Robotics Options

Parallax Education Robot Features

All of the Parallax Education Robotics Kits were carefully designed with the needs of teachers and students in mind.   With the exception of the pre-built Scribbler 2, our robotics kits include these features:

  • Step-by-step illustrated tutorials to support first-time circuit-builders and programmers
  • Breadboard-based circuit-building with no soldering required
  • Common electronic parts an engineer might use for prototyping, to build real-world skills
  • Standard 0.1" pin spacing — No brand-specific special connectors required
  • Expandable with many hardware add-on kits, sensors, and additional projects available
  • Sturdy hardware with slots for attaching student-made customizations
  • Designed for open-ended experiences — after mastering the basics, students can design their own inventions
  • Maintainable - all kit components are available individually to replenish classroom hardware

Our programming software is free for educational, personal, and commercial use — no limited-feature "student" versions or site licenses required.

 

Scribbler 3 Robot

A friendly and approachable first-time robot.  Students dive right in and stay engaged — no construction distraction or typing/language hurdles.

  • Fully assembled
  • Sensors detect objects, lines, and light level.
  • Motors, speaker and lights provide feedback.
  • Pre-programmed with several demo modes.
  • Create simple or complex programs with blocks that snap together.
  • Propeller multi-core microcontroller "brain."
  • Recommended for grades 8+. 

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Boe-Bot Robot

Students learn real-world mechanical, electronics, robotics, and programming skills as they bring their robot to life, one illustrated step at a time.

  • Step-by-step assembly (1-2 hours).
  • Sensors use touch, visible light, and infrared light.
  • Program  in PBASIC, a very easy text-based language.
  • BASIC Stamp 2 single-core microcontroller "brain."
  • Recommended for grades 8+. 

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ActivityBot

Our most capable small robot. Its multi-core "brain" and custom C libraries let even first-time roboticists put together sophisticated applications. A great pre-engineering foundation robot.

  • Step-by-step assembly (1.5-3 hours).
  • Sensors use touch, visible light, infrared light, and ultrasound.
  • Built-in circuitry for optional wireless and audio applications.
  • Program in C, with simple libraries to support first-time programmers.
  • Propeller multicore microcontroller "brain."
  • Recommended for grades 9+. 

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BOE Shield-Bot

A beginner-level robot that introduces real-world mechanical, electronics, robotics, and programming skills. Similar to our Boe-Bot robot, modified to support Arduino users.

  • Step-by-step assembly (1-2 hours).
  • Sensors use touch, visible light, infrared light.
  • Program with Arduino sketches and custom functions for easy navigation.
  • Compatible with Arduino Uno and Mega modules.
  • Available in two versions:
    • Robotics Shield Kit (for Arduino) – kit does not include the Arduino module and its programming cable.
    • Robot Shield with Arduino – kit includes the Arduino Uno and programming cable.
  • Recommended for grades 8+. 

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