Maqueen Plus - STEM Education Robot for micro:bit

The MaQueen Plus is a feature-rich educational robot built for students learning to code with the micro:bit platform. As the upgraded version of the original MaQueen, it introduces more powerful components, intelligent sensors, and expanded ports to support advanced programming projects. Its compatibility with the Huskylens AI camera opens new possibilities in machine vision and AI learning.:

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Supports progression from basic to advanced robotics concepts
• Encourages exploration of AI, line tracking, and sensor-based navigation
• Helps students develop logic, sequencing, and critical thinking
• Promotes creativity and problem-solving through hands-on programming
• Expands coding capability with support for graphical and text-based languages

Classroom ideas for incorporating this product:

• Use for line-following and obstacle avoidance challenges
• Integrate with AI modules for facial recognition or object tracking
• Assign tasks that involve servo control for building functional robots
• Incorporate into cross-curricular STEM projects like automated delivery or smart cars

Specifications:

• Includes: MaQueen Plus Robot (micro:bit and battery not included)
• Features: 6 line tracking sensors, 12 IO expansion ports, 3 servo ports, RGB LED (6 colours)
• Additional: Ultrasonic sensor, IR receiver and buzzer, high-speed metal motors
• Compatible with Huskylens AI Camera (not included)
• Programming Platforms: Mind+, MakeCode, MicroPython
• Battery Powered (rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery not included)