Robotics Hardware
Hands-On Robotics Brings Mathematics to Life
RoboBlocky Robotics Hardware brings mathematics, STEAM, computer science, and engineering design to life through robotics. Built around the patented Linkbot™ programmable robot building block, the robotics hardware family includes Activity Mats, OmniBot, Arduino & Sensor-Based Robotics, and a versatile collection of accessories that support learning from Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Through one integrated robotics hardware family, students experience authentic hands-on learning while developing mathematical understanding, computational thinking, programming, engineering design, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills.
One Robot. Unlimited Possibilities.
Unlike robotics systems designed for a single purpose or grade level, RoboBlocky is built around one robot—the patented Linkbot™ programmable robot building block. As students progress from Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12, they continue using the same robot while expanding their learning through Activity Mats, OmniBot, Arduino & Sensor-Based Robotics, and a versatile collection of accessories.
This integrated approach enables students to explore mathematics, STEAM, computer science, and engineering design while developing programming, computational thinking, and engineering design skills through one cohesive robotics system.
Linkbot™
The Programmable Robot Building Block
The patented Linkbot™ is a reconfigurable modular robot that serves as a programmable robot building block. With precision actuators, wireless connectivity, and Barobo's patented SnapConnect™ technology, Linkbot™ can be quickly reconfigured without special tools using connectors, wheels, Arduino modules, sensors, manipulatives, and accessories.
Students use Linkbot™ to build mathematical manipulatives, engineering structures, robot machines, and physical computing projects while applying mathematics, engineering design, programming, and computational thinking to authentic real-world challenges.
Activity Mats
Learning Environments That Bring Mathematics to Life
Activity Mats provide engaging learning environments that connect coding, robotics, and mathematics through authentic hands-on exploration while supporting RoboBlocky lessons and activities, RoboPlay™ Adventures, and RoboPlay™ Challenges.
MathGrid™ (TK–12)
A versatile coordinate-based learning environment that supports programming, mathematical modeling, measurement, graphing, and robotics activities throughout the RoboBlocky curriculum.
RoboVillage™ & RoboCount™ (TK–K)
Introduce young learners to coding, sequencing, counting, directions, and mathematical thinking through RoboPlay™ Adventures.
RoboTown™ (Grades 1–8)
Supports mathematics, programming, engineering design, and computational thinking through RoboPlay™ Challenges.
RoboExploration™ (Grades 9–12)
Supports advanced robotics, engineering design, computational thinking, and authentic real-world problem solving through increasingly sophisticated RoboPlay™ Challenges.
All of these activity mats are also available as virtual backgrounds within the RoboBlocky Platform, enabling students to develop, run, and test the same programs using virtual robots before seamlessly transitioning to physical robots on the corresponding activity mats. This unique capability integrates virtual and physical robotics into one seamless learning experience.
From Inspiration to Innovation
Students begin by exploring and building proven mathematical manipulatives and robot machines. They share ideas, analyze successful designs, and generalize the mathematical, engineering, and programming concepts they have learned. They then apply this knowledge to design, build, program, test, and refine original robot machines to solve new engineering challenges.
This learning progression reflects the Generalize and Create phases of the RoboBlocky 5E+GC Instructional Framework™, empowering students to move from inspiration to innovation through authentic engineering design experiences.
Mathematical Manipulatives Using Linkbot™ Accessories
Explore hands-on mathematical models that help students visualize abstract mathematical concepts and deepen conceptual understanding.
Robot Machines Using Linkbot™
Explore more than 100 robot machines that inspire students to design, build, program, modify, and create original engineering solutions.
Advanced Robotics Pathways
As students progress through the RoboBlocky curriculum, they extend their learning beyond Linkbot™ by exploring increasingly sophisticated robotics and physical computing experiences.
OmniBot
Students build and program omnidirectional robot machines that support advanced robotics, mathematics, engineering design, navigation, and RoboPlay™ Challenges.
Arduino & Sensor-Based Robotics
Students connect robotics to the real world through physical computing using Arduino controllers, sensors, and electronic components that support engineering design, data collection, automation, and intelligent robotic systems.
Maximizing Your Robotics Investment
The RoboBlocky robotics hardware family is designed for long-term use across multiple grade levels, curriculum programs, and instructional settings.
Schools and districts make a one-time investment in robotics hardware that supports students from Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12. The same robotics hardware is used across mathematics, STEAM, computer science, engineering design, RoboPlay™, and physical computing, allowing schools and districts to expand implementation over time while maximizing the value of their investment.
Because RoboBlocky seamlessly integrates virtual and physical robotics, schools can increase student access to robotics while supporting flexible implementation across classrooms, computer labs, makerspaces, after-school programs, and home learning.
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Explore the RoboBlocky Platform, RoboBlocky Curriculum, Robotics Hardware, and Professional Learning work together to provide a comprehensive TK–12 solution for Learning Math with Robotics™.
