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Marty the Robot Kit

Introduction to Marty the Robot

Marty is a walking, talking, dancing programmable robot. Need I say more?

  • For ages 4 through high school. Adults like him too!
  • Great for skill progression:
    • Beginners & younger users: Start with code free & computer-free programming with color-block tiles
    • Block-based Programming: Easy drag and drop blocks let you dive deeper into programming.
    • Text-based Programming: Work your way up to Python programming for more advanced users.
    • Large collection of activities for all ages.
  • Check out 's website Robotical's website for more details.
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See Marty in action in this video:

Activities

This kit is pretty easy to get up and running with right out of the box. Here are the steps to get started:

  1. Quick Start Guide: Set up and get acquainted with Marty and choose your preferred way to code.
  2. Activity Library: Choose activities based on topic, coding environment, or challenge level.
  3. (Optional) Educator Guides: If you're with a school, check out these guides for Elementary and Secondary school.
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