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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Build and program robots with this compete robotics engineering system. Using sensors, motors, a core controller, and hundreds of snap-together building pieces, you can follow the instructions to assemble 12 different robots. The versatile parts also allow you to make robots according to your own designs. This fun robotics curriculum starts out with instructions for building simple robots, teaching you how the sensors can be used to control the robots. Build an ultrasound robot that can avoid obstacles, a line Tracker robot, a touch sensor robot, and a doodling robot. Move on to more complex robots that have multiple functions, such as a ball-manipulating robot, a crawling robot, and a grabbing robot. Finally build some functional, helpful robotics including an automated door-opening robot and a protected robotic safe to store your valuables. After you have mastered all of the robotic models in the instructions, You will have the tools and knowledge you need to go on and build and program your own amazing robotic creations. The robots can be controlled directly in real-time and programmed to perform series of commands using an easy-to-use, free downloadable app on tablets and smartphones. The app wirelessly connects to the core controller using a Bluetooth low energy connection. You can create more complex programs using the open source visual block programming editor \\\"Google blocks\\\" On a PC with a USB connection to the core controller. The app requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android. A 96-page, full-color manual Features step-by-step illustrated building instructions and instructions for how to program and operate the models. Using the core controller, The ultrasonic sensor is able to detect an object and measure its proximity. Core controller your robot's brain! The core controller Features a Bluetooth connection to tablets and smartphones and a USB connection to a PC. You can download programs from your devices to the core controller. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts and the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games and magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eT\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eRobotics Workshop\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eIntro to Robot Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild and program robots with this complete robotics engineering system. Using sensors, motors, a core controller, and hundreds of snap-together building pieces, you can follow the instructions to assemble ten different robots. The versatile parts also allow you to make robots according to your own designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe robots can be controlled directly in realtime and programmed to perform series of commands using an easy-to-use, free downloadable app on iOS or Android tablets and Windows PCs. A 64-page, full-color manual features step-by-step illustrated building instructions explaining how to program and operate all of the robot models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Robotic Components\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with all the building pieces you\u0026#039;ll need to create your robots and to get them to work. An ultrasound sensor acts as your robot\u0026#039;s eyes, allowing it to gauge distance and avoid obstacles in its path. A light sensor helps the robot detect light intensity, while a touch sensor acts as your robot\u0026#039;s fingers, allowing it to \u0026#039;feel\u0026#039; things in front of it! Two separate motors connect to axles and motor shafts to turn gears and wheels, activating your robot with precise movements. The CB1 Core Controller is your robot\u0026#039;s brain, ears, and voice: it wirelessly connects to the app on your tablet (sold separately). It provides power to the motors and transmits inputs from the sensors to the program being run on the robot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Models\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobotics Workshop comes with all the parts to build 10 different robots: an ultrasonic turtle robot, touch sensor robot, drawing robot, claw-arm robot, ball-shooting robot, light-tracking robot, ultrasonic walking robot, butler robot, scorpion robot, and even a robotic arm! After you\u0026#039;ve built a model, you can use the free downloadable app to program your creation to walk and move using a tablet or Windows PC (sold separately)!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Manual\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 64-page, full-color manual provides more than just instructions for assembling the 10 models in the kit. Kids will also learn about the science behind ultrasound; how certain animals use echolocation to hunt and find their way in the dark; how the human eye contains special mini-sensors, called sensory cells, which allows us to detect light; and much more. The manual also provides an easy-to-follow overview of the CB1 Blockly App, with instructions and guidelines for modifying the existing demo programs to help you figure out how you can move forward to write your own programs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe App\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCB1 Blockly, the app for Robotics Workshop, is a visual programming tool built using the open-source Google Blockly library. The app uses visual blocks of code that can be easily inserted, moved around, configured, and deleted. The goal is to make it easy to write programs to command the robots you build with this kit, so that you can get them to do what you want them to do! The app is easy-to-use and free to download on iOS or Android tablets and Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWriting Programs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids get an introduction to programming with this kit. They can write their own programs in the app, or use one of the pre-loaded demo programs to get their models up and running. The demo programs give kids a helpful look at how the Google Blockly language works so that they can go on to build and program their own robotic creations!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\\\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/c3b21ee1-13b0-42d7-a960-02f2d4174ebd.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/a38a5cea-5f2e-41be-9048-d35249498dce.__CR0,0,315,145_PT0_SX315_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos, our goal is to provide fun, wholesome, educational experiences for kids and families of all shapes and sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 200 years, our global family of companies has been refining the process of developing creative and innovative ways to inspire children—and adults!—to discover their world, ask questions, and try things for themselves, all with the goal of transforming that curiosity into knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow did we get our start?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 when a Rhode Island science museum director and her son partnered with a 200-year-old German publishing house to fulfill the great need for science education materials that were more stimulating, effective, relevant—and of course, fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow do we support our products?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur full-time team of in-house product experts is professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. End users should not hesitate to reach out to speak to an actual person should they need help with an experiment, missing part, or anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSTEM Toys for All Ages\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Ooze Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Tasty Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Essential STEM Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Kids First line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our I Dig It! line\u003c\/h5\u003e\",\"59417791823953\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn intuitive, state-of-the-art building and robotics kit for serious engineers and makers, this detailed curriculum is ideal for all types of learning environments--at home or in traditional classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn to program and code as you build unique robots from durable and reusable plastic building pieces and with a variety of sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncorporates micro:bit, an award-winning tiny computer and an ideal first microcontroller for kids interested in learning about various coding languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProgram your robots using the open-source platform MakeCode, available on any device and as a web app on Chromebook, allowing for high accessibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides a thorough opportunity for kids to explore real-life tech firsthand and introduces them to the most relevant coding languages in the indusry: Python and JavaScript.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This toy is only intended for use by children over the age of 8 years, due to accessible electronic components. Instructions for parents or caregivers are included and shall be followed. Keep packaging and instructions as they contain important information. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 32-page manual and online resources with step-by-step instructions for building and programming robots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e An intuitive, state-of-the-art building and robotics kit for serious engineers and makers! Packed with hundreds of durable, reusable components, and designed for both home and school use, this comprehensive and engaging curriculum gives young learners the tools to explore the field of robotic engineering like never before. The kit begins with instructions to build 14 simple motorized robots with sensors that can control the robots. With over one hundred snap-together, versatile building pieces, kids can also construct new robots of their own design! Once you’ve built your robots, you’ll add code to program them and bring them to life. Robotics Workshop utilizes the award-winning micro:bit, a tiny computer that kids can program using the free web or app-based platform MakeCode. Through MakeCode, kids can begin their coding journey with easy-to-understand visual block-based coding, and then stretch themselves to learn the most relevant coding languages of the tech industry: Python and JavaScript. A 32-page full-color manual and tons of online resources feature step-by-step illustrated building instructions and explanations for how to program and operate the robot models. Also needed: a tablet running iOS or Android and\/or a PC with Internet access. MakeCode is free and web-based, so there are no PC system requirements. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Manufacturer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. 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The versatile parts also allow you to make robots according to your own designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe robots can be controlled directly in realtime and programmed to perform series of commands using an easy-to-use, free downloadable app on iOS or Android tablets and Windows PCs. A 64-page, full-color manual features step-by-step illustrated building instructions explaining how to program and operate all of the robot models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Robotic Components\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with all the building pieces you\u0026#039;ll need to create your robots and to get them to work. An ultrasound sensor acts as your robot\u0026#039;s eyes, allowing it to gauge distance and avoid obstacles in its path. A light sensor helps the robot detect light intensity, while a touch sensor acts as your robot\u0026#039;s fingers, allowing it to \u0026#039;feel\u0026#039; things in front of it! Two separate motors connect to axles and motor shafts to turn gears and wheels, activating your robot with precise movements. The CB1 Core Controller is your robot\u0026#039;s brain, ears, and voice: it wirelessly connects to the app on your tablet (sold separately). It provides power to the motors and transmits inputs from the sensors to the program being run on the robot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Models\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobotics Workshop comes with all the parts to build 10 different robots: an ultrasonic turtle robot, touch sensor robot, drawing robot, claw-arm robot, ball-shooting robot, light-tracking robot, ultrasonic walking robot, butler robot, scorpion robot, and even a robotic arm! After you\u0026#039;ve built a model, you can use the free downloadable app to program your creation to walk and move using a tablet or Windows PC (sold separately)!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe Manual\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 64-page, full-color manual provides more than just instructions for assembling the 10 models in the kit. Kids will also learn about the science behind ultrasound; how certain animals use echolocation to hunt and find their way in the dark; how the human eye contains special mini-sensors, called sensory cells, which allows us to detect light; and much more. The manual also provides an easy-to-follow overview of the CB1 Blockly App, with instructions and guidelines for modifying the existing demo programs to help you figure out how you can move forward to write your own programs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eThe App\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCB1 Blockly, the app for Robotics Workshop, is a visual programming tool built using the open-source Google Blockly library. The app uses visual blocks of code that can be easily inserted, moved around, configured, and deleted. The goal is to make it easy to write programs to command the robots you build with this kit, so that you can get them to do what you want them to do! The app is easy-to-use and free to download on iOS or Android tablets and Windows PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWriting Programs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids get an introduction to programming with this kit. They can write their own programs in the app, or use one of the pre-loaded demo programs to get their models up and running. The demo programs give kids a helpful look at how the Google Blockly language works so that they can go on to build and program their own robotic creations!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. 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