Botley® 2.0 the Coding Robot Activity Set

Description

The Botley 2.0 Coding Robot Activity Set introduces key coding concepts like sequences, loops, and if/then logic without requiring a screen, tablet, or smartphone. This 78-piece set builds on the foundation of the award-winning original Botley, offering young learners ages 5 and up an engaging entry point into STEM education through hands-on play.

What sets Botley 2.0 apart is its completely screen-free approach to coding education. Using the included remote programmer, children can code up to 150 steps right out of the box in 6 directions, including 45-degree turns. The robot responds to multiple coding styles—kids can program by color, direct movement sequences, create light shows, and even program musical patterns. Botley 2.0 features object detection technology, allowing for more complex coding challenges as your child grows.

The comprehensive activity set includes the Botley 2.0 robot, remote programmer, detachable robot arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles, and 27 obstacle building pieces. With a built-in light sensor and light-up eyes, the coding fun never ends, as Botley can even operate in dark environments. Interactive features include 16 different character transformations (train, police car, ghost) and a “Botley Says” memory game that combines coding practice with cognitive skill development.

How Homeschoolers Can Use Botley 2.0

For homeschooling families, Botley 2.0 serves as a versatile educational tool that naturally integrates into multiple subject areas. This robot offers endless possibilities for problem solving. Have students do Math, Reading, Social Studies, Spelling, and so much more. The screen-free design addresses common parental concerns about excessive technology use while still providing cutting-edge STEM education.

Mathematics Integration: Use Botley to reinforce counting, measurement, and geometric concepts. Children can program specific distances, count steps in sequences, or create patterns that demonstrate mathematical relationships. The obstacle course components provide hands-on geometry lessons as kids calculate angles and distances.

Language Arts Applications: Students learn to tell stories, create characters, and explore the world around them through code. Children can program Botley to act out story sequences, spell words through movement patterns, or demonstrate vocabulary concepts through the robot’s various character transformations.

Science Exploration: The robot’s sensors and object detection capabilities introduce basic physics and engineering principles. Kids learn cause-and-effect relationships, explore how sensors work, and understand basic robotics concepts that align with elementary science standards.

Independent Learning: Botley provides hours of educational entertainment while keeping kids engaged in creative problem-solving. The 40 included coding cards provide structured learning progression, while the open-ended building components encourage creative exploration. This makes it ideal for independent study time or as a reward activity that maintains educational value.

Critical Thinking Development: Botley teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that’s perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills. The trial-and-error nature of coding helps children develop persistence and logical reasoning skills that transfer to other academic areas.

Collaborative Learning: For families with multiple children, Botley 2.0 encourages collaborative problem-solving and turn-taking. Kids can work together to design obstacle courses, debug coding sequences, or create elaborate storylines using the robot’s various features.

The self-contained nature of the system means no internet connection or app downloads are required—a significant advantage for families seeking educational tools that work independently of digital ecosystems. Parents love that Botley provides hours of educational entertainment while keeping kids engaged in creative problem-solving.

Requires 5 AAA batteries (3 for robot, 2 for remote programmer) – not included.