The Finch is a programmable robot that brings computer science to life by providing students from kindergarten to college a hands-on representation of their code.
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The Finch is a programmable robot that brings computer science to life by providing students from kindergarten to college a hands-on representation of their code.
Please note that the Finch uses micro:bit as its processor; you must have one in order to operate the robot. Every Finch includes a micro USB Cable for charging and downloading to a micro:bit.
The Finch Robot 2.0 works with the following programming languages:
FinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
MakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux)
Snap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
Python (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
Java (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)
Swift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac)
Kotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac, Windows)
The Finch Robot 2.0 includes the following features:
Bluetooth wireless connection
Integrated and rechargeable battery (lasts 7+ hours)
Centrally positioned marker holder for drawing
5 tri-color LEDs
Multi-tonal buzzer
Wheel encoders for precise and accurate movement
2 light sensors
1 distance / obstacle / ultrasonic sensor
2 infrared line tracking sensors
Compatible with plastic bricks for adding accessories & building fun
Marks on wheels for counting revolutions
Surface can be written on with whiteboard markers
micro:bit features: accelerometer, radio, compass, buttons
RoHS compliant
The Finch Robot 2.0 works with the following programming languages:
FinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
MakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux)
Snap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
Python (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
Java (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)
Swift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac)
Kotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac, Windows)
