in some variants)
- Battery pack and AAA batteries
⚙️ Modules & Sensors
- Jacdac hub and expansion modules
- RGB LED strips and rings
- Servo motors (including GeekServo 9G)
- Haptic feedback module
🔌 Cables & Connectors
- USB and USB-C charging cables
- Jacdac patch cables
🧩 Accessories
- Wooden mounting board and stick
- 3D-printed parts
- Stickers, tape, screws, and screwdriver
