AERobot (Affordable Education Robot) is a simple low-cost robot for introductory programming and robotics education. It provides a wide range of sensors and abilities, controlled by an intuitive graphical programming environment, all for a fraction of the cost of other educational robots.

AERobot is intended for students around middle school age. No previous robotics or programming experience is required. A moderate level of comfort with technology is suggested for teachers.

Every student should have their own robot!

Features

• Sensors provide abilities like obstacle detection and ranging, line-following, and light orientation, making it suitable for a variety of activities like maze-solving

• Movement on flat surfaces

• Multicolor LED

• Low cost makes it feasible for all students to have, and personalize, their own robot

• Plugs directly into USB port for programming and charging -- no separate cable required

• Hardware and programming environment are both open-source

Part List

Each kit is complete with a robot chassis, materials to attach a "foot" (plastic pad, standoffs, screws; takes 1 minute and requires no tools), and a rechargeable battery.