Cue Robot Kit
Introduction to Cue
Cue is the robot with personality! Choose between four different robot Avatars who will help learners dive into coding through interactive chat activities, colorful code blocks, and more.
- For ages 11+
- Beginner to Advanced level options
- Interactive chat games (beginner)
- Block-based tutorials in Cue App (beginner to intermediate)
- JavaScript text-based coding (advanced)
- Easy to set up and play right out of the box
- Check out Wonder Workshop's website for more details.
Note: Make Wonder no longer sells Cue robot, but they are still supporting existing apps. No end support date was given.
If you're just beginning with the wonderful world of robotics, Get Started with the Librarian's Preparation Guide and Introductory Lesson Plan.
Request KitCNET shows you what you can do with Cue in this video:
Get Started with Cue
Libraries can help introduce people to the basic principles of robotics. We cannot expect to know anything and everything about robotics before venturing forth, but we can all learn by dong! This is true for educators and learners of all ages.
Step 1: Librarian's Preparation Guide
Start with the Librarian's Preparation Guide to learn the skills necessary to lead Cue robot activities in the library. By the end of this guide, you will:
- Understand what a robot is and identify real-world uses for robots.
- Understand the basics of the Cue robot and associated app.
- Know how to guide patrons through block-based coding using the Cue app.
- Know where to find additional resources.
Step 2: Teach it in the Library!
After learning how to use the robot yourself, try the Cue Robotics Introductory Lesson Plan, or go to the Activities page to explore ways to have fun with Cue!
Request KitActivities
Make Wonder offers two main activity collections that will still be supported through their platform, even though Cue is no longer being manufactured:
Applied Robotics Curriculum: These activities introduce design thinking concepts through Creative Writing, Game Design, and Innovation modules.
Cross-Curricular Library: Filter the Robots/ Accessories category to "Cue" to find relevant activities.
Request KitReal World Problems
When framed properly, Cue can help learners make connections between robotics and real world problems. This is a resource inspiration page showing different ways robots have helped us solve the world's most pressing problems. Use these as inspiration to design activities for your community.
- Types of Robots: The Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers shows us the kinds of robots that are out there and gives an idea of how and where they are used in the real world.
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: The World Economic Forum gathered a set of resources showing how robotics and AI are intertwined and impacting the world.
- Machines Will Do More Tasks Than Humans by 2025 but Robot Revolution Will Still Create 58 Million Net New Jobs in Next Five Years: Find out how the World Economic Forum predicts robotics will change our future.
- These Robots Can Be Useful to Your Everyday Life: Business Insider describes some novel applications for robots in our day to day lives.