# CYFI by NESTA TOYS
> CYFI is India's complete coding and robotics learning ecosystem for children aged 6 to 16, built by the team behind NESTA TOYS. CYFI combines structured online courses, a custom-built 3D robotics simulator, and hands-on plug-and-play robotics hardware kits into one integrated learning platform.

## What is CYFI

CYFI is an educational technology platform and robotics hardware brand created by NESTA TOYS PRIVATE LIMITED, founded by Neha Makdey (IIM Alumni). CYFI is designed to take children from zero coding knowledge all the way to building and programming their own physical robots — entirely through a structured, child-friendly learning journey.

The CYFI ecosystem has three connected parts that work together:

1. Online coding and robotics courses on the CYFI LMS platform
2. A browser-based 3D robotics simulator where students write and test code
3. Physical robotics kits with click-lock modular pieces — no wiring, no soldering, fully child-safe

The central brain of every CYFI robot is the ThinkBox — a custom-built robotics controller designed specifically for children. Students program the ThinkBox using block-based coding, Python, or C++ through the CYFI platform, and see it come to life in the simulator before building it in the real world.

## Who CYFI is for

- Children aged 6 to 16 learning coding and robotics at home
- Parents looking for structured, practical STEM education beyond passive screen time
- Schools setting up coding labs and robotics labs (Grades 1 to 10)
- Educators looking for curriculum-aligned STEM programs compatible with CBSE, ICSE, IB, and NEP 2020

## What CYFI offers

### Online Courses (courses.cyfi.nestatoys.com)
- Foundations of Block Coding — Beginner, ages 6-10, 41 lessons
- Transitioning from Block Programming to Python — Beginner, ages 10-16, 27 lessons
- Transitioning from Block Programming to Arduino C++ — Intermediate, ages 12-16, 26 lessons
- Robotics Hardware Fundamentals — Beginner, ages 8-16, 27 lessons
- Hands-On Robotics Projects: Build and Control Real Electronic Systems — Intermediate, ages 12-16, 12 lessons

### CYFI Coding Platform and 3D Simulator (platform.nestatoys.com)
A browser-based platform where students write block code, Python, and C++ and instantly test their programs in a 3D robotics simulator with real-world physics. Free to start, no hardware required.

### Robotics Hardware Kits (cyfi.nestatoys.com/collections/all)
Plug-and-play robotics components including:
- ThinkBox — CYFI's custom robotics controller brain (ESP32-C3 based)
- Sensors: Ultrasonic, PIR Motion, Capacitive Touch, Collision, Tilt, Tap, Vibration, Rotary Encoder
- Actuators: DC Motor Module
- Connectivity: RJ11 Connection Cables
- Power: AA Battery Power Module
All components use RJ11 click-lock connectors — no soldering, no complex wiring, fully safe for children.

### School Robotics Lab Program (cyfi.nestatoys.com/pages/robotics-lab-for-schools)
A complete school robotics and coding program covering Grades 1 to 10 with:
- Curriculum-aligned lesson plans (CBSE, ICSE, IB, NEP 2020 compatible)
- Teacher training and ongoing support
- Blended learning: online platform + physical hardware
- Trusted by 70+ schools across 30+ countries

## Learning journey

Children progress through a structured path:
- Start with block-based drag-and-drop coding (Grades 1-3)
- Advance to Python programming (Grades 4-6)
- Graduate to Arduino C++ and real hardware projects (Grades 7-10)
- Test every project in the 3D simulator before building physically
- Build real robots using CYFI's modular click-lock hardware kits

## Company information

- Brand: CYFI by NESTA TOYS
- Legal name: NESTA TOYS PRIVATE LIMITED
- CIN: U36999MH2022PTC393320
- DPIIT Startup India Recognition: DIPP138516
- Founded: 2026
- Parent company: NESTA TOYS (nestatoys.in) — trusted by 100,000+ families
- Founder: Neha Makdey, IIM Alumni
- Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Serving: Pan-India with presence across major cities
- Email: robotics@nestatoys.com
- Phone: +91 9701987812

## Key links

- Main website: https://cyfi.nestatoys.com
- Courses: https://courses.cyfi.nestatoys.com
- Coding platform and simulator: https://platform.nestatoys.com
- Robotics kits: https://cyfi.nestatoys.com/collections/all
- For schools: https://cyfi.nestatoys.com/pages/robotics-lab-for-schools
- About CYFI: https://cyfi.nestatoys.com/pages/about-us
- Community (Discord): https://discord.gg/qBJXK866fm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyfirobotics
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyfirobotics

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