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Good first time robot

AImanAIman Posts: 531
edited 2012-08-07 15:38 in General Discussion
I am looking for a good first time robot for a kindergarten age level. Anyone have ideas?

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  • GordonMcCombGordonMcComb Posts: 3,366
    edited 2012-08-05 08:05
    For a programmed robot the Parallax S2 is a good choice. There's no assembly required, it does things out of the box, and it can be programmed (with the help of an adult to set things up) graphically.

    -- Gordon
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,261
    edited 2012-08-06 13:45
    An original blue Scribbler is pretty good too, and it also has a PhiPi GUI. Can often be found on Ebay for $25-$60. Stamp programming is easier than Prop programming, though still well beyond kindergarten level.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2012-08-06 13:53
    My kids loved the original blue Scribbler when they were that age. The built in line following and ambulance modes were real crowd pleasers. I haven't used the new S2 model, but I imagine it's better than old blue.
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2012-08-07 15:21
    The blue Scribbler can be a lot of fun for a young one, if nothing more than watching it wander around on it's own.

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  • ercoerco Posts: 20,261
    edited 2012-08-07 15:38
    Right you are, Amanda. Your reminder just tipped the scales for me. I was debating hacking one of my vintage blue Scribblers to add a RoboVoice chip and a PING sensor, and now you've convinced me that would be a worthwhile hack. Just watching old blue wander around detecting object and asking "who put this here?", and other cutesy quips, is a must-do for me. Once I finish my "other bot" for the magazine.

    Noted and added to my ever-lengthening "to do" list.
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