Dash & Dot Robots

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Start using these robots by sending simple commands, learn programming concepts as you play, and progress to creating more complex algorithms.

Dash is an app-controlled robot with plenty of personality who explores any room, getting into funny situations and adventures. Using sensors, Dash can detect objects in front and behind, hear where sounds are coming from, and run programs you code from the push of a button.

Dot is a puppet master who instigates the adventures that Dash goes on. Tossing, shaking, or picking up Dot can send a signal telling Dash what to do. Dot can also tell stories using lights, sounds, and eye expressions. In order to interact with Dash & Dot you need one of the supported Android or iOS devices.

Contents

1 kit (1 Dash robot, 1 Dot robot, 2 USB cords, 1 xylophone, 1 tow hook, 1 bulldozer bar, 4 building brick connectors, 1 orange launcher, 1 black launcher, 1 blue and orange launcher, 3 launcher balls, 6 target stackers, 1 xylophone mallet, 2 bunny ears, 1 bunny tail) : metal, plastic, color ; in zippered case 35 x 33 x 16 cm

Requires a mobile device ; Supported OS(s) & Devices: iOS 7.1 or newer (iPad 3 or newer, iPad Air, iPad Mini), iOS 8.1 or newer (Go app only) (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6+, iPod Touch 5), Android 4.4 (KitKat) or newer (Go app only) (Nexus 7 (2013 / 2nd generation)), Nexus 9, Galaxy Note 10.1 or newer, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 or newer ; You may be able to download and use the applications on other iOS and Android tablets and phones, however not all applications will be optimized for these devices.

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Compatibility
Requires a mobile device
Warning
Intended for Ages 6 and Up
Category
Audience