Science Education Technology

Inspire Curiosity

Kiwrious makes invisible science visible. USB sensors and open-source software that connect students to real-world phenomena — from air quality to UV radiation.

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Kiwrious sensor kit
Our Tools

A complete science learning platform

Three integrated tools for measuring, exploring, and building with real-world sensor data.

Measure

Real-time sensor data visualisation. Connect a Kiwrious sensor via USB and see live readings — temperature, heart rate, UV, humidity and more.

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Play

Interactive science experiments and guided inquiries. Students explore phenomena, record observations, and share discoveries with classmates.

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Dev

Developer tools, WebUSB APIs, and integration guides. Build your own sensor-powered applications on top of the Kiwrious hardware.

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The Kiwrious Approach

Science as a living process

Kiwrious guides students through a complete cycle of scientific inquiry — from observation to discussion — using real sensor data.

Kiwrious scientific inquiry process: observe, ask, measure, interpret, share, discuss
Observe Ask Measure Interpret Share Discuss
The Sensor Kit

Six sensors. Endless experiments.

Each USB sensor plugs directly into a laptop or Chromebook — no apps, no drivers. Just open a browser and start measuring.

Temperature sensor

Temperature

Measures surface temperature via infrared

Celsius
Conductance sensor

Conductance

Tests electrical conductivity of objects

Siemens
Heart rate sensor

Heart Rate

Non-invasive pulse measurement

BPM
Air quality sensor

Air Quality

Detects volatile organic compounds

PPB
Humidity sensor

Humidity

Relative humidity and air temperature

%RH / °C
UV and light sensor

UV & Light

Ambient light and ultraviolet radiation

Lux / UV Index

See the sensors in action

All sensor kits are available at the Augmented Human Lab, NUS. We can arrange a hands-on demo or bring Kiwrious to your classroom.

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Kiwrious sensors in classroom
Our Story
Auckland, NZ Singapore

From New Zealand to Singapore

Kiwrious started as a research project at the University of Auckland, funded by NZ's Curious Minds initiative. After validating with schools across New Zealand and winning the Velocity Innovation award, the technology and IP now lives within the Augmented Human Lab at the National University of Singapore.

Research & prototyping

Founded at Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Curious Minds grant. First sensor prototypes tested in NZ schools.

Kiwrious Ltd incorporated

Registered as a not-for-profit in New Zealand. Deployed across 7+ schools in Auckland. Won Velocity $100K Challenge.

Augmented Human Lab, NUS

IP and technology now based in Singapore. New focus on Southeast Asia. Continued R&D with expanded sensor and software capabilities.

The People Behind Kiwrious

Our collaborators

Kiwrious was built by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, designers, and educators across the Augmented Human Lab.

Suranga Nanayakkara

Suranga Nanayakkara

Founder & Project Lead

 Dawn Garbett

Dawn Garbett

Education Leader

 Sonia Dupuch

Sonia Dupuch

Business Development

 Alaeddin Nassani

Alaeddin Nassani

Software Engineer

 Sankha Cooray

Sankha Cooray

Software Engineer

 Yvonne Chua

Yvonne Chua

Lead Designer

 Chamod Weerasinghe

Chamod Weerasinghe

Embedded Systems

 Juan Pablo Forero Cortes

Juan Pablo Forero Cortés

Embedded Systems

 Jiashuo Cao

Jiashuo Cao

Software Engineer

 Qin Wu

Qin Wu

Designer

 Fiona Taimana

Fiona Taimana

Marketing

 Hussel Suriyaarachchi

Hussel Suriyaarachchi

Researcher

 Paul Denny

Paul Denny

Researcher

 Michelle Wu

Michelle Wu

Researcher

 Hannah Qiao

Hannah Qiao

Researcher
What We Offer

Engage with Kiwrious

Hands-on Demo

Visit the Augmented Human Lab at NUS to see all six sensors in action. Try the software, ask questions, explore possibilities.

In-Class Sessions

We bring Kiwrious to your school. Evaluate science learning outcomes with real sensor data in your classroom environment.

Partnerships

Collaborate with us on research, curriculum development, or technology integration. We work with educators, researchers, and institutions.

Track Record

Tested and validated

Kiwrious has been used by hundreds of students across New Zealand, with coverage from national media and support from leading institutions.

A very fun experiment, that was easy to use, and provided facts and answers you may not know about UV.
Student — King's School, Auckland
I liked how we could experiment with different materials and collaborate with friends.
Student — Panmure Bridge School, Auckland

Schools who helped us along the way

Baradene College Panmure Bridge School King's School Mangawhai Beach School Epsom Girls Grammar Mt Albert Grammar

Friends & supporters

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute Augmented Human Lab Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Curious Minds
Research & Recognition

Peer-reviewed and award-winning

Kiwrious is backed by published research in top-tier venues and recognised by international design and innovation awards.

Striving for Authentic and Sustained Technology Use in the Classroom

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI) · 2023
Chua, Y., Cooray, S., Cortes, J.P.F., Denny, P., Dupuch, S., Garbett, D.L., Nassani, A., Cao, J., Qiao, H. et al.
DOI PDF

Using Sensor-Based Programming to Improve Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy for Underrepresented Groups

ITiCSE 2023 · ACM
Suriyaarachchi, H., Nassani, A., Denny, P. and Nanayakkara, S.C.
DOI PDF

Kiwrious AR: Exploring AR for Scientific Inquiry and Scaffolded Learning

IEEE ISMAR 2022
Nassani, A. et al.
DOI

Scratch and Sense: Using Real-Time Sensor Data to Motivate Students Learning Scratch

SIGCSE 2022 · ACM
Suriyaarachchi, H., Denny, P. and Nanayakkara, S.C.
DOI PDF

Primary School Students Programming with Real-Time Environmental Sensor Data

ACE 2022 · ACM
Suriyaarachchi, H., Denny, P., Cortés, J.P.F., Weerasinghe, C. and Nanayakkara, S.C.
DOI PDF

Sensor-Based Interactive Worksheets to Support Guided Scientific Inquiry

IDC 2021 · ACM
Cao, J., Chan, S.W.T., Garbett, D.L., Denny, P., Nassani, A., Scholl, P.M. and Nanayakkara, S.C.
DOI PDF Best Short Paper

Let's make science
visible together

Whether you're an educator, researcher, or technology partner — we'd love to hear from you. All sensors are available for demo at NUS.

Visit us

Augmented Human Lab
National University of Singapore

Email

suranga@ahlab.org

On the web

measure · play · dev

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