Finch Robot 2.0
The Finch is a robot that brings computer science to life by providing kids from kindergarten to college a hands-on representation of code.
Please note that the Finch 2.0 uses a micro:bit as its processor; you must have one in order to operate the robot.
Grades: K-12+
*We anticipate being able to ship the Finch Robot in Q2 of 2023. Please contact the Eduporium team if you have any questions.
Research-based statement: The Finch Robot 2.0 is the result of a careful research process and designed to engage students who have a variety of experience levels in meaningful computer science education. Read more here.
Get to Know:
The Finch Robot 2.0 includes the following features:
- Compatibility with plastic bricks for adding accessories and fun
- micro:bit features: accelerometer, radio, compass, and buttons
- Integrated and rechargeable battery (lasts 6+ hours)
- Surface can be written on with whiteboard markers
- Centrally positioned marker holder for drawing
- 1 distance, obstacle, and ultrasonic sensor
- Wheel encoders for accurate movements
- Marks on wheels for counting revolutions
- 2 infrared line tracking sensors
- Bluetooth wireless connection
- Multi-tonal buzzer
- 5 tri-color LEDs
- 2 light sensors
- RoHS compliant
The Finch 2.0 includes access to the following coding languages:
- FinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
- MakeCode (block-based - available on Chrome, Mac, Windows, Linux)
- BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
- Snap! (block-based - available on Mac, Windows)
- Python (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)
- Java (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)
When it comes to getting started with the Finch Robot, you can find helpful classroom coding tidbits on our Tips & Tricks blog.
| Manufacturer | BirdBrain Technologies |
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