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The robot

The snAIl prototype on the workbench

snAIl is a working prototype, built in our workshop. Its snail shape hides research-grade sensors and an onboard computer.

The technology

Omnidirectional wheel : A special wheel lets the robot translate and rotate freely, in any direction — ideal for understanding how a mobile robot moves.

Stereo 3D camera : Two lenses give the robot depth perception, like a pair of eyes. It is the foundation of the computer-vision lessons.

LiDAR : A laser scanner maps the room all around the robot — the basis of the path-planning lessons.

Ultrasonics and bumpers : Close-range sensors and touch bumpers detect obstacles safely.

Wi-Fi hotspot : The robot creates its own Wi-Fi network: the computer connects to it directly. No school network, no IT setup needed.

Embedded AI : The onboard computer runs AI models directly on the robot — the intelligence is onboard, not in the cloud.

The goal: autonomy

The destination of the whole program is autonomous behavior: the robot perceives with its camera and LiDAR, decides with embedded AI, and acts — with no one at the controls.