This Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is one of the coolest, cutest robots around and it's on a mission to help KS1 and KS2 children learn to code (Ages 5-11).
A real robot
Dash is a ready-assembled robot that requires almost no setting up and it even has a built-in rechargeable battery, so getting going couldn't be easier.
But whilst it is very easy to use and set up, Dash is a really smart robot that is packed with features and sensors - it can detect objects around it, knows which direction a sound is coming from, record and playback sounds and communicate with other Dash and Dot robots.
Programming Dash
Wonder Workshop have created a whole suite of applications for iOS and Android phones and tablets. The apps are also available for Kindle.
For younger children (5 to 7 years old) the Path, Xylo and Go apps are an excellent introduction to basic sequencing, spatial reasoning and navigation. For older children, Wonder and Blockly offer a visual coding experience that guides beginners through their first programs and lets students experiment with logic, loops and variables as their skills increase.
Microphones | 3 |
Speaker | 1 |
Eye lights | 12 white LED segments |
Ear lights | RGB LEDs (can light up any colour) |
Spotlight | RGB LED in chest (can light up any colour) |
Tail lights | Red LEDs |
Transmitters | 4 infrared LEDs |
Receivers | 2 infrared |
Distance sensors | 3 (with 300mm range) |
Buttons | 4 |
Max speed | 1 m/s |
Head tilt | 25° up/10° down |
Head rotation | 120° left/120° right |
Play time | Up to 5 hours |
Standby time | Up to 30 days |
Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium ion |
Charging | Via Micro USB connector – can be connected to a computer or USB power adaptor |
Connectivity | Bluetooth Smart 4/LE |