Description
Product Overview
The C2G Mini AI Arm is a robotics kit designed for students in grades 5–12 that focuses on manipulation, sensing, and decision-making rather than mobility. Students build a multi-jointed robotic arm and use sensors and code to control how it moves, reacts, and sorts objects.
Powered by the C2G Mini Microcontroller, the AI Arm introduces learners to a different side of robotics—one where precise control, positioning, and conditional logic are central to the experience.
Grade Level & Prerequisites
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Recommended Grades: 5–12
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Prior Experience: Helpful but not required
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Ideal For: Upper elementary through high school robotics, engineering, and AI-focused STEM programs
Hardware & Actuation
The C2G Mini AI Arm uses multiple actuators and sensors to perform controlled tasks:
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Three servo motors that actuate the arm’s joints
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A structured arm assembly designed for repeatable movement
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Color sensors used to detect and sort colored blocks
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The C2G Mini Microcontroller as the central control unit
This setup allows students to explore how coordinated servo movement and sensor input work together in a robotic system.
Coding & Control (via code2grow.com)
Using Windtree’s Code2Grow platform at code2grow.com, students program the AI Arm with block-based coding tools that support more advanced logic and conditional behavior.
Students practice:
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Controlling multiple servos simultaneously
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Positioning the arm with intentional angles and timing
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Using color sensor input to trigger actions
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Writing conditional statements for sorting and decision-making
The emphasis is on understanding how sensors inform robotic actions and how code governs physical behavior.
What Students Practice
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Coordinating multiple servo-driven joints
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Translating sensor data into programmed decisions
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Building and refining repeatable motion sequences
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Debugging mechanical alignment and logic flow
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Applying structured problem-solving to robotic tasks
Bundle Options & Bulk Classroom Sets
The C2G Mini AI Arm is available in bulk classroom sets with discounted per-unit pricing, making it suitable for structured classroom instruction and advanced Robotics Lab environments.
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Robotics Lab Integration
The AI Arm fits naturally into Robotics Labs focused on automation, sensing, and applied logic. Activities such as color-based sorting and object manipulation help students connect coding concepts to real-world engineering and robotics applications.
