Borrow-a-Bot

Bee-bot is a bee-like floor robot, programmed using coloured buttons on its back. This fun, screen-free robot is ideal for teaching directional language and sequential coding to children.

Ages 3+ with parent and/or carer supervision

Dash is a small mobile robot that drives around, making noises and flashing lights. Progressive apps allow you to use the Dash robot in many different ways, taking advantage of programmable buttons, microphones and speakers, and the proximity sensors.

Ages 6+ with parent and/or carer supervision

Ozobot is a tiny programmable robot that is simple to use and very versatile. Children can explore the basis of colour-coding by drawing paths with markers for Ozobot to follow or take it to the next level and learn basic block-based coding using a smart device.

Recommended for children ages 8+

A Sphero is a codable robotic ball that is controlled through an app. You can play with the Sphero or code it, taking advantage of its programmable sensors and LED light matrix.

Recommended for children aged 8+ years

The Cue robot is designed for kids who have an interest in coding. It allows users to make the transition from block-based to text-based coding in a fun, personality-filled package. The Cue app provides a guided exploration of programming languages and robotic capabilities.

Ages 11+ with parent and/or carer supervision

The Vincibot is a small programmable robot that can be coded with a tablet or computer and is uniquely expandable with LEGO. It can be programmed to complete various obstacles and even draw shapes using Python or Blockly coding languages.

Ages 11+ with parent and/or carer supervision