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UnicornBot

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UnicornBot is a programmable robot kit to help kids learn the basics of coding. It can move around, nod its head, and light up its horn. An app lets users change the robot's behavior using the visual programming language Blockly.

Creator
UBTECH Robotics
Country
China 🇨🇳
Year
2018
Type
Consumer, Education
Creator
UBTECH Robotics
Country
China 🇨🇳
Year
2018
Type
Consumer, Education

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Did You Know?

UBTECH plans to add augmented reality (AR) to UnicornBot's app so users can play with digital scenes and games.
UnicornBot is part of UBTECH's JIMU robot series, which includes BuilderBot, AstroBot, BuzzBot, MuttBot, TankBot, MeeBot, among other kits.
UBTECH says UnicornBot is the first in its "mythical series." What will be next?
You can program UnicornBot to show anger by nodding its head vigorously and shining red light through its horn.

Specs

FEATURES
Kit includes 440 snap-together parts, connectors, and fasteners. Programmable with Blockly drag-and-drop visual coding via the JIMU app, which includes step-by-step, 3D instructions. Includes eight color cards to control unicorn horn lights. App allows programming of sound effects, obstacle navigation, and a range of behaviors and actions including drinking, cheering, and nodding, or being angry, shy, or happy. Ages 8 and up.
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WEIGHT
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SPEED
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SENSORS
RGB light sensor to detect colors
ACTUATORS
Two servo motors and one DC motor
POWER
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
COMPUTING
Main control brick
SOFTWARE
iOS or Android device with JIMU app
DEGREES OF FREEDOM (DOF)
N/A
MATERIALS
Plastic
COST
$120
STATUS
Ongoing
WEBSITE
https://ubtrobot.com/collections/jimu-robots-shop/products/mythical-series-unicornbot-kit