PictoBlox - Block Coding & AI 3.1.4

PictoBlox is a block-based educational coding application designed for beginners that provides enhanced interaction with hardware and emerging technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). The app aims to make the learning process enjoyable and engaging, allowing users to create games, animations, interactive projects, and even control robots through a simple drag-and-drop interface.

21st-Century Skills

PictoBlox effectively introduces beginners to both creative and physical computing, helping them develop essential skills needed in today's technology-oriented environment. These skills include:

• Creativity
• Logical reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving

Coding Skills

The curriculum offered in conjunction with PictoBlox teaches students fundamental coding concepts such as:

• Logic
• Algorithms
• Sequencing
• Loops
• Conditional statements

AI and ML for Education

Students have the opportunity to explore various aspects of AI and ML, learning about:

• Face and text recognition
• Speech recognition and development of virtual assistants
• Training machine learning models for image, pose, and audio processing
• Creating AI-based games

Interactive In-App Courses (Coming Soon)

PictoBlox plans to introduce interactive premium in-app courses that include intelligent assessments, serving as an effective introduction to coding and AI concepts. The upcoming courses will cover:

• The Hunt for Grandpa’s Treasure - Fundamentals of coding
• A Day at the Do-It-Yourself Fair - Basics of physical computing
• The Secret Retrieval Mission - Introduction to robotics
• The Adventures of Gaming Land - Game design fundamentals

Extensions for DIY Projects

The application offers extensions that enable users to create various projects based on the Internet of Things (IoT). Users can control Scratch projects via a mobile app using Bluetooth, program actuators, sensors, display modules, NeoPixel RGB lights, robotic arms, humanoid robots, and much more.

Compatible Boards with PictoBlox:

• evive
• Arduino Uno
• Arduino Mega
• Arduino Nano
• ESP32
• T Watch

Bluetooth Modules Compatible with PictoBlox:

• HC-05 BT 2.0
• HC-06 BT 2.0
• HM-10 BT 4.0 BLE (or AT-09)

Permissions Required:

The app requires the following permissions for optimal functionality:

• Bluetooth: To provide connectivity.
• Camera: For capturing images and videos, as well as face recognition functionalities.
• Microphone: To facilitate voice commands and use sound meter capabilities.
• Storage: To store captured media.
• Location: To utilize location sensors and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

PictoBlox presents an innovative approach to coding and AI education for beginners, making it a noteworthy option for those looking to delve into these fields.