Learning Resources Artie Max The Coding Drawing Robot, STEM Toys for 8-12 Year Olds, Kids Learn Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python & C++, Ages 8+,Multicolor,6.1 x 7.6 x 8.3 inches

We have a lot of robot toys, and stem teaching things in the house, but this one is stand out the best of the bunch.First of all it's cute in a sort of Darth Vader crossed with Eva from Wall-e way. You can program it to use seven on board sounds, and you can change the colour of each segment of it's eye and mouth, so it can be quite expressive.It's a drawing robot and to be entirely honest it doesn't always draw the most accurately, but most of the time the kids just have it driving and moving around, even carrying stuff (like Moshie Monsters) in the clear pen compartment. So the drawing is more of a secondary function as far as we are concerned.For me where it's stand out is that aside from the default drag and drop language it has know and useful programming languages on board, like Python and Javascript and even C++ for people who want to get really technical.

This is a complete waste of time. Bought as a Xmas present. Have spent hours trying to update the software, and then calibrate the device as it won’t work properly. Needs turning off every few minutes as it loses connection with the tablet. The demo examples don’t even work. The instructions and guidance online aren’t helpful. The calibration page doesn’t even load ! Ridiculous amount of effort for an £80 present and still not working. Children immensely disappointed. The drawings are extremely basic anyway and the effort required to do any shape more than something v simple is probably beyond most children. This is going back tomorrow and I’m looking for something like the Lego coding robots. Worth noting most of the top reviews are from people who got it free !

This is a great toy to get children interested in coding. Coding always comes across as quite complicated but it can be very simple if the tasks you're trying to program are simple.Artie is great at showing you the basics and then slowly introducing more and more. The main purpose of this robot is drawing pictures and you're supposed to 'teach' it how to draw the pictures you want it to. We do this by coding and telling the robot where to go, when to stop, etc.It starts off simple where you're basically drawing things around to make it do simple actions. Not much 'coding' there per se but it shows the basic concept and get children understanding what coding is all about. We're giving instructions to a machine and, if done correctly, it will do exactly what we wanted it to.You have options from beginner (dragging blocks, etc) to advanced where you actually start working with 'real life' coding using Javascript and Python.A lot of the action is actually carried out on a smart phone or tablet but the robot itself is really well made and it is actually quite fun. Even as an adult, I had a go with the kids, and it was quite interesting to slowly learn and figure out what to do so Artie paints a picture you designed.An excellent learning toy that will come across as a really fun activity for kids to do alone or even together with drown-ups. Would recommend.

I was excited to review this product due to my own interest in coding. I'm currently completing a Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions, one recent module introduced us to the coding language of Python. In my experience the best way to learn a language is by making the projects engaging - Artie its a good example of how to engage children with learning a new language.In programming Artie you learn the basics of coding, with tasks getting progressively more in-depth as you step up to the next level. I was excited to see my program come to life in a drawing, a child would would feel pride in the fact that at they’ve programmed Artie to draw an image or a word & be able to show that drawing to family.As Technology becomes ever more advanced and a part of every day life, coding is a skill which will will be useful to learn for the future. This STEM toy is a great start to building skills and confidence.

here are a few different coding robot toys out there for kids these days but this is certainly one of the more user friendly and well constructed ones. The results of drawing on paper means kids get a great deal of satisfaction.The options for creativity are relatively extensive, yet simple enough not to grow frustrated and dismiss quickly.This can connect to almost any phone, tablet or computer via its own dedicated wifi, where you just connect to it, instead of the Internet, to the robot. The app is very easy to operate even for a youngster. There is plenty of stuff to do and operate through.The various options for programming are very much in sections between beginner, intermediate and advanced. The beginner as mentioned is more than easy enough for kids to follow. The advanced mode introduces real coding languages like Javascript, Python, and C+, making this legitimately educational while keeping the fun art element.Artie is actually slightly larger than expected. Everything is very well made and thought out. You will have access to tutorials and demos, and the Guide is as clearly written and easy to follow as any I've ever seen.In addition to it being a well-designed robot from a physical perspective, this also did a great job from a connectivity, software, and app perspective. It doesn’t require an Internet connection, which is best (and safer) for a kid’s toy.All in all, one of the better coding toys I've seen.