STEM Posts
Cornell Duffield Engineering Students Demonstrate that XRP is Much More Than Just a Single Robot
In this video, we talk with Keegan, a Cornell Duffield Engineering Student, about how their team reimagined XRP as more than just a single robot. Their goal was to build projects that demonstrate that XRP is a true platform—one that can take on many shapes, sizes, and personalities.
How XRP is Supporting the FIRST Experience with Robotics and STEM Camps, Outreach, and Skill Building
The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) is widely adopted by FIRST teams and educators to support learning, outreach, and engagement through camps, classroom experiences, and recruitment efforts, helping bring robotics and STEM skills to more young people.
Massive XRP BETA Sale!
Our four main XRP Beta products have had a successful life, providing a fantastic foundation for our current XRP offerings. Now, it's time to say goodbye to these Beta kits by putting them on a huge sale!
XRP Project: Adding Mecanum Wheels and How Mecanum Works
Mecanum wheels are fascinating - see how the XRP community has added Mecanum wheels to the XRP; we also reference some fun resources to learn more about Mecanum wheels - how they work and applications.
Understanding Odometry and Its Applications
What exactly is odometry, why was it developed, and what are its current and potential applications?
2 Open 2 Sauce
In just its second year, Open Sauce hosted more than 20,000 visitors, and over five times as many exhibitors as the year before. Here’s a brief look at a little of what I saw while I was there.
The ElevateAI Program Awarded Grant to Support Young People in Preparing for Jobs in Colorado’s Expansive Tech Industry
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has awarded an Opportunity Now Seed Grant to Support Educators in building AI literacy
Women in Science You Should Know About
Happy Women's History Month! We asked around SparkFun HQ to find out who everyone's favorite women in STEM to follow online was - find out here who we think you should be following!
NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Ends its Mission, but This is Just the Beginning
After three amazing years, and with parts purchased straight from SparkFun, the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter makes its final flight.
STEM Week Sale 2023
SparkFun is offering great discounts of up to 30% on some of their popular kits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate and grab some amazing deals!