DigiKey, distributor of technical components and automation products, has collaborated with SparkFun to bring Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) kits to the next generation of engineers, developers and innovators.
DigiKey and SparkFun’s partnership provides XRP robotics kits to aspiring engineers eager to gain hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The XRP open-source platform is an educational robotics program designed to equip the next generation of makers with hands-on STEM skills. Educators can use the XRP curriculum, which has been designed to lower the barriers to learning robotics, engineering, software development and automation.
Making the XRP robotics kit accessible to emerging STEM leaders aligns with DigiKey’s mission to foster innovation and education by providing hands-on experiences that reveal the numerous opportunities available for students and makers' futures. XRP is a gateway to robotics education. The kit is available on DigiKey’s website for $114.95. This year, DigiKey is offering educators and FIRST Robotics teams a discount on the XRP kit.
“As demand for STEM education continues to grow, DigiKey is committed to supporting students, educators and makers by providing accessible learning tools that build real-world engineering experience,” said Kevin Walseth, manager, technical marketing for DigiKey. “The XRP kit is more than just a robotics platform, it’s a steppingstone for future innovators who will one day lead the electronics industry.”
“We are immensely grateful to be part of the XRP community, which embodies innovation, collaboration and a shared vision for a brighter future," said Glenn Samala, CEO of SparkFun. “At SparkFun, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers and leaders. Our commitment to education and STEM aligns perfectly with the principles of the XRP Consortium, and we are excited to continue to manufacture, further innovate and scale XRP.”
