Official Arduino Education Partner · India
Introducing
Arduino Alvik Robot
One Robot.
A Thousand Discoveries.
Your students start with a block of code. They end with an autonomous robot that maps rooms, follows lines, and thinks for itself. Alvik makes the impossible feel like Tuesday afternoon.
2
Processors
8+
Hrs Battery
350cm
ToF Depth
3
Languages
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People in the Arduino Community Worldwide
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1M+
Active Educators Teaching with Arduino Globally
Over 1 million teachers worldwide use Arduino in their classrooms — Alvik is built on the same trusted platform, used from Grade 6 to university. (Arduino, 2024)
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Years of Open-Source Innovation in Education
Arduino has been the leading open-source educational electronics platform since 2005 — trusted by universities, schools, and engineers across 160+ countries.
Deep Dive
Inside the Arduino Alvik
Dual-Processor Brain
Alvik combines two powerful processors: an Arduino Nano ESP32 for wireless connectivity and user programming, and an STM32 ARM Cortex-M4 co-processor for real-time motor and sensor management — giving students professional-grade control.
Main MCU
Nano ESP32 (ESP32-S3)
Clock Speed
240 MHz dual-core
Co-Processor
STM32 ARM Cortex-M4
Footprint
96 × 96 × 37 mm
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® LE
Charging
USB-C
Sensors & Navigation
- VL53L7CX ToF 8×8 — 8×8 multizone depth map, up to 350 cm range for precise obstacle mapping
- LSM6DSOX 6-Axis IMU — 6-axis (3-axis gyro + 3-axis accelerometer) for orientation and motion tracking
- 3× Bottom IR Sensors — line-following and surface detection
- 7× Touch Pads ring — programmable visual feedback indicators
- Microphone — sound detection for interactive & responsive behaviours
Drive System & Power
- 2× N20 DC Motors — 6V, up to 96 RPM, with magnetic encoders for closed-loop position control
- 18650 Li-ion Battery — 8+ hours continuous operation on a single charge
- USB-C charging — standard, fast, and classroom-friendly power delivery
- LEGO® Technic connectors — expand with standard LEGO elements for custom builds
- M3 mounting holes + Servo connector + I²C Grove + Qwiic ports for limitless expansion
Programming & Curriculum
- MicroPython — primary language; student-friendly, professional-grade scripting
- Scratch — block-based coding for beginner & younger class entry points
- Arduino C++ — advanced track for high school and university-level students
- Arduino Lab for MicroPython IDE — free, browser-based, no installation required
- Overarching curriculum: structured lesson plans for Grades 6–12 & introductory university courses
- Open-source hardware & software — full documentation, community libraries, and active forums
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Skill Progression
What Students Learn — Level by Level?
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| Skill Area | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| MicroPython | |||
| Arduino / C++ | |||
| Motor Control & Navigation | |||
| Sensor Programming | |||
| Autonomous Navigation & AI | |||
| Electronics & Circuits | |||
| IoT & Wireless (Wi-Fi / BLE) |
| Skill Area | Coverage | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| MicroPython | Covered | Variables, loops, functions — driving and stopping Alvik with simple scripts |
| Motor Control | Intro | Forward, backward, turn — controlling N20 motors via basic Python commands |
| Sensor Programming | Intro | Reading IR line-following sensors to stay on track |
| Electronics | Intro | LED control, understanding Nano ESP32 pinout and Grove connectors |
| Skill Area | Coverage | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| MicroPython | Deep Dive | Classes, callbacks, sensor event handlers and asynchronous tasks |
| Arduino / C++ | Intro | STM32 co-processor basics — low-level motor and sensor register access |
| Motor Control & Navigation | Covered | PID speed control using magnetic encoders; differential steering algorithms |
| Sensor Programming | Covered | ToF distance sensing (8×8 zone detection), IMU tilt & orientation, RGB LEDs as output |
| Autonomous Navigation | Intro | Obstacle avoidance and simple maze-solving routines |
| Electronics | Covered | Qwiic / Grove / Servo expansion; USB-C power management |
| IoT & Wireless | Intro | Wi-Fi AP mode; basic BLE advertising and scanning |
| Skill Area | Coverage | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| MicroPython | Deep Dive | Multi-threaded robots; custom libraries for Alvik's sensor stack |
| Arduino / C++ | Deep Dive | Full dual-processor coordination; flashing STM32 firmware for custom peripherals |
| Motor Control & Navigation | Deep Dive | SLAM-lite mapping with ToF 8×8 zone data; encoder odometry for precise positioning |
| Sensor Programming | Deep Dive | 6-axis IMU quaternion orientation; fusing ToF + IR + IMU for robust navigation |
| Autonomous Navigation & AI | Deep Dive | Edge AI — TensorFlow Lite models for object detection via camera module (optional) |
| Electronics | Deep Dive | LEGO Technic + M3 + Servo + Grove + Qwiic full expansion; custom sensor integration |
| IoT & Wireless | Deep Dive | MQTT over Wi-Fi for telemetry dashboards; BLE GATT for smartphone control |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What age and grade levels is Arduino Alvik designed for?▼
Alvik is designed for Grades 6–12 and early university. Its three-language progression (block-based → MicroPython → Arduino C++) keeps it relevant as students grow — making it a single investment that lasts through secondary education.
Is RoboGenius an official Arduino Education partner in India?▼
Yes. RoboGenius is an official Arduino Education partner in India. As an authorised distributor, we supply genuine Arduino Alvik robots and the full Arduino Education product range with warranty, localised curriculum support, and professional development for educators. Our partnership ensures Indian schools receive authentic products with dedicated after-sales service, trained technical staff, and India-specific implementation guidance backed by 20+ years of STEM education experience.
What makes the VL53L7CX ToF sensor different from standard ultrasonic sensors?▼
The VL53L7CX is an 8×8 multizone Time-of-Flight sensor — it simultaneously measures distances across 64 zones, creating a spatial depth grid up to 350 cm away. A standard ultrasonic sensor gives one distance in one direction. This makes Alvik capable of real obstacle mapping, zone detection, and navigation projects that mirror autonomous vehicle technology.
Why does Alvik have two processors — what do students learn from this?▼
The Nano ESP32 (main processor) handles high-level tasks like Wi-Fi, BLE, and Python scripts; the STM32 co-processor handles real-time motor control and low-level sensor reading. Students discover how professional embedded systems distribute tasks — a concept directly relevant to robotics, automotive, and IoT careers.
Can Alvik connect to the internet or other devices wirelessly?▼
Yes. The Nano ESP32 provides both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® LE built-in. Students can build IoT dashboards, stream sensor data over Wi-Fi, control Alvik via a smartphone over BLE, or connect to MQTT brokers — real-world IoT projects are possible right out of the box.
How long does the battery last and how does it charge?▼
The 18650 Li-ion battery provides 8+ hours of continuous operation — enough for a full school day on a single charge. It recharges via standard USB-C. The battery is user-replaceable, so there is no downtime waiting for a charge: spare batteries can be swapped in seconds.
What expansion options does Alvik support?▼
Alvik features LEGO® Technic connectors for structural expansion, a Servo connector, Grove (I²C) and Qwiic ports for hundreds of compatible sensor modules, and M3 mounting holes for custom enclosures. It supports virtually any maker-ecosystem component without adapters — the robot is genuinely open-ended.
Is Arduino Alvik suitable for school-level robotics competitions?▼
Yes. Alvik's precision magnetic-encoder motors, 8×8 ToF depth sensing, 6-axis IMU, and 3× IR line-follower array make it capable for line-following, maze-solving, obstacle-avoidance, and AI navigation challenges. It is well-suited for inter-school competitions and innovation showcases.
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