An inclusive smart board game for neurodiverse learners.
Many neurodiverse children in mainstream primary schools struggle to remain focused and engaged during lessons. Teachers often have limited time and resources to provide personalised support or create additional learning materials tailored to children with ADHD and autism. As a result, some children can fall behind academically or feel less involved in classroom activities.
This project proposes an interactive smart board game designed to support neurodiverse primary school children through engaging, play-based learning. The system uses a central display screen and interactive game pieces that children place in the correct sequence to progress through an educational storyline linked to classroom lessons. Teachers can customise the game content to match specific subjects and lesson plans, while a connected mobile app allows them to track the child’s progress and adjust difficulty levels based on their learning needs.
The RFID tag-reader system is used to detect and identify the position of each game piece during gameplay. Each game piece contains an RFID tag sticker attached to its underside, while RFID readers are positioned underneath the slots on the main game board. When a piece is placed into a slot, the RFID reader scans the tag and sends the information to the Raspberry Pi. The system then checks whether the correct piece has been placed in the correct sequence and updates the game storyline accordingly.
The product uses wireless Wi-Fi communication between the Raspberry Pi and the ESP32-S3 boards located inside each individual game piece. The Raspberry Pi acts as the main control system, sending signals and commands to the ESP32 boards during gameplay. This allows the small LCD screens on the game pieces to display visual feedback, such as clues, characters, or success messages. The wireless communication system helps create a fully interactive experience without the need for physical wired connections between the board and the game pieces.
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