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Finch Robot 2.0 is an Educational-Robots from BirdBrain Technologies. It is built for Education. Key figures: 420 min runtime, released 2020.
The Finch Robot 2.0 is BirdBrain Technologies' programmable wheeled robot for teaching computer science from kindergarten to college. Launched in 2020 as the second version of the Finch, which first went into classroom testing in 2008, it was redesigned with ten years of teacher feedback as a 'low floor, high ceiling' tool: young students start with icon-based FinchBlox, then move to block coding in BirdBlox, Snap! or MakeCode and on to text programming in JavaScript, Python and Java. It works with iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chromebook, Windows, Mac and Linux devices, and is meant for one or two students per robot. A micro:bit mounts on the robot as its controller. Two driven wheels with encoders let it move and turn precisely, and it carries line-tracking, light, distance (obstacle) and sound sensing, an accelerometer and compass, radio messaging, full-colour LEDs and a buzzer. A pen mount lets it draw as it drives and a plastic brick adapter takes building bricks, and its battery runs for more than seven hours. Teachers get a free course, step-by-step tutorials, more than 30 classroom activities and a loan programme.
FEATURES
- Programmable from K-12 to college: FinchBlox, BirdBlox, Snap!, MakeCode/JavaScript, Python, Java
- Works with iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chromebook, Windows, Mac and Linux
- micro:bit controller mounted on the robot
- Two driven wheels with encoders
- Line-tracking, light, distance (obstacle) and sound sensing
- Accelerometer and compass
- radio messaging
- Full-colour LEDs and buzzer
- Pen mount for drawing and plastic brick adapter
- 7+ hour battery life
- tail LEDs show charge level
- Free teacher course, tutorials and 30+ classroom activities
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Environment | Classrooms, homes and flat indoor surfaces |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 420 min |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Environment | Classrooms, homes and flat indoor surfaces |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 420 min |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Finch Robot 2.0?
The Finch Robot 2.0 is BirdBrain Technologies' programmable wheeled robot for teaching computer science from kindergarten to college.
Who makes the Finch Robot 2.0?
The Finch Robot 2.0 is made by BirdBrain Technologies, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the Finch Robot 2.0 cost?
BirdBrain Technologies has not publicly announced pricing for the Finch Robot 2.0. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Finch Robot 2.0 used for?
The Finch Robot 2.0 is designed for education. It is used in education settings.
What is the battery life of the Finch Robot 2.0?
The Finch Robot 2.0 runs for about 420 minutes on a charge.
When was the Finch Robot 2.0 released?
The Finch Robot 2.0 was released in 2020.
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