What age is Botley 2.0 for?

Learning Resources rates it for ages 5 and up. It fits early elementary kids best; older kids may want a robot with app or block programming.

Does it need a tablet or phone?

No. Kids program it with the included remote programmer, so no screen or app is required.

What batteries does it take?

It runs on AAA batteries, which are not included. You need batteries for both the robot and the remote.

How is Botley 2.0 different from the original Botley?

2.0 adds color coding, six-direction movement, light shows and 16 character modes, and it handles longer sequences of up to 150 steps.

What comes in the box?

The robot, remote programmer, detachable arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles and 27 obstacle-building pieces.

Can it follow lines and avoid objects?

Yes. It follows black-line paths and detects and avoids obstacles, which supports mazes and obstacle courses.

Where can I buy the Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0?

7 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Walmart, The Library Store, Wayfair, hand2mind.

Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 Price History: $63.44

Q: Where is the Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $63.44, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners generally rate Botley 2.0 highly as a first coding toy, praising how quickly young kids can program it without a screen. Common complaints are the battery requirement and the limited depth once kids master the basics.

What people mention

Screen-free codingPraisedOwners like that kids code with a remote instead of a tablet or phone.
Ease of usePraisedReviewers say young kids pick up the controls quickly.
Battery lifeCriticisedOwners note it needs AAA batteries and goes through them with heavy play.
DepthMixedSome say older kids lose interest once the basic commands are mastered.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe the robot as sturdy enough for regular play.

From Staples

Screen-free coding robot for kids ages 5 and up
Code by color, move in six directions, and put on a light show
16 fun interactions: transform into a train, police car, ghost, and more
Build coding sequences of up to 150 steps
Detects and avoids objects, follows looping commands, obstacle courses, and black-line paths
Built-in sensor lights up Botley in the dark

Shipping: Free delivery; deliver by Thu, Nov 19 to Fairfax, VA; pick up in store available
In the box: Botley 2.0 robot, Remote programmer, Detachable robot arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles, 27 obstacle building pieces

About the Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot 2.0

Botley the Coding Robot 2.0 is a screen-free coding robot for children ages 5 and up. Kids use the remote programmer to build command sequences, practice loops, and solve logic challenges. They guide Botley through mazes and obstacle courses.

Botley can code by color, move in six directions, and put on a light show. It has 16 interactions, including transforming into a train, a police car, and a ghost. Sequences can be up to 150 steps long. Botley detects and avoids objects, follows looping commands, and follows black-line paths. A built-in sensor lights Botley up in the dark.

The activity set includes coding cards, double-sided tiles, and obstacle building pieces for hands-on play at home, in classrooms, or during homeschool time. Batteries are required and not included.

Age range: Ages 5+
Power: AAA batteries (required, not included)
Dimensions: 6.3 in high, 3.36 in wide
Colors: Assorted
Max sequence: Up to 150 steps
Interactions: 16
Subject: Engineering and design (STEM)
Series: Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot
In the box: Botley 2.0 robot, remote programmer, detachable robot arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles, 27 obstacle building pieces