The upgraded Bee-Bot serves as an ideal launching pad for instruction in control, directions and programming. Interaction with other Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot Robots is enabled, along with audio recordings to confirm commands and audio playback when Bee-Bot follows orders. The Bee-Bot Rechargeable Floor Robot has a capacity of 200 commands. The improved Bee-Bot is an ideal tool for training in control, directional language and programming and can detect and greet another Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot.

Bee-Bot Rechargeable-Programmable Floor Robot allows students to program and store audio recordings to play back when each button is pressed, which facilitates accessibility for those with auditory or visual processing difficulties. With a massive selection of curriculum-aligned mats and activity tins, plus fun add-ons to customize, Bee-Bot is an invaluable educational tool for K-3 classrooms. In addition, it can move precisely 15cm and make 90° turns, while storing up to 200 steps.

Supplied with a USB lead, Bee-Bot can either be recharged via your computer or a wall socket with a USB mains adapter (not supplied). Bee-Bot App now available.

The Bee-Bot App makes use of the Bee-Bot keypad functionality and enables children to improve their skills in directional language and programming using an app. Award winning programmable floor robot, the Bee-Bot's simple and child friendly layout is a perfect starting point for teaching control, directional language and programming to young children.

NOW RECHARGEABLE! NO MORE batteries - NOW RECHARGEABLE! Supplied with a USB lead, Bee-Bot can either be recharged via your computer or a wall socket with a USB mains adapter (not supplied)

Educational Benefits Bee-Bot App now available! The Bee-Bot App makes use of Bee-Bot's keypad functionality and enables children to improve their skills in directional language and programming through sequences of forwards, backwards, left and right 90 degree turns.

	Robust and small design Bee-Bot® can now detect another Bee-Bot® or Blue-Bot® and say hello. They will play a default sound or the students can record their own. Students can also record audio to play back when each button is pressed, making it more accessible to all students, including those with auditory or visual processing needs. Clear and bright buttons Memory of up to 40 steps No confusing degrees to program Sounds and flashing eyes confirm your instructions Fantastic cross-curricular resources also available Moves accurately in 15cm steps at a time and turns in 90° Size (L) 13cm (W) 10cm (H) 7cm

Online resources Bee-Bots downunder A group of teachers contribute to this blog about using the programmable floor robots in an early years classroom, across curriculum areas.

Downloadable lesson plans and resources are provided.

• Get the buzz on bee-bots This website provides information and resources for using bee-bots in early years education.
• My Beebot This shared blog describes teacher ideas and class activities with Bee-Bots. Activities support maths and literacy.
• Robotics: Bee-Bots This site explores the potential, barriers and challenges for their use in the classroom.
• Suggestions are made for their use in numeracy, literacy, the arts, and science.
• Bee-bot resources This website provides a collection of downloadable resources for activities using Bee-Bots.

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