Beebots, Bluebots and Probots
Bee-bots and Blue-bots - programmable robots designed for young children. Those who have used Logo turtles will be familiar with this type of programming.
Bee-bot: A yellow bee-shaped robot. Buttons on the back are used to programme the robot to go forward, back, left right or turn 90 degrees left or right. A good introduction to robots and computational thinking. Have students plan their code on paper or whiteboards before taking their turn with the robot. A free Bee-bot iPad app is available that allows students to practice coding Bee-bot without the robot through a series of challenges.
Blue-bot is similar to the Bee-bot but with more advanced features. It is clear so students can see inside. In addition to 90 degree turns it also does 45 degrees. It also has a repetition function. The Blue-bot is also programmable via an app on an i-pad, Android device or computer. A tactile reader is also available which enable code tiles to be placed in a reader to avoid use of screens.
Pro-bots are a more advanced version of the Bluebot that is programmed via buttons and a screen on the back of the car-shaped robot. In addition to arrow keys there are number keys to input distance and degrees of turn. Pro-bots are also programmable via an app. Pro-bot has a built-in pen holder to enable drawing of shapes etc. and Pro-Bot has several built-in sensors providing a strong grounding in robotics concepts. The front and rear bumpers are touch sensors. Pro-Bot also comes equipped with sound and light sensors. Pro-bot user manual.
Bee-bot: A yellow bee-shaped robot. Buttons on the back are used to programme the robot to go forward, back, left right or turn 90 degrees left or right. A good introduction to robots and computational thinking. Have students plan their code on paper or whiteboards before taking their turn with the robot. A free Bee-bot iPad app is available that allows students to practice coding Bee-bot without the robot through a series of challenges.
Blue-bot is similar to the Bee-bot but with more advanced features. It is clear so students can see inside. In addition to 90 degree turns it also does 45 degrees. It also has a repetition function. The Blue-bot is also programmable via an app on an i-pad, Android device or computer. A tactile reader is also available which enable code tiles to be placed in a reader to avoid use of screens.
Pro-bots are a more advanced version of the Bluebot that is programmed via buttons and a screen on the back of the car-shaped robot. In addition to arrow keys there are number keys to input distance and degrees of turn. Pro-bots are also programmable via an app. Pro-bot has a built-in pen holder to enable drawing of shapes etc. and Pro-Bot has several built-in sensors providing a strong grounding in robotics concepts. The front and rear bumpers are touch sensors. Pro-Bot also comes equipped with sound and light sensors. Pro-bot user manual.
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