We own the BuilderBots kit and initially found it daunting to build by the sheer number of parts. Fortunately, the JIMU app has a very impressive user interface that makes navigating, building, coding, and play easy for kids and adults alike. Without the app's 3D building assisted functionality, it would have taken me days instead of hours to build. Don't get me wrong, it is still challenging to build, but as a STEM toy, I would be disappointed if it didn't challenge my daughter (and me). The Unicornbot Kit is no exception and she was super excited to build a purple unicorn, her two favorite things.
You can simply use the JIMU app to control the bot the same as you would a traditional remote control "car" via Bluetooth, but where it shines (as a STEM toy) is the coding aspect. Coding is complex, but the JIMU app breaks it down to simple commands. It also helps that they provide some pre-program actions that is already coded that you can go in and modify. If you are in need of further assistance with coding, you can use Blockly (the question mark icon) to get an explanation of commands/action trigger types.
Generally speaking, this is one of the more advance STEM toys my daughter owns and I would recommend going through the lessons under the Learn section of the JIMU app if this is your first bot. Kudos to UBTECH for developing the UnicornBot kit. Although my daughter enjoys playing with her BuildBots kit, she overwhelming loves her UnicornBot kit and plays with it more often. Thanks!
I bought this as a project for my 10 year old niece and she couldn't wait to get started. The step by step, 3D, 360 degree instructional app was very impressive . All the parts snapped together perfectly.
Great purchase!
I bought this to build with my 8 year old daughter, and was surprised and pleased with how much fun this was for us to work on. It was much like a kit of Lego's, following the instructions and putting it together with the help of the app - we both enjoyed this part. Once it was done and we started looking at the various pre-coded items that were in the app, and how it reacted, we dug into building some of our own. I don't think it was overly difficult to understand, or build, for her, it just took a little bit of trial and error.
This is a really 'fun' learning robot that we are both enjoying!!
I have to say that the UnicoronBot is the coolest thing I have ever bought my twin girls age 10!
They loved the building aspect of the robot as there is an app that guides them so they could do it independently and it gave them a great sense of accomplishment.
And the coding of the robot was something they have never done or seen before and loved it. They even told their science and computer teacher about it.
I struggled before to get them interested in STEM, as I gotten them a STEM coding toy before, but they weren’t interested. Finally I feel like this has motivated them in a positive way towards building and coding. It would be an amazing holiday gift and something they can do over winter break.
I got this as a gift for my little sister that is really into electronics, unicorns and robots. She’s going to love her unicornbot. I cannot wait to see the final result. :)
Feature Product
- Introducing a brilliant, buildable, codable robot from UBTECH robotics
- Learn to use Blockly coding to program your unicornbot's special color sensor using eight magical color cards.
- Program the magical horn with different colors to customize and personalize your unicorn creation.
- Create entirely new, custom actions with the prp (pose, record, play) function.
- No tools required - our 3D, 360° animated building instructions walk you through the steps.
- Includes 440 snap-together parts, 1 color sensor, 2 Smooth motion robotic servo motors, 1 DC motor, 1 Rag light-up unicorn horn, 1 main control box. Usb cable and quick start guide included.
- Free app! Works with both Android and Apple Smart devices. A compatible iOS or Android device is required, The JIMU app is not compatible with Kindle Fire tablets at this time.
- Jimu robot is the award-winning interactive robotic building block system for ages 8 and up. Awards include Tillywig 2018 brain child award, cues 2017 Innovation awards honoree, time to play magazine 2016 holiday most wanted list, and if a awards 2015 best of show.
Description
Create your own brilliant unicornbot, Thanks to the magic of Jim robot! This enchanted unicorn kit has everything needed to create a buildable, codable robot or invent your own. Download the free Jim app that has step-by-step, 3D, 360° instructions. The fun is extended with The blocks coding platform, allowing kids to build and code This legendary creature. Unicorns are Real -- build, code and share one today!
Finally an innovative and educational product designed for girls! I bought two of these for my 10 and 12 year old nieces. Of course, unicorns are all the rage, so they loved the designed, but their parents love that this “toy” is more than a “toy”. Their girls are spending time learning to code with this interactive unicorn. The only downside is that the unicorn is only offered in one color; making it difficult for two little girls to tell their unicorns apart, at first... they have since customized with their own style!
I usually don’t write reviews but I just wanted to say this toy is amazing.
I bought this for my goddaughter’s birthday who has Autism. She is 9 years old and highly functioning. This robot was simple and at the same time challenging enough to stimulate her thinking (to build it by using the ipad and also programming it to do what she wanted it to do). It was the perfect gift for her and we all truly loved seeing her learn and interact with it. I highly recommend it for girls of all ages and learning capabilities!
This was so much fun. I love legos and tech, this was the perfect marriage of the two. The app is really cool, instructions for assembly is easy to follow. I could imagine this being a great gift for even an older kid who enjoys building things and learning about programming.
Overall great for experienced builders 8and up looking for a challenge! My 8yr. Old daughter did well for the most part but my husband had to help her a few times! The directions are all on the app so once we figured the app out it was much easier. The connectors for the head and neck area aren't very good at holding up to the repetive movements the app demonstrates but we added longer connections and try to avoid nodding and ramming motions but it still occasionally falls off! Hopefully this can be resolved soon.
The purple unicorn robot is a great gift for many kids. It may be a challenge to build it, but the app comes with 3D instructions, which is super helpful. Building it was a lot of fun and the product looks great afterwards. It was a bit confusing with the coding as I have never played with something like this before, but it’s easy to learn and a good skills for kids if they want to go into coding. The unicorn also moves pretty well. Overall, great product!
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