This product has been replaced by the ActivityBot 360°.

Learn real-world skills with the friendly, capable, and peppy ActivityBot. It's a great option for robotics, engineering, computer science, integrated science, programming, mathematics, and related CTE courses at the high school and college levels.

Step-by-step web tutorials take you through programming its multicore Propeller chip, wiring circuits on a breadboard, and building sensor systems so your robot can navigate on its own. Following the checkmarks gets you to the fun fast, with optional links for added learning. Tutorials are available with BlocklyProp graphical programming or with C language and simplified libraries — choose your preference, or go from one to the other for a strong foundation and progression.

The ActivityBot is ready for tinkering with off-the-shelf components, additional sensors, and upgrade kits. The Activity Board sports a mini audio jack and a socket for an optional RF module (not included).

Key Features:

Free BlocklyProp online graphical programming for Chromebook, Windows, and Mac

Free C language programming with SimpleIDE software for Windows and Mac

Easy to program in BlocklyProp or C language

Propeller Activity Board WX (#32912) makes it quick to integrate sensors, motors, and more

High-speed servo motors with optical encoders provide fast, consistent maneuvering

Breadboard and 3-pin headers let you experiment with common electronics parts, no soldering or proprietary connectors required

Component kit makes navigation systems that use touch, visible light, infrared light and ultrasonic sensors

Built-in SD card slot and microSD card are ready for data-logging and file storage

Application Ideas:

A great hobby kit for exploring electronics and programming

An affordable STEM education platform to provide a high robot/student ratio

Notes: The ActivityBot requires five 1.5 V AA batteries, not included. ActivityBot Robot Kits shipped after 3/7/2016 contain the Propeller Activity Board WX (#32912).

