M.A.R.K. - Make A Robot Kit

• Learn coding & robotics through fun projects
• Get Started with AI recognition & On-device model training with Ease
• Learn basic self-driving car functionality like lane following, traffic sign identification
• Durable Aluminum Body with Built-in 2.4″ color Screen & Pan-tilt camera
• Rich Free Course Materials for Machine Learning and Autonomous Driving
• Accessible Yet Intelligent: Support Scratch 3.0 Based Graphical Coding Software & Micropython
• Easy Assembly, Hands-on construction
• Customizable, extendable & open-source

• Students ages 12+
• Maker teachers & STEM camps
• DIY Robot hobbyists
• Homeschooling educators
• AI experimenters
• AI & robotics learners

Mark comes pre-loaded with functionality to recognize colors, shapes, and objects within these categories. But of course, you should train your own custom models! We provide a colab notebook to guide you through this process. Check out this video of MARK interacting with pets!

Simple custom classifier models can be trained on MARK through data collection via the onboard camera, automatic data processing & model training by the CyberEye (brains of the MARK), and model deployment directly on MARK which can be saved for reuse on SD card.

Implement your self-driving, advanced map & story-based projects or with Mark or use in robotics competitions! MARK is designed in the form of a car, so we'll preload code which allows you to implement basic self-driving car functionality once everything is assembled and connected.

There is also an ultrasonic sensor included for collision avoidance, a button which you can program to change modes and an electromagnet which gives MARK a "pick up" function. Simply attach metallic stickers (included in pack) on the back of an image card.

MARK has great extension capabilities, it includes a 2.4" color display screen and a pan-tilt camera.
With the display screen and camera, M.A.R.K. allows you to implement a variety of fun and educational projects related to robotics, self-driving technology, and computer vision.

The aluminum outer shell has a sleek design, with programmable headlights giving MARK a high-tech feel.

make2Learn is our project and lesson sharing platform where you can access course content directly related to MARK and our other support projects. There are courses for Machine Learning and Autonomous Driving. Find more Lessons on make2learn.tinkergen.com.

Autonomous Driving Course Materials of the Artificial Intelligence Series

Machine Learning Course for students aged 15-18 (recommended for grades 9-12)

We want AI learning to be accessible to those from a variety of backgrounds so you'll be able to code MARK graphically by dragging and dropping code blocks.

Codecraft is a graphical programming software based on Scratch 3.0, developed by us which is available on desktop & in-browser. Codecraft will support MARK AI functions in drag and drop code, as well as enabling you to see what the MicroPython code would look like. Simply connect and then click upload to start using your MARK with it's edited program. If you're confident with your coding skills you can also go ahead and edit text-based Python code in Codecraft. You can even use your own custom models through Codecraft.

MaixPyIDE from SIPEED - More advanced users can choose to directly write code for MARK using MaixPyIDE. The cyberEYE mainboard's K210 chip has Microython firmware which features openMV support.

For a Hands-on construction experience, MARK will come disassembled in parts with the tools you need to make your robot. But don't worry! The kit has abundant documentation, including a step-by-step assembly guide with video instructions.

The top cover can be easily detached and re-attached at any time. The front of MARK is equipped with a mounting platform to make it easy to install a robotic arm or camera attachment, allowing you to extend MARK AI application possibilities.

Check the Robotics Extension Pack for Make a Robot Kit! Aim the harmless rubber band slingshot with AI or recognize and feed your pet a treat with the grabber attachment!

And there is also a machine learning Pack which helps users discover about Machine Learning, implementing the popular SUMO robot projects with the attachments and SUMO Competition Map.

Not enough? You can also 3D print your own cover to customize MARK into whatever color you like! Add structural modifications onto the Chassis which includes multiple attachment points.

* Note: grabber, slingshot attachment shown in images above are not included in Make A Robot Kit.
** Multiple color choices are not available for purchase, but STL files for 3D FDM printing with pla colors will be provided.

Included are stepper motor & spare servo ports which you could utilize to extend MARK as a robot with a grabber or conveyor functionality. The Markduino also includes spare Digital, Analog, and I2C ports, into which you can easily plug & play some compatible Grove series sensors. Read more about grove here. Those familiar with Arduinos will notice that the markduino pinout fits, so projects can be implemented with this controller too.

We've developed a mini-grabber and rubber slingshot attachment to extend the fun you can have with your MARK. This will be available in the Robotics Extension Pack but you are also welcome to make your own designs to extend MARK's applications.

Media Links:

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