INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Lego Mindstorms have paved the way for many programmable toys
And Austrian startup Robo Wunderkind is building a new kind of Lego-like programmable kit
Bank and multiple business angels.Compared to many programmable toys out there, Robo Wunderkind is still a Lego-like building kit
dumb robot into a connected one
In addition to the usual sensors, such as proximity sensors, motion detectors and light sensors, the company also has some more
You can put a tiny camera in your construction, use an IR blaster and receiver and program a tiny LED screen.But the best part is that Robo
Wunderkind also sells Lego adapters so that you can put together a sophisticated robot that uses both Lego bricks and Robo Wunderkind
modules.
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The company has two different apps in the
The first one called Robo Live lets you control your robot in real time
shines because you can put together simple algorithms by arranging virtual blocks in the iPad app
But Robo Wunderkind seems more accessible and good way to try robotics before switching to Arduino and Raspberry Pi when your kid grows
up.The company successfully raised a little less than $250,000 on Kickstarter back in 2015
You can now buy a starter kit for $250
Advanced and professional kits will also be available soon.
