How does it work? KIBO is a durable wood-base robot. After putting in batteries, you can set it up with a number of add-ons/accessories, such as a light or sound recording device. Next, select the code or command "blocks" that you want the robot to execute. My children, for example, really liked the simple command to record sound and play them back when the button is pressed.
After your code blocks are in order, scan the blocks with the light on the robot (it works like a scanner at the checkout in your favorite store). If you don't have the blocks in the correct order, KIBO will let you know. Only a properly formatted command will result in a program.
Now, it's time to play! Our boys put in the command that they wanted, and they were off. KIBO moved, made noises, recorded sounds, lit up, and even sang! My boys were thrilled that they could do so much with the robot. Mixing and matching blocks creates different commands. It's endless educational fun.
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