DESCRIPTION
Linkbot is an Educational-Robots from Barobo. It is built for Education. Key figures: 480 min runtime, price $279.
Linkbot (model Linkbot-I) is Barobo's reconfigurable modular educational robot, a programmable robot building block for hands-on learning of mathematics, coding and problem solving from transitional kindergarten to Grade 12. Each Linkbot is a self-contained module with two motorized joints that can communicate with other Linkbots; with Barobo's patented SnapConnect system, wheels, connectors and accessories, or several Linkbots, snap together without tools to build driving robots, robot machines and math manipulatives. Wheels of different sizes swap on and off to make abstract math concepts concrete, and the OmniBot Pack turns two Linkbots into a four-wheeled omnidirectional robot that can move sideways and diagonally and draw with a pen. It is ready to use out of the box, connects by USB cable or a wireless dongle, and lasts a full eight-hour school day without recharging. Students program it in the drag-and-drop RoboBlocky environment or in C/C++ through the Ch interpreter, and the same code drives the virtual Linkbot in RoboSim; several robots can be run from one program, and two or more can be 'BumpConnected' so moving one controls the others without coding. Thread holes, 3D-printable accessory CAD files, a LEGO connection pack and Arduino-compatible and Raspberry Pi kits extend it with custom parts and sensors. It is the core robot of Barobo's RoboBlocky curriculum and RoboPlay competitions.
FEATURES
- Modular robot building block with two motorized joints
- Patented SnapConnect: snap Linkbots and accessories together without tools
- Swappable wheels of different sizes for math lessons
- OmniBot Pack: two Linkbots become a 4-wheel omnidirectional drawing robot
- Drag-and-drop RoboBlocky and C/C++ (Ch) programming
- Same code runs the virtual Linkbot in RoboSim
- One program can control several robots
- BumpConnect control without coding
- About 8 hours of classroom use per charge
- charges while on USB
- USB or wireless dongle connection
- Thread holes, 3D-printable accessories and LEGO connection pack
- Sensors via Arduino-Uno-compatible and Raspberry Pi kits
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Environment | Classrooms, after-school programs and makerspaces |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 480 min |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
|---|---|
| Environment | Classrooms, after-school programs and makerspaces |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 480 min |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Linkbot?
Linkbot (model Linkbot-I) is Barobo's reconfigurable modular educational robot, a programmable robot building block for hands-on learning of mathematics, coding and problem solving from transitional kindergarten to Grade 12.
Who makes the Linkbot?
The Linkbot is made by Barobo, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the Linkbot cost?
The Linkbot is priced at around $279.
What is the Linkbot used for?
The Linkbot is designed for education. It is used in education settings.
What is the battery life of the Linkbot?
The Linkbot runs for about 480 minutes on a charge.
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