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Robo Wunderkind is a programmable toy robot from Robo Technologies GmbH, which is headquartered in Vienna ( Austria ).

With the robot kits, children from the age of 5 can learn to program and strengthen their STEM skills. The robot is programmed and controlled with the help of apps using visual programming languages. The first generation of the robot came on the market in 2017.

The project to promote e-learning in early childhood began in 2015 with a campaign on Kickstarter.com and raised USD 246,000. In 2020, the accelerator pilot project of the European Innovation Council (EIC) funded the company with 1.75 million euros.

Products

Robo Wunderkind - first and second generation

The prototype of the robot was designed in 2014 by founders Anna Iarotska, Rustem Akishbekov Yuri Levin.

The main block has an on / off switch and a battery capacity of 2000 mAh . The hub can be both via USB as per Bluetooth with the computer , smartphone or tablet be connected.

The motor has a rotating surface and connecting pins that connect the motor to the other modules . The material is plastic .

The display can be used as an add-on with a resolution of 8 * 8.

The set includes a. an RGB - LED and a microphone . The robot kit also includes an accelerometer , a light sensor , motion detectors and a lane departure warning system .

A connection can be established with the cable connector, but also with the connector block. This connects all modules with plug-in connectors. Also included are pliers to separate the connectors from the modules.

The robot is controlled via three apps : Live, Code and Blockly. These are available for [Android and iOS .

Integration into school lessons

Toy robots are not only relevant as toys , but are also used in teaching . In German-speaking countries, the promotion of STEM skills is an integral part of the curriculum in educational institutions and schools.

The theory of the STEM subjects is put into practice by integrating the robots into the classroom. Curricula, which are designed for schoolchildren from the age of 5 up to middle school, combine theory and practice.

The playful elements of the robot (education set) in connection with the simplicity of the interfaces are intended to bring children, above all, computer science and mathematics skills closer.

Controlling the robots via the apps on tablet computers, Android or iOS smartphones also promotes the use of e-learning learning materials in early childhood.

Individual evidence

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