Thames & Kosmos Sidekick 1.3

This app is designed for controlling and programming the robot and rover built using the Robotics: Smart Machines – Sidekick kit by Thames & Kosmos.

Construct and program a remarkable robotic companion! Delve into the world of robotics—an engaging, multidisciplinary domain that merges physics, engineering, and computer science. This kit offers children a straightforward, entertaining, and adaptable introduction to robotics. Opt between the four-wheeled rover or the two-wheeled robot Sidekick, and delve into programming! Transition your Sidekick between its available modes effortlessly.

Upon assembly completion, you can initiate programming for your Sidekick's movements directly through a built-in keypad. Enhance your Sidekick's capabilities by downloading the free Sidekick app.

You can manage your Sidekick's actions, sounds, and even its facial expressions. Entertain yourself driving your Sidekick via remote control or utilizing your device as a gyroscope. Develop programs for your Sidekick with either an intuitive, visual interface or the provided simulator within the app.

Your Sidekick promises endless entertainment! It can play music and dance to various tunes. Choose from multiple music styles and witness your Sidekick showcasing its dance moves.

The microcontroller within the Sidekick—the robot's “brain”—supports distinct inputs for LED lights, a speaker, two motors (left and right), a battery, and an infrared sensor that aids in determining the Sidekick’s location during the included maze game. Through constructing this robot, you will comprehend how the Sidekick’s features interconnect with each of these components.

Explore the history of robotics alongside real-world roving explorers and humanoid robots. A comprehensive 36-page manual with step-by-step illustrations assists children in assembling both models and utilizing all app functions while imparting vital knowledge on real-world robotics.

• Build and code your personalized robotic companion
• 2-in-1 functionality—transforms from rover to robot effortlessly
• Learn coding skills with an easy-to-use block-based coding app featuring numerous functions
• Program movements, sounds, and facial expressions
• Options for remote control and programming
• Included components support an engaging maze game