DigiKey and SparkFun’s partnership provides XRP robotics kits to aspiring engineers eager to gain hands-on STEM experience.

DigiKey og SparkFun vil forsyne fremtidens ingeniører med XRP Robotics Kits

DigiKey og SparkFun indgår partnerskab, hvis overordnede mål er at sikre den næste generation af ingeniører, udviklere og innovatører let tilgang til de såkaldte Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) kits (in english).

DigiKey announces a collaboration with SparkFun to bring Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) kits to the next generation of engineers, developers and innovators.

The XRP open-source platform is an educational, easy-to-use robotics program carefully designed to equip the next generation of makers with hands-on STEM skills. Educators can use the beginner-friendly XRP curriculum, which lowers 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 an affordable, easy-to-use 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, allowing more students to begin participating in robotics programs.

- 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. 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, says Kevin Walseth, manager, technical marketing for DigiKey.

- We are immensely grateful to be part of the XRP community, which embodies innovation, collaboration and a shared vision for a brighter future, adds 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.

For more information about the collaboration visit the DigiKey website.