Robotics - Smart Machines

This app is the “brain” of the models you build with Robotics: Smart Machines

Robotics - Smart Machines App

"Robotics - Smart Machines" is the essential Android app for controlling and programming robotic models built with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits by Thames & Kosmos. Connect via Bluetooth to utilize remote-control features, access visual distance readings, and explore a simple programming interface with preloaded programs tailored for specific models. Designed for interactive learning, this app enhances the robotics building experience with engaging programming capabilities.
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App stats

Users: 53,925
40
Rating: 2.50
(236)
Version: 1.1.7 (Last updated: 2024-11-13)
Creation date: 2015-07-30
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

For use with the engineering kits “Robotics: Smart Machines”, “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition”, and “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” by Thames & Kosmos.

This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models.

App Features

• Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection.
• Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward.
• Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor.
• Programming mode lets you script and save programs.
• Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit.
• A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses.
• Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model.
• Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features.



If your device does not meet the minimum Android OS requirements, email [email protected] for further support


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User reviews

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Pros
  • Once you learn how to use it, it works great.
  • The app works fine when it connects.
  • The building aspect of the robots is fun.
Cons
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues on Android devices.
  • App is buggy and often unresponsive.
  • Location permissions are unnecessary for Bluetooth functionality.
Most mentioned
  • Bluetooth does not connect or has difficulty connecting on Android.
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive.
  • User frustration with the setup process and app functionality.
User reviews
trash. very difficult to even figure out how to two sync. 1 android 1 iPad and 1 iPhone and none can connect to the system. Don't buy there stuff
by Tanner Langham, 2024-09-28

Once you learn how to use it, it works great. The robot shut off Bluetooth every 10s to save battery until it's connected. All we had to do was move the robot until the bluetooth connected.
by Autumn, 2022-01-17

It does not seem to work in Android, and just got this for Christmas for my son. Sad to see frustration and sadnnes after taking a good while building a robot. Any solution will be greatly appreciated
by Gustavo Gomez, 2021-12-26
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