1. Lesson Objectives: Understand the Nous AI Set: Get to know its electronic components like the Nous Hub, Nous Camera, and Nous Servo, along with its metal parts. Then, learn about Nous's programming platform, MatataCode, and how to program Nous using it.

2. Time: 40 mins

3. Language: English

4. Format: Completely Online

5. Level: Beginner

Unit List:

1. Nous AI Set

2. What is included in Nous AI Set?

3. MatataCode for Nous

Unit 1. Nous AI Set

1.1 The Nous AI Set Introduction Video

1.2 What  is Artificial Intelligence？

1.3 What  is AI Robotics？

An AI robotic, often referred to simply as a "robot," is a machine equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that enable it to perform tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously.

These robots can perceive their environment using  sensors, process information, make decisions, and act upon those decisions to accomplish specific goals or tasks.

AI robotics is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from industrial automation and manufacturing to healthcare, transportation, and even household chores.

1.4 The Components of an AI Robotic

AI robots typically consist of several key components, including sensors, actuators, and control systems. Sensors: These are devices that detect and measure physical properties or environmental conditions. They provide data to the robot about its surroundings, enabling it to perceive and interact with the environment. Common types of sensors used in AI robots include: cameras, ToF ranging sensor,  LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging),infrared sensors, sound sensor, etc.

Actuators: These are mechanisms responsible for physically manipulating the robot's environment based on the instructions received from the control system. Actuators convert electrical or pneumatic signals into mechanical motion. Common types of actuators include:motors, servos, pneumatic actuators, hydraulic actuators

Control System: This is the brain of the robot, responsible for processing sensor data, making decisions, and sending commands to actuators to achieve desired tasks or behaviors. The control system may include: microcontrollers or microprocessors, HUB, etc.

1.5 Nous AI Set

A Modular Artificial Intelligence Educational Robot

  • Provides AI education solutions for primary and secondary schools. Support a wide range of AI technologies and functionalities.
  • Covers machine learning, neural networks, computer vision, speech recognition, ChatGPT, AIGC, and autonomous driving features.
  • Supports data collection, AI model training and deployment.
  • Supports graphical programming, and Python.
  • Compatible with metal structures, building blocks, and has an expandable electronic module system.
  • Suitable for AI education, programming education (graphical programming and Python), robotics teaching; creative assembly, electronic project creation, and robotics competitions.
  • Price: $199.99

1.6 Features

1.7 Functions（What can Nous do）

 

Unit 2. What is included in Nous AI Set?

2.1 Electronic Modules of Nous

Nous Hub

Nous Hub is the core of the Nous and acts as Nous’s brain.

Nous Camera

Module Nous Camera is the Nous’s eyes. As shown in the picture, in addition to the camera,we can also see tow camera fill lights and a ToF (Time of Flight) ranging sensor.

Nous Servo

Module Nous Servo Module has motor mode and servo mode, which can meet a variety of usage scenarios.

2.2  Structural components of Nous

Note: The picture is for reference only. The dimensions of the structural components should be based on the actual items.

2.3 Double-sided Map：

The line-following map and autopilot map for Nous.

2.4 Cards:

These cards are important props for achieving image recognition and AprilTag detection.

2.5 Others:

Card holder: Helps keep the cards standing
USB-C cable: Connects Nous to a computer fordata transfer and serves as a charging cable
User guide: Helps users understand the Nous Al Set.

Unit 3. MatataCode for Nous

3.1 Software 

https://nous.matatastudio.com

Nous supports both block-based and text-based programming, and combines extensions and AI models to realize various functions, allowing children to learn programming easily from entry to advanced.
 
To download the app for Android, Apple, and all other tablets and PCs, follow these steps:
Go to the Nous programming platform.
Navigate to the "Toolbox section.
Click on "Application download."
Choose the appropriate version ofthe app based on your device's operating system (Android
orApple).
Follow theinstructions to complete the download and installation.
 

 3.2 Overview of MatataCode’s Function

  • How to upgrade the firmware
  • How to connect Nous to MatataCode, and how to run the program.
  • How to connect Nous to MatataCode, and how to run the program. 
 

 

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