Complete Learning Bundle: Bee-Bot Robot, 3D Community Construction Kit, Community Mat, and Command Cards

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Product: Bee-Bot® Robot and Accessories for Early-Age STEM Learning

 

Overview:

Bee-Bot® is a bee-shaped robot designed for children ages 3+ to learn about STEM with cross-curricular activities. It teaches control, direction, algorithms, sequencing, estimation, and basic programming. The robot is intended for preschools and elementary schools, where it can help students develop spatial awareness, math, geography, spelling, and vocabulary skills.

 

New Version Features:

Increased interaction with other Bee-bots

New cross-curricular resources

200 steps program memory

Audio recording and playback

Simple and bright buttons

Sound and flash notifications

Compact and durable

Command Cards:

Bee-Bot/Blue-Bot command cards are used to record command sequences as children push the robot's buttons. These provide a visual record of the program and can be used to create games and challenges for students. Each set includes 88 brightly colored, laminated cards.

 

3D Community Kit:

The 3D Community Kit contains 15 boxes that can be assembled into buildings and decorated with pre-printed stickers to create 12 different community institutions, such as a school, library, police station, toy store, and pizza parlor. Students can customize the 3D community by drawing on the three blank boxes or pasting photos and images.

 

Community Mat:

The community mat is made of washable vinyl and measures approximately 54" by 40" (120 cm by 90 cm). It puts Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot in a community setting, where students can move the robots along the street and learn about geography and community.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Engaging and interactive learning
  • Helps children develop spatial awareness, math, geography, spelling, and vocabulary skills
  • Encourages construction skills
  • Enhances hand-eye coordination, coding, and navigation skills

 

Note:

The old version of Bee-Bot® was discontinued in March 2019, and only the new interactive version is being shipped.



  • Clear and bright buttons
  • Makes sounds and flashes eyes to confirm instructions when sequencing
  • Memory of up to 40 steps and pause commands
  • Robust design
  • No confusing degree turns to program
  • Open-ended learning device
  • Small and compact


  • Why Bee-Bots in Classroom?

    • Introduces kids to sequencing, estimations & control
    • Helps in understanding the directional language
    • To think and plan for sequence repetitions
    • Understand algorithms
    • Plan, Wireframe, Write & Debug programs
    • Learning from Failures, of what, where & why it went wrong
    • Encourages motor development skills

    Instant Audio & Visual Feedback

    In modern era of instant gratification, it’s important for kids to have a real-time audio & visual feedback through robots. Bee-bot makes it possible with child-friendly, durable and attractive design as well.

     

    Increased Freedom & Creativity

    Kids can program the robot to take 15cm steps and then turn left or take a 90 degree turn; it’s all up to kids to program it as they wish. Such freedom help kids to explore their creativity explore their untapped potential, increase in cognitive abilities and focus.

     

    Blends in Kids Curriculum

    Bee-bots can be easily blended in to current curriculum & can be used for an imaginative role-play too. Within a limited space, kids get to explore a new fun world where every kid gets together and work together to have more fun and achieve desired goals.

     

    Supported Surfaces - Floor & Desk 

    The robot works on all the surfaces, be it floor or even desks. So that kids can either group together to play with it on a desk or use floor for a bigger play area and more fun!

     

    Rechargeable Robot

    It’s a rechargeable robot, so you don’t have to spend multiple times for buying costly 3AA batteries. With a one-time investment on batteries, kids can enjoy their time with robots daily! Recharging Bee-bots is pretty straight forward and takes minimal time.

     

    Technical Charging Details


    For the first charge or when the battery has been discharged for a long time, it may take up to 12 hours to fully charge the robot batteries. On a fully-charged battery, the robot can give approx 8 hours of normal usage & 2 hours of continuous use. It’s designed as an educational floor robot providing maximum learning benefits to small kids & a fun learning environment.

     

    Warranty

    With a 1-year warranty, you don't have to worry about getting it damaged. It's durable enough to last for years, but we have got you covered just in case if the product fails to deliver up to standards.

     

    Sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot through its paces. Directional keys are used to enter up to 40 commands which send Bee-Bot forward, back, left, and right. Pressing the green GO button starts Bee-Bot on its way. Bee-Bot blinks and beeps at the conclusion of each command to allow children to follow Bee-Bot through the program they have entered and then confirms its completion with lights and sound. Children want to use Bee-Bot over and over and are inspired to enter ever more creative and complex command sequences.

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  • Bee-Bot Dimensions: 15.2 x 15 x 8.2 cm
  • Bee-Bot Rechargeable Robot with USB cable (supplied)
  • Bee-Bot Item Weight: 318 g
  • Suitable for kids ages 3+
  • Rechargeable Bee-Bot Educational Robot
  • USB Cable
  • Each set of command cards contains:
  • 16 FORWARD cards
  • 16 BACK cards
  • 16 LEFT cards
  • 16 RIGHT cards
  • 8 PAUSE cards
  • 8 GO cards
  • 8 CLEAR cards
  • Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot Community Mat
  • 3D Community Construction Kit contains 15 boxes that may be assembled into "buildings" along with pre-printed stickers to apply to create 12 different community institutions.
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    Q-1 What is the distance of one unit of Bee-Bot?
    One unit is equal to 6 inches, 15 centimeters, of 1 length of the Bee-Bot.

    Q-2 How many commands can Bee Bot hold?
    The Bee-Bot can hold up to 40 commands at one time.

    Q-3 How do I clear the Bee-Bots memory?
    Select the X key to clear what ever commands have been entered into the Bee-Bot.

    Q-4 How do I turn the sound off?

    The switch to turn the sound on and off is located on the bottom side of the Bee-Bot. 

    Q-5 How Do I Charge the Bee-Bot?

    Note: The robots need to be charged before first use.

    Make sure the Bee-Bot is turned off. The Bee-Bot will not charge if the power and sound are on. The power switch and the sound switch are located underneath the robot. Turn both off when charging or when storing the robot.

    The Bee-Bot can be charged using a USB cable connected to USB charging plug or connected to a USB port on a laptop or desktop.
    1) Insert the USB cable into the charging socket located on the underside of the 'bot.
    2) Connect the other end to a spare USB port on a desktop, laptop or a USB charging plug.
    3) If you have the Docking Station or Six-Bot USB charger, then place the Bee-Bots into the docking station and connect the power cable.
    4) One eye will light up GREEN to show that the battery is charging.
    6) The GREEN light turns OFF when it is fully charged.

    Q-6 My Bee-Bot won't charge

    1.Make sure the Bee-Bot is turned off before charging. The Bee-Bot will not charge if the power switch and sound switch are on. The power and sound switch are located underneath the robot. Turn both off when charging or when storing.

    2. Try disconnecting and then carefully re-connecting the battery. Often this can correct a usage interruption. If that does now work try switching batteries with a Bee-Bot that doesn't have a charging issue.

    To disconnect and re-connect or switch a battery do the following Open the battery compartment by unscrewing the screw (which has a special design to conform to European regulations–you just need to find a tool that works, perhaps an allen wrench or the blunt tip of a pair of scissors). The screw is triangular and is on the square panel on the bottom of the Bot. Disconnect the battery and then reconnect it. If that does not work try switching the battery with one from a Bee-Bot is charging. This will determine if the problem is with the battery or the Bee-Bot.

    Troubleshooting Tests:

    These simple and quick troubleshooting tests as listed above when done by the customer (or their eager and helpful students) usually solve Bee-Bot movement and battery issues.


    Q-7 Care and Feeding of your Bee-Bot

    1) It is best to use the Bee-Bot on the floor. Using them on a table is not recommended as they may run off the edge and fall off which can possibly damage the bot. For example, a soldered wire could break or come loose.

    2) Do not push the Bee-Bot once the go button has been selected. Pushing the Bee-Bot while it is executing a program can strip the gears, or jam the wheels. The robots are an amazingly effective tool which develops and strengthens the students' logical thinking abilities by their learning how to make the robot move on its own. They are not designed to be used as a race car or a toy.

    3)Please review the How Do I charge the Bee-Bot section on this page.

    Q- 8 What is the best way to maximize the Battery Life?
    Battery life depends on how the batteries are handled. Their life can be reduced by both over-charging and under-charging. Bee-Bot batteries are lithium ion batteries and in general should be treated similar to cell phone batteries. You should put a full charge on a battery and then use the device until the battery has run out and then charge it again. That will give you the longest life (just like your cell phone). The batteries should not just be left charging for days, for example.The robots should not be left on the charger between sessions. NOTE: Charge the robot prior to the very first time using it. The robots should not be left on the charger between sessions.

    Q-9 Does My Bee-Bot Have a Warranty?
    Yes it does. Merconnet (aka Bee-Bot.us), is the official distributor of Bee-Bots and not the manufacturer.

    The manufacturer warranties Bee-Bots to be free of manufacturing defects for up to a year from purchase. Manufacturing defects do not include user errors or damages, which can occur if the robots and their batteries are not properly cared for. Manufacturing defects typically show up almost immediately, not after a long period of use.


    Q-10 How can I order a new battery for my Bee-Bot?

    Replacement batteries are available only for Bee-Bots sold by Merconnet. Before purchasing a replacement battery, make sure to test the battery by the directions above, under “My Bee-Bot won't charge”.

    Q-11 Were is the power switch for the Bee-Bot?

    The power switch is located on the bottom side of the Bee-Bot. 

    Q-12 What is the battery located?

    The battery is located on the bottom of the Bee-Bot. 
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