Botley 2.0 the Coding Robot Activity Set by Learning Resources
Educational & STEM Toys
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Botley 2.0 is a screen-free coding robot aimed at children aged 5 and up, building on the original Botley with added features like looping commands and conditional coding. Sold as a complete activity set, it positions itself in the mid-to-premium end of early STEM toys, competing with Bee-Bot and Cubetto for classroom and home use.
Key Features
Screen-free design: all programming is done via Botley's remote control, keeping young children away from tablet dependency
Supports sequences of up to 80 steps, significantly more than the original model
Introduces looping and if/then conditional logic, concepts typically reserved for older coding tools
Includes over 40 activity cards, obstacle pieces, and sorting cards to structure play sessions
Detachable robot arms allow Botley to interact with and move objects in its path
Reacts to objects using infrared detection, enabling obstacle-avoidance challenges
Our Verdict
Botley 2.0 suits families and early-years educators wanting a tangible, screen-free introduction to real coding concepts. It offers genuine progression beyond basic sequencing. Those with older children already comfortable with tablets or visual coding platforms like Scratch will likely outgrow it quickly and should look at more advanced options.