Build, Program, and Operate Your Own Smart Vending Machine

100% student built from hardware assembly, software & multimedia design, and IoT applications - step by step done by students.

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IoT Smart Vending Machine
*STEM Mark Certified by FHKI

Course Overview

Target Group:

Secondary school students
(F.2–F.5 recommended)

Format:

In-school course with equipment & instructor support

Duration:

30–40 hours(5 structured chapters)

Regular Course

Our Programs Overview

Ch1: Hardware Assembly

(3-5 hours)

Develop practical skills in assembling, customizing, and troubleshooting vending machines by understanding their mechanical structures and organizing various components.

Ch2: Design Thinking

(4-6 hours)

Develop a comprehensive UX/UI design for a Smart Vending Machine in a school setting by creating user personas, implementing responsive layouts, designing user journeys, and utilizing multimedia and design tools for dynamic interactions.

Ch3: Software Development

(12-18 hours)

Introduce Python programming with a focus on developing and deploying APIs for vending machines, covering fundamental concepts, control flow, data structures, and best practices in RESTful API design.

Ch4: Cloud Management

(6-8 hours)

Explores cloud computing concepts and the benefits of using cloud services for IoT applications, focusing on database setup, data management, security, and troubleshooting using platforms like Firebase and AWS.

Ch5: Chatbot Building

(6-8 hours)

Design and implement a GenAI chatbot system for student administration and content generation, exploring deployment, ethical considerations, and optimization for school-specific use cases, including smart vending machine applications.

Certified by

✅ STEM Mark Certification

This Smart Vending Machine course has been certified by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries for meeting the relevant STEM Mark requirements.

✅ Education Bureau Funding Eligibility

This course meets the funding requirements of the "Life-wide Learning Grant" (全方位學習津貼) and the "IT Innovation Lab in Schools" (IT創新實驗室計劃) programs under the Education Bureau.

Why Choose This Course?

It’s not just a school project – it’s a functioning tech product.

Cross-Curricular Integration

More than just STEM. Students develop skills in design, entrepreneurship, and communication.

Student Ownership

From assembly to operations. Students take full responsibility, fostering leadership and accountability.

School-Wide Recognition

Visible achievements. Everyone sees and appreciates what students create, boosting confidence and motivation.

Activity-First Learning

Build before you theorize. Hands-on experience comes first, making learning more intuitive and engaging.

Real-World Impact

Students create something useful. Their work isn’t just for grades—it becomes part of their daily school life.

Post-Course: Add-ons

add ons

Customisation

Tailored features for your school’s needs

Need a specific application or function beyond the course? We offer customised software development to suit your post-course goals, charged on a case-by-case basis.

Funding

Free help with government funding applications

We assist schools in drafting proposals for the IT Innovation Lab and other local funding schemes — completely free of charge.

Media

Tell your innovation story to a wider audience

We offer professional videography, copywriting, and media publishing services (e.g. HK01, SingTao, Yahoo HK) to help your school showcase its achievements.