The world of robotics just got even more diverse with Bo and Yana by play-i. Don't know what they are? Well, then, this may fascinate you. These are robots designed to teach the basics of programming to kids as young as 5 year olds. This creation is a mastermind of Vikas, a graduate from IIT Kanpur who has worked for Amazon Payments, Google wallet and founded Jambool. He has built 10 generations of iPods at Apple, Mikal from Frog Design who holds over 20 patents: Saurabh. With the video and prototype released, this California based startup has already raised $1,443,125 in just 30 days. The reservations are still open. So what exactly does Bo and Yana do, one may wonder.
Well for that, have a better look at their names. Bo is short for Robot. So basically it's a robot that can be programmed to do a lot of things by the means of a Smartphone or tablet. The programming used is basic and can be understood by kids as well. The visual programming languages used are Scratch and Blockly. Yana on the other hand is short for 'You Are Never Alone' and that's an appropriate name as it's pretty much of a story teller to keep your kids entertained. These robots can detect each other and that opens up the option of playing hide and seeks with bots. Smartphone can be mounted on Bo, giving it even more options for programming; a wide range of accessories can be connected to it to enhance its functionalities.
Those who have got the chance to try them during the testing stages are extremely happy with the product. Parents feel that with this, they can finally get their child to divert from television and cartoons and start learning while having so much fun at the same time. Technology and programming is going to be an important aspect of your life no matter where you go. It's not just for those who want to think of computer science as a career at some stage of their lives. It is also for those who want their child to be acquainted with the basic problem solving skills.
After all application is the best way of learning and when programming doesn't form a part of the Indian school curriculum this can help people develop an edge. Even successful people like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg believe that programming practices need to be inculcated at young age. Through their 'Give a Robot' initiative, play-i wants this product to reach to even those who can't afford to buy it through the donations made on their page as the motto of the company "i-play lies in making learning accessible for children."
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