Ondroid provides cloud‑hosted robotics labs that let students control real Dobot MG400 manipulators and ESP32 mobile robots through a web browser. The platform includes a web IDE for Python, Lua, and MicroPython, real‑time video and telemetry streaming, automated grading, and LMS integration, enabling institutions to offer accredited remote hands‑on courses.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many engineering programs lack scalable, remote-access labs that let students gain hands‑on experience with real mobile robots and manipulators, limiting practical learning for distance learners and institutions with limited hardware budgets.
Solution
Ondroid delivers cloud‑hosted robotics labs that stream live control of physical hardware—including the Dobot MG400 manipulator and ESP32‑based mobile robots—directly to a web browser. Learners write Python, Lua, or MicroPython code that is executed on the remote devices, receiving real‑time sensor feedback and video streams. The platform bundles structured coursework, project assignments, and automatic grading, enabling students to earn academic credit without on‑site equipment. Institutional partners can provision multiple concurrent lab slots through a centralized dashboard, while all data is stored securely and complies with standard educational privacy regulations.
Target Audience
The primary customers are universities, polytechnics, and vocational schools offering robotics, mechatronics, or control‑systems courses, as well as individual learners seeking accredited remote lab experience.
Features
- Web‑based IDE with built‑in support for Python, Lua, and MicroPython, compiled and deployed to remote robots in seconds
- Real‑time video and telemetry streaming from physical Dobot MG400 and ESP32 platforms for immediate visual feedback
- Automated lab orchestration layer that schedules, isolates, and resets hardware between user sessions to ensure repeatable experiments
- Integrated assessment tools that capture code submissions, execution logs, and performance metrics for credit‑worthy grading
- Multi‑user management console allowing institutions to allocate seats, monitor usage, and generate usage reports
- Secure TLS‑encrypted communication and role‑based access controls to protect student data and device integrity
- Compatibility with standard LMS APIs (e.g., LTI) for seamless embedding of lab activities into existing curricula