STEM Posts

31 Aug

Add High-Precision GNSS, Sensors, and Robotics Functions to your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit

Extend the functionality of your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with SparkFun pHATs and the Qwiic connect ecosystem - no soldering or breadboarding required!

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3 Jun

College of Eastern Idaho Hosts Ag Tech Robotics Challenge Featuring the AgXRP!

Organized in partnership with the University of Idaho Extension, the free event focused on agriculture technology, coding, and problem-solving.

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7 May

Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here

What else could the XRP robot become? That’s the question behind the WPI XRP Medal Challenge—and we would love to see how you answer it. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in collaboration with SparkFun, DigiKey, Raspberry Pi, 3D Printing Nerd, and Experiential, is inviting builders of all kinds—hobbyists, students, robotics teams—to push the limits of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP).

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1 May

The Correct Frame of Mind

AgXRP accessories continue to be released this week with the U-Frame and Single Pump Enclosure. Perfect for getting replacement parts if you don't have a 3D printer!

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30 Apr

From Unboxing to Setup: The AgXRP Need-to-Knows

We have a series of new videos that will help you understand everything you need to know about AgXRP!

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29 Apr

RedBoard Robot - Compatible with LEGO® Components

We wanted to see if it was possible to replace a hub using LEGO® SPIKE components with hobby electronics… and it turns out... it is.

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24 Apr

Build the Future of Agriculture with AgXRP

We are pleased to introduce the newest variation of our popular Experiential Robotics Platform: the AgXRP!

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11 Feb

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.

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5 Feb

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.

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13 Nov

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!

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