Modulok

Modulok is a modular block platform used to describe a family of snap-together building blocks designed for rapid prototyping in education, robotics, and lightweight construction. The system emphasizes reusability, simple assembly, and expandability, enabling users to create mechanical frames, electronic enclosures, and sensor networks without specialized tools.

Blocks are designed with a uniform grid and interlocking edges. They may include features such as studs or dovetails and, in advanced variants, integrated electrical interfaces, sensors, or microcontrollers. The blocks are typically made from lightweight plastics, though metal or composite variants exist for higher strength. Size and interface standards vary by vendor, and there is no single universal specification.

Ecosystem and interoperability: Some modulok implementations offer plug-and-play compatibility through standardized mounting points and bus interfaces; others use proprietary connectors. Users often mix modules within a vendor's ecosystem, or combine cross-compatible components if they share the same pitch and interfaces.

Applications and use cases: Modulok is used in classroom education, maker spaces, and hobbyist robotics. Advantages include easy assembly, low cost, and rapid iteration; limitations may include lower mechanical strength or restricted power handling compared with purpose-built systems.

History: The modulok concept emerged in open hardware and maker communities during the 2010s and has since been adopted by several educational programs and vendors. With no single governing standard, modulok refers to different but related block-based systems.