esieabot
opensource educational robot kit

esieabot is the programmable educational robot of ESIEA. Fun but professional, it will help you quickly acquire or improve your digital skills: programming, electronics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, embedded systems, etc.

Latest esieabot news

  • End-of-year project 2024
    For this year’s Olympic Games, our 160 students had to create teams of athlete robots and compete against each other for their final year project. The program included three distinct sporting competitions inspired by shot put, archery, and synchronized swimming! Each student team was able to choose the country they wanted to represent throughout the… Read more: End-of-year project 2024
  • Control your esieabot with Scratch!
    In order to teach robot programming to children using an esieabot, we started working on a Scratch extension. It’s still in an early development stage but can be used. It will be accessible at https://esieabot.esiea.fr/scratch. This Scratch extension has already been used with about 80 children from 8 to 11 years old and has been… Read more: Control your esieabot with Scratch!
  • esieabot @ CentraleSupélec
    Esieabot was invited this year to participate in the StartupForKids 2024 event at the CentraleSupélec School in Saclay. We organized a workshop for children aged 8 to 11 to teach them the basics of programming a robot with Scratch, with the goal of solving a small maze. Thank you to StartupForKids for the invitation!
  • esieabot @ Musée des Arts et Métiers
    As part of its partnership with the magazine Science et Vie Junior, ESIEA was present at the latest Science Day at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris to award the special “innovating for the planet” prize to Etienne Roisin for his invention of an autonomous cigarette butt collector. During the day, we presented… Read more: esieabot @ Musée des Arts et Métiers
  • End-of-year project 2023
    For the 3rd year running, the “end-of-year project”, which concludes our students’ first year, allowed them to put their newly-acquired computer science, electronics and physics skills into practice on their esieabot. This year’s topic was simple: they had to design a team of autonomous firefighting robots to extinguish flames in a field. These flames, symbolized… Read more: End-of-year project 2023

Having fun while learning!

Each part of the kit has been chosen to improve your digital skills.

GNU/Linux OS

Fully open-source, multiple linux-based operating systems can be used, notably Raspberry Pi OS (formely known as Raspbian).

5Mpx Camera

Directly connected to the Raspberry Pi, a 5mpx camera offers you the possibility of taking photos and videos. Ideal for creating an autonomous vehicle!

Raspberry Pi

A true micro-computer, the Raspberry Pi 0 WH controls your whole esieabot. Many extensions are possible, such as the addition of servomotors or sensors.

Programmable in Python or C

Programmable in Python or C, you can also add artificial intelligence to your esieabot thanks to TensorFlow Lite.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Your esieabot has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing control via a wireless controller or mobile app.

Joypad USB included

A standard USB joypad allows you to control your esieabot and can also be used on your computer.

What is included in the kit?

  • The aluminium robot with its motors
  • A Raspberry Pi 0 WH
  • A 5 Mpx camera
  • A joypad
  • A 8GB micro SD card with an USB adapter
  • A breadboard with a H-bridge
  • 2 battery packs
  • USB cables
  • Jumper wires
  • Even a screwdriver

Who is this robotics kit for?

Designed by ESIEA, a French engineering school specialized in digital technologies, this kit is intended for its students. It is offered at the start of school and is used in the various courses: computer science, electronics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, embedded systems, etc. More generally, it is aimed at anyone wishing to learn digital technologies while having fun.

Highschools

Programmable in Python, the language chosen for teaching programming in high school, esieabot is perfect for high school students wishing to improve in digital fields to prepare for their future.

Higher Education

Designed by and for an engineering school, esieabot can put into practice for almost any theme around digital education.

Developers & Geeks

At any age, professionals and enthusiasts can hone their skills and continue to learn while having fun thanks to esieabot.

TeamBuilding & Events

Through the ESIEA Junior Enterprise, engineering students offer workshops and activities around the robot. Challenge your teams to program and pit their robots against each other in a cohesion-themed competition.

An idea arround esieabot?

esieabot inspires you and you want to tell us about it? Do not hesitate to contact us!

Thanks to the Raspberry Pi foundation for its support.