Blue Bot

Blue-Bot® Bluetooth Programmable Floor Robot

A programmable floor robot designed to introduce control and programming in an engaging way.

Overview

With Bluetooth functionality, this robot offers control via tablets or PCs, enhancing interactive learning.

This programmable floor robot introduces children to the world of coding and robotics in an interactive and engaging manner. With the capability to communicate with other Blue-Bots and Bee-Bots, it fosters teamwork and develops communication skills. Its transparent design allows children to peek inside, sparking curiosity about how technology works.

The robot's Bluetooth connectivity enables seamless interaction with tablets, enriching the programming experience without compromising security, as the companion app does not collect personal data. Its rechargeable feature highlights an eco-friendly approach, reducing the reliance on disposable batteries.

The robot serves as a practical tool for teaching programming, debugging, and algorithm understanding and has a memory of up to 200 steps. It encourages the development of critical computational thinking and problem-solving abilities, equipping children for the digital age.

We know how much you rely on our connected apps, so we want to assure you that TTS will continue to fully support and update the app for 3 years following a product’s discontinuation date, ensuring you can continue using your device without interruption.

Supports the National Curriculum

Computing, Key Stage 1
Create and debug simple programs.

Computing, Key Stage 1
Understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions.

Computing, Key Stage 2
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems and solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.

Blue-Bot is:
Compatible with iOS, Android, Chromebook, Windows and Mac OS
Rechargeable, no batteries required

It is designed to be used on flat surfaces (preferably a floor), ideally suited for indoor environments. On a suitably dry day, however, you can also enjoy using it outdoors on a smooth surface. Just remember to bring it back inside afterwards!

Blue-Bot has a set of coloured buttons on the top of its case: four orange buttons, two blue buttons and one green button. Each button has a symbol showing the function of each button. The orange buttons are the direction buttons and, when pressed, instruct Blue-Bot to move either forwards 15cm, backwards 15cm, or turn left or right 90 degrees. The green button is the ‘Go’ button and, when pressed, makes Blue-Bot carry out the instructions in the order that they have been inputted.
For example, if the user pressed the ‘forward arrow’ button that then the ‘right turn’ button, followed by the ‘backward arrow’ button, Blue-Bot will move forward 15cm, then turn 90 degrees right and then move backwards 15cm. The Blue-Bot will make a sound and flash its eyes once all commands have been completed.
The two blue buttons enable the user to either pause the sequence for one second or delete all the steps so a new sequence can be programmed.

For detailed information on operating and using all Blue-Bot’s functions independently of the Tactile Code Reader or App, please refer to our Blue-Bot User Guide.

Got a question about Blue-Bot? See our Blue-Bot FAQ document to find answers to frequently asked questions about Blue-Bot.