KaiLab
Getting Started
Get your KaiLab journey started with guides, courses and videos
Online Course
Free introduction course for the KaiLab with quizzes and a certificate you can earn.
Supporting Apps
AR & VR applications to bring your KaiLab lessons to life.
KaiLab Librarian Guide
An extensive guide on KaiLab.
Setup Onboarding
Brief steps to help you efficiently get started with the KaiLab setup.
Blockly Lessons
Youtube playlist on how to code your KaiLab robot via blockly.
KaiLab Sandbox Lessons
Youtube playlist on how to interact with your KaiLab robot within the open sandbox.
Requirements
What you’ll need
- KaiLab robot kit
- Internet access (you’ll need your IT to whitelist Kai’s networks)
- 1 x Android, iPhone or iPad (this is for Kai’s Eye robot tracker and can be an older device with just WiFi)
- Floor space around 6’ x 6’
- User Guide
Students will need
- PC, Chromebook or iPads
Optional
- Oculus Quest VR 1,2,3 (to view the 3D virtual environments)
iPads (to view the 3D virtual environments)
First Time Setup
To get started with KaiLab, we need to get a few things ticked off as a one time setup.
| Step | Instructions | Notes/Tips |
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Create a teacher account & a classroom (we'll create the student accounts later) https://app.kaisclan.com |
Stick the QR code stickers on top of the robots and add the matching number to the back of the robot.
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| 2 | Kai's Eye robot tracker: Dedicate an iPad or old mobile phone to your robot kit (just 1 is needed for the kit). Install the Kai's Eye robot tracker app. |
Available on App Store or Android Play Store This saves time having to set up the device each time. |
| 3 | Roll out the mat, make sure it's not in direct sunlight. |
If the mat is creased from shipping, hang in direct sunlight.
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Initial Setup Check:
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| 5 | In Kai's Eye app: Pair the robots to their matching ID numbers. |
 
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| 6 | Scan the classroom code from the first step. |
 
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| 6 | Place the tripod about 2 feet (0.61 m) away from the mat edge: place it on the logo side of the mat. |
Each section can be individually twisted to lock. Open all sections except the last section. Twist to lock.
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| 7 | Mount the phone or tablet with Kai's Eye app onto the tripod. |
Angle its camera so it faces the mat at roughly 45 degrees.
 
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| 8 | Switch to Tracker mode in Kai's Eye. |
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Setting Up Student Codes in Your Classroom
| Step | Instructions | Notes/Tips |
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| 1 | In your classroom, select the backpack icon from the menu on the right. |
https://app.kaisclan.com/
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| 2 | For each robot being used, select the plus icon. A randomly generated name will be created. |
Keep the randomly generated names or create fake names instead of using student names to allow sharing and/or passing to next group.
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| 3 | Pull down the menu to pair the name with the robot. |
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| 4 | Students will login by either using their QR code or manually entering the classcode and their robot’s nickname. |
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