Play with an Ozobot and Become a Coding Pro

Learning how to code seems like a daunting task, but with the dome-shaped Ozobot it just feels like playing games. This little USB-charged robot can be programed to do virtually anything the user wants, from playing interactive games to racing other Ozobots on a custom made course. It can even learn choreography and get its groove on. Following a color-coded path, the Ozobot can change speed, direction, and action depending on whatever the user wishes. For kids curious about programing, or the robotic obsessed, this makes a great birthday gift for a whole group of friends.

The simple color-coded system is easy to learn by both the user and Ozobot itself. This toy teaches the user all about the valuable language of code and specific robotic behaviors. In these multi-dimensional environments, the users will learn deductive reasoning skills that can be applied to real-life situations. Program the Ozobot with random logic algorithms to make independent decisions, or give it optical communication to intelligently play games. There are so many ways to customize the Ozobot to create a unique robot.

Each of the four available lessons are structured by a team of PhDs around the Core/STEM/STREAM curriculums, a programing system recognized in today’s science and engineering fields. Best of all, the Ozobot doesn’t require expensive mapping materials to have a blast. Get started with a few sheets of blank paper and 6mm chisel-tipped colored pens, as well as some Ozobot toting friends, and start creating code. Or print out ready-made activities under the Gamezone section like brain teasers and mazes to get started immediately. To dig deeper into the world of Ozobot with more involved programing, use the free downloadable apps on either an iOS or Android device with a minimum screen size of nine inches.

Suggested to calibrate before each use and when changing surfaces, the Ozobot can last about 60 minutes with a full charge on paper, and double that time on a digital device. It takes about 35 minutes to fully charge and relies on its optical sensors to explore its environment. Each Ozobot recognizes both the simpler static codes, as well as the more advanced flash codes, and can store up to 500 flash code commands to memory. Visit the site’s Learn Zone to find puzzles, games, and DIY map-making lessons to explore this robot’s many capabilities. It’s the best rainy day gadget for a whole family to enjoy.

To stock your shelves with the Ozobot, go to www.ozobot.com