The b.Board AI Add-On Kit expands your b.Board learning experience into artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. Designed to work with the b.Board Core Kit, it helps learners explore how machines can see, detect, and respond through creative, hands-on projects that combine coding, design, and intelligent control.
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 6–12
What’s Inside
- Smart AI Lens: Detects faces, objects, and colours
- Micro Servo: Provides controlled rotation for turning or motion mechanisms.
- TT DC Gear Motors: Power movement and drive mechanical parts in your projects.
- Wheels: Attach to the TT DC Gear Motors to help your creations move.
- Caster Wheel and Screws: Support smooth movement and balance.
- Neopixel Strip: Adds lighting and visual feedback
- Alligator Clips: Connect components easily without soldering.
Not Included: The b.Board v1.4, the BBC micro:bit, USB cable, battery, charger, and screwdriver are not included. These components are part of the b.Board Foundation Kit, which is required for operation.
Learning Focus
Learners explore artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital sensing through hands-on invention. Using the Smart AI Lens, sensors, and motion components, they build intelligent projects that can see, detect, and respond to their surroundings. Through creative builds like colour sorters, emotion readers, and smart waste systems, they discover how coding, AI models, and design thinking combine to create interactive, purposeful technology.
Skill Development
Learners progress from simple recognition and motion activities to multi-component systems that interpret data and make decisions. They experiment with detection, classification, and automation, gaining a deeper understanding of how AI processes information, adapts to inputs, and brings intelligent ideas to life.
STEAM Learning Outcomes
- Science: Explore perception and data using AI vision.
- Technology: Apply coding, automation, and computer vision.
- Engineering: Build and refine intelligent, responsive prototypes.
- Arts: Design expressive and interactive creations.
- Mathematics: Use logic, sequencing, and data patterns to guide AI decisions.
Connected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The project resources available with this kit connect learning to the core global goals below. Additional UN SDGs may be linked depending on each project.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: Builds AI literacy through active, hands-on learning.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Fosters creative problem-solving using intelligent systems.
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities: Inspires designs that use AI for community or environmental improvement.
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: Encourages sustainable design through automation and smart sorting.
What You’ll Need to Use This Kit
- b.Board Core Kit: Required for operation; it provides the essential tools and components for project completion.
- Device: Used to code, program, and run your projects. For the best experience, use a computer or laptop. If you’re using a mobile device, download the micro:bit app to connect and program your projects.
- Internet Access: Needed to access tutorials and project resources.
Holiday Launch Shipping: To receive your pre-order by December 15, please place your order by December 5. UPS delivery times apply once your order has shipped.
