Airblock

Airblock

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Airblock

A transformable, flying robot, made especially for children.

 

Official website:

https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/airblock

 

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General decription:

Airblock is made up of 1 core master module, and 6 power modules. Connect them magnetically to quickly build an aircraft, a hovercraft or a variety of other DIY configurations. All Airblock modules have an innovative magnetic design. Assemble with a single touch and you’re ready to fly.

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Via the MakeBlock coding app, children can control their robot with instructions they program themselves. They will be learning to program and create at the same time, through play.

Yes, makex robotics competitions http://www.makex.io/en

$99 per item

Info for teachers:

Guiding creativity

There are numerous examples of construction and play on the Makeblock App. They are all specially designed to guide children as they begin the creative process, practice different skills, master them, and start creating independently.

Programming Guide

Detailed software instructions allow children to easily get to grips with programming and exercise their logical thinking. Using the systematic methods they can attempt to solve everyday problems with programming.

 

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Whilst they play, children can learn block-based programming, the principles of aerodynamics, exercise logic and use their critical thinking skills.

Scratch based block programming.

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Calliope

Calliope

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Calliope

Fischertechnik Calliope teaches pupils, from Year 3 and older, about the basic principles of programming, in an easy-to-understand format. The set includes fischertechnik pieces, with which three stationary models can be built.

 

Official website:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/544626-calliope

 

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General decription:

Software Open Roberta

€59.99 per set

CAUTION: absolutely necessary for operation is Calliope-Board and Software Open Roberta

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Info for teachers:

Primary level, Age 3+

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/teaching/level-of-education

STEM education

Software Open Roberta

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Cue Robot

Cue Robot

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Cue Robot

The award-winning Cue robot is designed for kids who have an interest in coding. Cue will help them transition from block-based code to state-machine and text-based programming.

 

Official website:

https://www.makewonder.com/robots/cue/

 

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$199 per item

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Info for teachers:

11 years +

Library of in-app demos, tutorial, and challenges, Cue supports kids’ self-guided exploration of programming languages, robotic capabilities, and personally meaningful projects. English.

STEAM education

  • Java skript
  • Blocked-Based
  • Wonder
  • Avatars

Built on Microsoft’s MakeCode platform, the Cue app gives kids the autonomy to choose from one of four personalities, plus explore multiple programming languages.

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Edbot

Edbot

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Edbot

A transformable, flying robot, made especially for children.

 

Official website:

http://ed.bot/edbot

 

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General decription:

This robot seems really fun to program and watch performing. A big plus that Edbot is compatible with block coding using Scratch.

Robot for sale at company online webshop for 799£ +VAT & Shipping.

Software is not open sourced but is included when buying the robot and all future software updates are then also free.

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Info for teachers:

Age 7+.
Beginners, intermediate, advanced level.

Video tutorials in English on Vimeo.

On Edbots homepage there are quite a lot of downloadable tutorials and lessons made as PowerPoint presentations in English. Lessons show how to block code Edbot using Scratch.

Math, science, motion physics

  • Block coding using Scratch
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • C/C++

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Edison V2.0

Edison V2.0

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Edison V2.0

Edison is a STEM robot that comes ready to go but is also a build kit because Edison is compatible with Lego bricks which makes it possible to customize and build your own robot designs

 

Official website:

https://meetedison.com

 

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General decription:

This robot can also be programmed using barcodes (with Python) which is suitable for more experienced coders.

Microbricand the company behind this robot has made robots for use in schools since 2004.

 

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  • One robot (EdPack 1) 49.00 $
  • Two robots (STEM starter pack) 114,00 $
  • 10 pack  (EdPack10) 369,00 $.

The company is based in Australia but they ship worldwide and there are resellers in Europe like RoboShop https://www.robotshop.com/eu
Software is free of charge and teaching materials (lessons and worksheets) are open sourced and licensed under Creative Commons.

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Info for teachers:

  • Age 6+
  • Beginners, intermediate, advanced level

The Edison developers have on their homepage available for download lessons and other teaching material for programming the robot. Language support for their materials are in English, Swedish, Polish, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, French, Estonian, Czech and many more.

Edison has great language support mainly because they have a community of users devoted to translating and producing lessons for Edison.

Math, science, motion physics, design.

Edison is a STEM robot that comes ready to go but is also a build kit because Edison is compatible with Lego bricks which makes it possible to customize and build your own robot designs. With the Edison kit as the base and then extend it with lego almost as far as your imagination takes you.

  • Block coding using Edison’s own apps EdScratch and EdBlocks which are very similar to the standard version of  Scratch.
  • Text coding using EdPy witch is coding in Python

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Poppy Ergo Jr

Poppy Ergo Jr

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Poppy Ergo Jr

Poppy Ergo Jr is a low cost arm designed for education, easy to build and modify.

 

Official website:

https://www.poppy-project.org/en/robots/poppy-ergo-jr

 

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It is a robotic arm, consisting of 6 motors allowing life-like movements and 3D printed elements. The use of rivets makes the assembly, modification and reassembly easy. Ergo Jr comes with three tools for different interactions with its environment: a lampshade, a gripper and a pen holder. 

The robot is controlled with a Raspberry Pi board, and a camera helps it interact with the world. 

Everything in the robot is let transparent and accessible to promote an educative approach and interactive technology.

The Poppy project is a community-centered robotic project. It targets the needs of a multidisciplinary community where researchers, teachers, artists, and robotic enthusiasts can share their work and ideas.

 

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Starting from 50 EUR. Full set costs 319 EUR

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Info for teachers:

Not specified exactly. Rather for older students, at age 14+

Dedicated platform for educational use of Poppy (in French) https://www.poppy-education.org/

Manual of the Poppy Project covers everything from the short overview of what is possible within the project to the details on how you can build a Poppy robot or reproduce one of the pedagogical activity https://docs.poppy-project.org/en/ 

It comes with a set of pedagogical activities, developed with high-school teachers, ranging from the discovery of the robot and how to control it to more complex and integrated project. These activities are accessible for free on the project’s forums.

 

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An ideal medium to learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Snap! – Python – C ++ – Java – Matlab – Ruby  – JavaScript

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iPal

iPal

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iPal

A playful humanoid that serves as a social companion, educator and a safety monitor for children, but also elder adults.

 

Official website:

https://www.ipalrobot.com/

 

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General decription:

Twitter and Instagram: use #avatarmind or #iPal for pictures and videos of the humanoid robot.

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  • $2499 for the standard version of iPal.
  • $4999 for customized business versions.

Useful user manual: https://www.ipalrobot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/iPal-User-Manual.pdf

Materials in PL:

https://biznes.radiozet.pl/News/iPal-robot-towarzysz-dla-samotnych-dzieci-w-Chinach 

Info for teachers:

From age 4 (kindergarten) up to age 12 within education. (iPal can also be used in elderly care.)

No additional teaching materials, everything is provided by the apps that are downloadable for Android tablets and smart phones. There is also desktop computer software for eg. monitoring the child’s progress.

As for now, the iPal humanoid robot only supports English and Chinese language setup. That goes for the app menus and voice functions.

Languages, PE, music.
STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

Block-coding using the app iPal Programmer.
Simple commands as navigation, facial expressions and speaking through the AvatarMind app.

iPal only runs through Android apps.

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Jimu Robot

Jimu Robot

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Jimu Robot

STEM learning with Jimu Robots enables kids to learn coding from a young age. In a few years everyone will be expected to have programming skills. Jimu Robot Kits will enable the child to learn and retain basic coding skills for their future academic and real world applications.

 

Official website:

https://ubtrobot.com/collections/jimu-robots

 

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General decription:

$ 129.95 Individual set

Mobile apps on Google play and Appstore

Offers also attractive kits for girls: https://ubtrobot.com/products/mythical-series-unicornbot-kit

 

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Info for teachers:

Teaching materials online ar not available. Tutorial materials for robots are included to the robotic kits.

S.T.E.M.

Jimu App – Blockly coding

Primary school, Age 8+

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Kamibot

Kamibot

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Kamibot

A robot that teaches your kids to code, but also lets them express their creativity.

 

Official website:

http://www.kamibot.com/default.php

 

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 $50-100 per item

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Kamibot is a programmable papercraft robot for kids. They can endlessly customize it with their own code and colorful skins.

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  • IR sensor which allows it to follow a black line
  • Ultrasound sensor which allows Kamibot to detect obstacles.

You can read about it here: https://newatlas.com/kamibot-teaches-coding/41904/

 

Info for teachers:

Age 8 to 17.

  • Papercrafts to engage creativity
  • Teachers manual in English (for Pc and tablet)

STEAM

Open-source programming interface for example block programming.

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Lego Mindstorms EV3

Lego Mindstorms EV3

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Lego Mindstorms EV3

LEGO®MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 is a hands-on, cross-curricular STEM solution that engages students by providing the resources to design, build and program their creations while helping them develop essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

 

Official website:

https://education.lego.com/en-us/middle-school/intro

 

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Software available at https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads

The most famous one: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/

$411.95 for KIT (2/3 students)

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Primary school – Secondary school, Age 10+

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  • Science – Technology – Engineering – Math – Maker – Coding
  • 18 languages: Europeans – Asians – America

LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

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Lego WeDo

Lego WeDo

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Lego WeDo

LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 brings to life 280 building elements that motivate students to collaborate, build, problem-solve, and explore, all while deepening their STEAM learning and developing 21st-century skills.

 

Official website:

https://education.lego.com/en-us/elementary/intro

 

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https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads/wedo-2/software

The most famous one: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/

$197.95 for Kit 3 children

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Primary school, Age 7+

 

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Introducing computational thinking and engineering principles in a fun and engaging way.

STEM and coding

WeDo 2.0 App – PC software

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mBot

mBot

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mBot

mBot is a STEAM education robot for beginners, that makes teaching and learning robot programming simple and fun.

 

Official website:

https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/mbot

 

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With just a screwdriver, the step by step instructions, and a study schedule, children can build a robot from scratch and experience the joys of hands-on creation.

mBot has 4 expansion ports and can connect to more than 100 kinds of electronic modules. Children can use a variety of add-on packs and more than 500 parts on the Maker’s Platform to build a variety of imaginative shapes. During construction, they will learn about the principles of electronics and mechanics and lay the foundations for understanding robots. mBot is also compatible with LEGO bricks meaning gameplay can continue to grow over time.

 

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The Makeblock App is a piece of powerful operating software. It enables children to control their mBot at the touch of a button, or combine the preset control settings any way they choose. mBot is even simple enough for children who have not yet learnt to read.

Yes, makex robotics competitions http://www.makex.io/en

$69,99 –  $99,00

Info for teachers:

From primary school, Age 9+

On the official Makeblock Education site http://education.makeblock.com/ there are mBot case studies alongside examples of related teaching guides. Meanwhile mBot’s potential continues to grow as teachers from all over the world compile new teaching materials, which are now available in 10 languages including Chinese, English, French and German. Whether you’re a student, parent or educator, you are sure to find your ideal teaching resources on the Makeblock platform, so that you can learn and teach programming more easily.

 

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Mbot lessons:

Robotics, electronics, block-based programming, design, STEM, English language

Whilst they play, children learn about a variety of robotic machinery and electronic parts, get to grips with the fundamentals of block-based programming, and develop their logical thinking and design skills.

Block-based programming with Makeblock software.

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mBot Ranger

mBot Ranger

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mBot Ranger

mBot Ranger is an advanced version of mBot, that comes with 3 preset forms, for three times the fun! From construction and operation through to programming, Ranger allows children to receive STEAM education in a simple and fun way. Ranger also gets children started on robot programming, advancing with them as they grow and develop their problem solving abilities.

 

Official website:

https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/mbot-ranger

 

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General decription:

With just a screwdriver, the step by step instructions, and a study schedule, children can build a robot from scratch and experience the joys of hands-on creation.

mBot has 4 expansion ports, and can connect to more than 100 kinds of electronic modules. Children can use a variety of add-on packs and more than 500 parts on the Maker’s Platform to build a variety of imaginative shapes. During construction, they will learn about the principles of electronics and mechanics and lay the foundations for understanding robots. mBot is also compatible with LEGO bricks meaning gameplay can continue to grow over time.

 

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The Makeblock App is a piece of powerful operating software. It enables children to control their mBot at the touch of a button, or combine the preset control settings any way they choose. mBot is even simple enough for children who have not yet learnt to read.

Yes, makex robotics competitions http://www.makex.io/en

€ 149,99 per item

Info for teachers:

From primary school, Age 8+

On the official Makeblock Education site http://education.makeblock.com/ there are mBot case studies alongside examples of related teaching guides. Meanwhile mBot’s potential continues to grow as teachers from all over the world compile new teaching materials, which are now available in 10 languages including Chinese, English, French and German. Whether you’re a student, parent or educator, you are sure to find your ideal teaching resources on the Makeblock platform, so that you can learn and teach programming more easily.

Mbot lessons:

http://education.makeblock.com/resource/mbot-lessons-mblock/

Robotics, electronics, block-based programming, design, STEM, English language

Whilst they play, children learn about a variety of robotic machinery and electronic parts, get to grips with the fundamentals of block-based programming, and develop their logical thinking and design skills.

Block-based programming with Makeblock software; Python

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MotionBlock

MotionBlock

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MotionBlock

Multi-form programmable robot kit.

 

Official website:

https://store.makeblock.com/products/motionblock

 

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General decription:

Makeblock – a standard app for controlling and programming Makeblock robots.

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$449 per item

MotionBlock’s mechanical and electronic components are designed to perform a wide range of functions. As the modules are simple to combine and easy to work with, you can build one of the ten cool preset forms, or even reimagine your robot. 

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Info for teachers:

Age 14+

Educational Resources for Makeblock Products available at http://education.makeblock.com

Supporting STEAM education

From Scratch to Python

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MU Spacebot

MU Spacebot

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MU SpaceBot

MU SpaceBot is an AI enabled wooden robot building kit.

 

Official website:

http://store.morpx.com/detail.php?id=142

 

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General decription:

MUBot APP, includes MU SpaceBot’s curriculums and projects.

Yes, http://forum.morpx.com/forum.php

$70 per item

Using 54 parts, children will get a fulfilling experience of creating a cute and smart robot of their own, getting familiar with the Maker and DIY culture.Once complete, MU SpaceBot can talk ,follow and even play hide and seek with you using advanced vision AI technology. Children can also design their own Spacebot voice by the recording from the MUBot APP.

Info for teachers:

Age 8+

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Starting from some basic components, such as laser-cut wood pieces and servo motors, the SpaceBot kit lets children create an AI powered robot entirely from scratch. It is during this process that they learn the inter-disciplinary knowledge from mechanics, electronics, programming and artificial intelligence.

Spacebot is programmable via MU–Blocky, a visual programming interface that help children pick up coding skill and see it working on the robot immediately.

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Otto DIY

Otto DIY

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Otto DIY

An interactive robot that anyone can make. Easy to 3D print and assemble, it walks, dances, makes sounds and avoids obstacles.

 

Official website:

https://www.ottodiy.com

 

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General decription:

All Otto DIY are truly Open; files are available for FREE, find the list of electronic parts, 3D printable files, then follow the detailed and easy step by step colorful guides about building and how to start coding, print them to use in STEAM classes, robotic workshops or personal use to simply make and build your own Otto.

Otto robot is not just about electronics and programming, it is also design. Altering Otto’s appearance with cutouts, paper craft and 3D printed accessories develops the child’s creativity as well as other indispensable qualities, such as concentration, perseverance and attention to detail.

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https://wikifactory.com/+OttoDIY/otto-diy

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Otto parts can be downloaded and printed for free. You can also buy a set for 30-40 EUR

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From beginners up.

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All STEM and STEAM related subjects

Scratch based block programming, Python, Java.

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Poppy Humanoid

Poppy Humanoid

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Poppy Humanoid

Poppy Humanoid is an open-source robot (both hardware and software), using 3D printed parts and Dynamixel servomotors, known for their reliability.

 

Official website:

https://www.poppy-project.org/en/robots/poppy-humanoid

 

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6 459 EUR per item

Poppy tools are designed to be modular, easy to use, and easy to integrate – providing a set of building blocks that can be easily assembled and reconfigured.

The Poppy project is a community-centered robotic project. It targets the needs of a multidisciplinary community where researchers, teachers, artists, and robotic enthusiasts can share their work and ideas.

 

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Info for teachers:

Poppy Humanoid has already been adopted by many schools and universities that use it as an exploration and research platform.

Dedicated platform for educational use of Poppy (in French) https://www.poppy-education.org/

Manual of the Poppy Project covers everything from the short overview of what is possible within the project to the details on how you can build a Poppy robot or reproduce one of the pedagogical activity https://docs.poppy-project.org/en/

An ideal medium to learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Programming can be done with Snap (for beginners) and Python.

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Poppy Torso

Poppy Torso

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Poppy Torso

Poppy Torso is a variation of the Poppy Humanoid robot. It is an open-source humanoid robot torso which can be installed easily on tabletops. More affordable than the Poppy Humanoid.

 

Official website:

https://www.poppy-project.org/en/robots/poppy-torso

 

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5300 EUR per item

Poppy tools are designed to be modular, easy to use, and easy to integrate – providing a set of building blocks that can be easily assembled and reconfigured.

The Poppy project is a community-centered robotic project. It targets the needs of a multidisciplinary community where researchers, teachers, artists, and robotic enthusiasts can share their work and ideas.

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Info for teachers:

Manual of the Poppy Project covers everything from the short overview of what is possible within the project to the details on how you can build a Poppy robot or reproduce one of the pedagogical activity https://docs.poppy-project.org/en/

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Dedicated platform for educational use of Poppy (in French) https://www.poppy-education.org/

An ideal medium to learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Poppy Torso can be programmed using web-visual programming tools such as Snap!, a variation of Scratch and Python.

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RoboMaker Pro

RoboMaker Pro

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RoboMaker Pro

This innovative laboratory brings incredible intelligent robots to life and opens up the final frontier of educational robotics!

 

Official website:

https://www.clementoni.com/pt-en/67594-laboratorio-de-robotica/

 

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General decription:

€ 60,00 per item

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Info for teachers:

Age 10+

Official teaching materials are not available online for free.

STEM subjects

Is an advanced robot that can be built in several models and the parts used reminds one of legos. It is programmable by app

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Robotics & Electropneumatics

Robotics & Electropneumatics

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Robotics & Electropneumatics

Ideal educational construction set for constructing and programming true-to-life electropneumatic machines and robots. The topics electropneumatics and vacuum technology are illustrated using exciting compressed air motor, color sorting robot, and flipper models for colored work pieces, as well as ball obstacle course robots. The powerful, yet compact compressor guarantees the model has a reliable supply of compressed air.

 

Official website:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/533019-robotics-electropneumatics

 

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General decription:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/93296-edu-robo-pro-software-education

$2184,00 per set

CAUTION: absolutely necessary for operation is the TXT Controller, the Software ROBO Pro, the Accu Set or Power Set

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Info for teachers:

Secondary level, Study / vocational school

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/service/elearning/teaching

STEM education

Software ROBO Pro

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Robotics Advanced

Robotics Advanced

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Robotics Advanced

Professional and complete learning set on the topic of robotics for advanced schools, universities, vocational schools, colleges, and for continued education or training.

 

Official website:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/533018-robotics-advanced

 

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General decription:

TXT Controller firmware version 4.2.4 or higher

$540 per set

CAUTION: absolutely necessary for operation is Accu Set

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Info for teachers:

Secondary level, Study / vocational school; Age 14+

Innovative fischertechnik learning materials support you in teaching technical concepts in a practical way and introducing them to your secondary school and college students or your apprentices. The included didactic activity booklet with teacher and instructional materials offers display models and tasks to help you quickly prepare lessons, and includes problems with solutions, handouts, and copy templates.Teaching materials are available on the included CD and for free download from the eLearning portal: www.fischertechnik-elearning.com

STEM education

Graphical programming software ROBO Pro

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Robotics in Industry

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Robotics in Industry

This Robotics educational construction set is focused on constructing and programming robotics for true-to-life industrial applications. Four real-life, fully functional industrial robots: A high-bay shelving system, 3-axis robot, and two additional gripper arm robots can be built and programmed.

 

Official website:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/533020-robotics-in-industry

 

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General decription:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/93296-edu-robo-pro-software-education

$270 per set

CAUTION: absolutely necessary for operation is the TXT Controller, the Software ROBO Pro, the Accu Set or Power Set

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Info for teachers:

Secondary level, Study / vocational school

www.fischertechnik-elearning.com (languages: German, Spanish, English)

 

STEM education

Software ROBO Pro

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Robotics Sensor Station IoT

Robotics Sensor Station IoT

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Robotics Sensor Station IoT

A professional introduction to data logging. The stationary sensor station with a moving camera, new environmental sensor and other sensors, enables the measurement of air temperature, humidity, air pressure, air quality, volume and brightness.

 

Official website:

https://www.fischertechnik.de/en/products/teaching/stem-robotics/544625-robotics-sensor-station-iot

 

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General decription:

Software ROBO PRO

Starting from $270

Budle $659 (Includes TXT Controller, ROBO Pro software, and Power Supply)

Additionally required: ROBOTICS TXT Controller, Software ROBO PRO, Accu Set or Power Set

 
 

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Info for teachers:

Secondary level, Study / vocational school; Age 12+

Innovative fischertechnik learning materials support you in teaching technical concepts in a practical way and introducing them to your secondary school and college students or your apprentices. The included didactic activity booklet with teacher and instructional materials offers display models and tasks to help you quickly prepare lessons, and includes problems with solutions, handouts, and copy templates.Teaching materials are available on the included CD and for free download from the eLearning portal: www.fischertechnik-elearning.com

STEM education

ROBO Pro

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SAM LABS

SAM LABS

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SAM LABS

Giving you the tools and support to make the most of your lessons, SAM Labs makes learning interactive and engaging. It seamlessly connects software and hardware with lesson plans that cover a wide variety of subjects, making learning about coding accessible, experimental, interactive and fun.

 

Official website:

https://int.samlabs.com/

 

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General decription:

https://medium.com/sam-labs

€ 449,00 – Course kit classroom size

SAM Labs kits are bursting with wireless electronic blocks that each have a personality of their own. From lights to motors to sliders to buzzers, every Bluetooth-enabled block can connect to the others via the app to do something different. Press a button to turn a light on!  Use a light sensor to activate an alarm! With the app, students can code the behaviours of blocks in any way they can imagine, enabling them to make anything from simple reactions to complex creations in minutes.

Students can use SAM Labs to design, write and debug programs, applying sequencing, selection and iteration. They will use logical reasoning to write algorithms, incorporating variables, inputs and outputs. Using the blocks and app, they will learn to control and simulate physical systems.

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Info for teachers:

https://int.samlabs.com/pages/teaching-materials

SAM Labs projects give you inspiration and step-by-step instructions to bring creative ideas to life in your classroom, making coding fun and exciting for your students. Supported with videos, the projects are a great starting point to help students come up with their own ideas. Students will be having so much fun, they won’t notice that they’re learning about how to design algorithms and programs to control and simulate physical systems!

SAM Labs helps both teachers and students discover coding in an accessible, fun and interactive way. The lesson plans and guides created for teachers, by teachers, make integrating SAM Labs into your classroom quick and easy. SAM Labs is aligned with international education standards to ensure projects and lesson plans can be used across the curriculum to benefit all teachers and all students.

 

S.T.E.A.M., Programming

Block based:

    1. SAM Space 
    2. SAM Blockly

Primary school. Age 8+

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Skribots

Skribots

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Skribots

Skribots are customizable 3D-printed robots that anyone can design, print
and program.

 

Official website:

https://skriware.com/robots/skribots

 

Other online channels:

General decription:

Working with tablet or smartphone compatible with the wide range of iOS and Android devices, Skriware’s mobile application allows you to control Skribot remotely and program it using an approachable, graphical interface.

Skribots Creator will let you design, customize and prototype your own Skribot and print it on 3D printer. A smart tool linking design with engineering and electronics in an engaging form.

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163 EUR per item

Skribots are modular which means you can build, modify and upgrade them however you want. And the best part is, with Skriware 3D printer you never run out of new elements.

 

Materials in Polish:

Info for teachers:

Skribot Assembly Manual: https://skriware.com/static/downloads/guides/Skribot_set_manual.pdf

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STEAM–based interdisciplinary approach

With Skriware’s mobile app.

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Sparki

Sparki

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Sparki

Sparki makes programming simple to learn with its block-based programming software. Drag and drop colorful blocks to create simple programs that have Sparki beeping and moving in no time. ‘Real’ code generates side-by-side, so you can easily make the transition.

 

Official website:

http://arcbotics.com/products/sparki/

 

Other online channels:

General decription:

https://discourse.arcbotics.com

 $ 149.00 per item

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Info for teachers:

100+ Free lessons. All the educator-written lessons are free, available to view before you buy and licensed in an educator-focused and remix-friendly Creative Commons license. Copy, print and email everything.  No subscriptions to sign up for, extra books to buy, accounts to sign up for, or apps to pay for.

Science – Technology – Engineering – Mathematics, English language

Block-Based or C/C++

Primary school – Secondary school – High school, University; Age 8+

Learn C/C++ Code in Highschool. Learn to code with a “real” programming language. Sparki makes it easy with tons of samples code and lessons, using fun activities like drawing, music-making, maze-finding and simulated household chores.

University and up Arduino and More. Sparki has a suite of advanced sensors, precision motors, and uses Arduino, widely accepted in industry as the prototyping platform. 16 expansion ports make sure that what few things Sparki doesn’t do already, you can easily add.

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TETRIX Prime

TETRIX Prime

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TETRIX Prime

The Intuitive Quick Rivet Building System. Everything you need for students to start building remote-controlled and autonomous robots with the TETRIX® PRIME system.

 

Official website:

https://www.pitsco.com/IT/Shop/TETRIX-Robotics/TETRIX-PRIME

 

Other online channels:

General decription:

 $ 623.75 per item

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Info for teachers:

Science – Technology – Engineering – Mathematics

Learning Focus is on:

  • Engineering problem-solving
  • Robot assembly
  • Computer science
  • Statistics and data

 

Printed setup and builder’s/programmer’s guides which include: Step-by-step instructions for building models intended to familiarise students with all elements in a set, tips and tricks to develop sound building habits and exciting activities that challenge students to build, iterate, and compete with their designs.

Tetrix Ardublockly

Robotic Sets for grades 6 to 12, Age 12+

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Tinkerbots

Tinkerbots

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Tinkerbots

Tinkerbots is a whole world of robotics for kids. Construction kits, coding for kids apps & robots and stem toys that let your Arduino projects come to life. They are completely LEGO compatible.

 

Official website:

https://www.tinkerbots.com/

 

Other online channels:

General decription:

Tinkerbots World app to be downloaded from AppStore or Google Play.

Apps available on: https://www.tinkerbots.com/support/download/

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  • $149.00 for my first robot
  • $229.00 for robotics starter set
  • $279.00 for advanced robotics set
  • $399.00 for mega robotics set

My First Robot Kit includes a Powerbrain – the brain of your robot send all energy and data – a double motor module for extra speed and super quick moves, two brick adapters to combine your Tinkerbots with LEGO® or other building systems and various bricks to give your candy-inventor their special personality. The Powerbrain contains a Lithium Ion battery which fully recharges within an hour for many hours of playtime.

Info for teachers:

Age 6+

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Arduino Specials sets let children as young as six years old experience the wonder of building their own robot and programming it through the app, by recording a motion or even in C coding language through the open source platform Arduino.

Block programming and Arduino language programming.

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