Jimu Robot is a brand of modular robotic building kits designed for young learners.
Jimu Robot was founded in 2014 by the Chinese company UBTECH.
The brand launched its first product, the Jimu Robot M1, in 2015 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Jimu Robot is recommended for children ages 8 and up, though younger children may also enjoy building with adult supervision.
No, Jimu Robot provides a block-based coding interface that does not require prior coding experience, though learners may eventually use more advanced coding languages.
Each kit is designed to build one specific robot, though learners may disassemble and rebuild their creations in new ways.
Jimu Robot kits may include sensors such as proximity sensors, infrared sensors, and touch sensors that enable robots to interact with their environment in various ways.
Yes, Jimu Robot is designed as an educational tool and may be used in classrooms to teach STEAM concepts such as robotics and coding. UBTECH also offers professional development and online resources for educators using Jimu Robot.