Otto Starter Creator Kit - HP Robots START-C

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The HP Robots Otto Creator Kit is an educational STEM robotics kit designed to teach programming, electronics, engineering, and computational thinking through hands-on learning. The kit includes all the electronic components required to build the Otto robot, making it ideal for users who have access to a 3D printer, as the plastic parts are not included.

Designed for children aged 8 and above, students, makers, and educational institutions, Otto provides an engaging learning experience covering 3D design and printing, robot assembly, and programming. The kit is easy to assemble, requires no soldering, and supports a progressive learning path from block-based coding to Python and C++.

Key Features

• Educational STEAM robotics kit
• No soldering required
• Ideal for users with access to a 3D printer
• Block-based programming (Scratch/Blockly)
• Compatible with Python and C++ (Arduino IDE)
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Built-in sensors for interactive learning
• Programmable RGB LEDs
• High-precision servo motors
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook, and tablets through a web interface
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Educational Benefits

The Otto Creator Kit helps develop essential 21st-century skills, including:

• Computational thinking
• Programming
• Robotics
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Design Thinking
• 3D Printing
• Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• STEAM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics)
• Online library with lesson plans, activities and programs: https://hprobots.com/otto-robot/educators-zone/

What's Included

The kit includes all the electronic components needed to build the robot:

• Arduino-compatible main control board
• 4 metal-gear servo motors
• Ultrasonic distance sensor
• Infrared line-following sensors
• Integrated buzzer
• 13 addressable RGB LEDs
• 3.7V 1800mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• USB-C cable for programming and charging
• Phillips screwdriver
• Assembly guide
• Access to online resources, video tutorials, and lesson plans

Note: 3D-printed structural parts are not included in the Creator Kit. Link to parts here!

Technical Specifications

Skills Developed

• Programming
• Robotics
• Engineering
• Electronics
• 3D Printing
• Creativity
• Logical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Digital skills

Applications

Perfect for:

• Schools
• Robotics academies
• Makerspaces
• Fab Labs
• Science centers
• STEAM education
• Coding clubs
• Homeschool learning

Target Audience

• Children aged 8+
• Teachers
• Educators
• Makers
• Students
• Schools and educational institutions

Expandability

The Otto Creator Kit can be expanded with additional Otto modules, allowing users to add new sensors, displays, interaction modules, and movement systems, making it a flexible platform for continuous STEM learning.

Highlights

✔ Easy assembly with no soldering required

✔ Ideal for STEAM education

✔ Designed for use with 3D-printed parts

✔ Suitable for beginners and advanced programmers

✔ Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

✔ Expandable modular platform

✔ Includes educational resources and lesson plans

Package Contents

• Otto electronic control board
• Servo motors
• Ultrasonic sensor
• Line-following sensors
• RGB LEDs
• Rechargeable battery
• USB-C cable
• Assembly tools
• User manual
• Access to educational resources

Note: The plastic body parts are not included and must be 3D printed by the user using the design files provided by the manufacturer. Link to parts here!