Embodiments provide for a learning-rooted IoT platform. In example embodiments, a plug-and-play base pad apparatus includes one or more ports, each configured for hosting a pluggable component. The plug-and-play base pad apparatus further includes one or more of an administration chip or a microcontroller configured to control the apparatus and the one or more ports. The plug-and-play base pad apparatus further includes a battery configured to power the apparatus. The plug-and-play base pad apparatus further includes a power management unit configured to monitor the battery and interface with charging mechanisms.