STEM PVN-AN NHON TAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

1. Prototyping & Fabrication

3D Printing: Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo (High-speed multi-color FDM printer).
3-in-1 Digital Fabrication: Snapmaker Artisan (3D Printer, Laser Engraver/Cutter, and CNC Carver) with integrated air purification enclosure

Snapmaker Artisan

3D Printing

2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) - SENSORS - DATA

STEM AI Learning Kit with Micro:bit is an excellent educational solution that introduces students to hardware programming and artificial intelligence through hands-on, visual projects.

STEM AI, IoT, and Visual Coding Learning Kit featuring the UNIHIKER K10 board

+ Visual Coding: Beginners use intuitive drag-and-drop block environments (such as Mind+) to master programming logic, animate graphics on the screen, and trigger audio feedback.

+ Internet of Things (IoT): Students gather environmental data (e.g., temperature, humidity, air quality) and upload it to cloud servers via protocols like MQTT. This is heavily applied to build Smart Home or Smart Agriculture prototypes.

+ Artificial Intelligence (AI): Taking advantage of its Linux processor, students can build localized AI projects including speech recognition, offline voice commands, and vision-based sorting systems when combined with a USB camera.

STEM AI Learning Kit with Micro:bit

STEM AI, IoT, and Visual Coding Learning Kit featuring the UNIHIKER K10 board

3. AI ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

VEX IQ Generation 2 (Gen 2): Students apply VEX IQ to solve cross-curricular, real-world problems through hands-on VEX STEM Labs units:

+ Applied Mathematics: Students calculate wheel circumferences to map precise travel distances and compute gear ratios to balance speed versus torque.

+ Mechanical Physics: Students experiment with center of gravity, friction, and leverage principles when engineering robotic lifting arms or intake mechanisms.

+ Computer Science: Students utilize sensors to gather physical data, writing scripts for autonomous obstacle avoidance or precise line tracking.

VEX V5 Starter Kit l

Students transition from foundational building concepts to professional, industrial-grade mechanical design:

+ Machining & Assembly: Students work with structural steel and aluminum, learning how to select the right fasteners (screws, locknuts, spacers) to build heavy-duty chassis capable of handling high loads.

+ Precision Kinematics: Students design complex mechanism linkages, multi-stage gearboxes, and high-torque lifting arms. They calculate gear ratios and torque distribution to optimize mechanical efficiency.

VEX IQ Generation 2 (Gen 2)

VEX V5 Starter Kit l

VEX V5 Starter Kit l