From interactive self-driving car and robotic arm to biomedical kit that introduces students to AI applications in neuroscience, the plug-and-play teaching tools enable teachers to integrate AI into lessons across science, ethics, language and arts 

Dubai, Aug 29, 2025: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept in the UAE’s education sector; it is now embedded in the curriculum. As classrooms across the country begin integrating AI tools, the transformation is not just technical but deeply human since empowering educators is at the heart of this transition. 

Teachers are no longer mere transmitters of knowledge. In AI-driven classrooms, they become mentors and facilitators, guiding students through the evolving landscape of technology, ethics and innovation. To do so effectively, they must be equipped with the requisite skills to navigate various positive and negative scenarios thoughtfully and instil the same critical understanding in their students. 

Leading this transformation is ATLAB, the educational division of the Centena Group. A key force in K-12, higher education and vocational training in the region, ATLAB specialises in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education, offering hands-on, interdisciplinary learning through AI, Robotics, coding and virtual reality (VR). 

A major priority of this division is to make AI both accessible and impactful for educators and students. ATLAB offers a wide spectrum of tools for teachers to choose from, such as Zumi, which introduces young learners to basic AI concepts through an interactive self-driving car; Dobot, a robotic arm that teaches automation and engineering; Pi-Top, a modular platform for coding and AI projects; and Neuromaker, a biomedical kit that introduces students to AI applications in neuroscience. These plug-and-play teaching tools do not require a deep technical background, enabling teachers to integrate AI into lessons across science, ethics, language and arts, while nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity in classrooms of the future. 

Quanser QCar 2, an advanced autonomous vehicle platform, is the latest solution from ATLAB that enables students to explore real-world AI applications in self-driving, computer vision and deep learning, bridging theory with practice in both K-12 and higher education settings. 

ATLAB complements these solutions with workshops, demo sessions and certification programmes that equip educators with confidence to leverage AI effectively, supporting them at every level and shaping classrooms that nurture a generation of innovators ready for the future challenges.