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Robotics Betabot
Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk
- Age
- Ages 8 to 11
- Price
- €10 to €20
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Why it works
First you build it and then it moves, which is the hook: a small motor running on AA batteries drives the robot they have just built forwards and backwards. It comes with an explanatory book in nine languages. For what it costs, it is one of the most rewarding robotics kits for ages 8 to 11.
Our verdict
A simple buy for a classmate's birthday if they are drawn to robots. If what you want is for them to learn to code, this is not the one.
They will like it if
- they like robots
- they already build LEGO and want their creations to move
Bear in mind
- it cannot be programmed: it only goes forwards and backwards
- it needs AA batteries and the listing does not say they are included
What's in the box
- About 125 pieces
- Motor powered by AA batteries
- Moves forwards and backwards
- Educational book in 9 languages
- Can be used alone
- Needs batteries or charging
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