Evo - a small robot with a big personality
Do you want a fun robot to control that fits in your pocket? Would you like to get your children interested in computer science? Do you enjoy new technologies and want to try programming? Start with Ozobot Evo, it can easily do everything at once and even more. It is a smart toy and a well-thought-out teaching aid at the same time, suitable for hobby and school education across subjects and grades. The little bot is packed with functions, diodes, speakers and sensors, yet its battery lasts for an entire lesson. It can follow guide lines and execute coded commands drawn on paper, or it can do everything according to a simply created script that you program yourself in the intuitive OzoBlockly editor. Does it sound complicated? You don't have to be afraid of it at all. It is easy to control and can be mastered with ease by 8-year-old children and adults who prefer to avoid small electronics. And even preschoolers dare to take on the easiest tasks! From a young age, you can develop their creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, coding, and problem-solving skills.
Everything you need to get started with programming
In addition to the Evo robot, the starter kit includes a set of activities that will help you smoothly penetrate the secrets of programming. There is also a set of 5 washable markers so that you can start drawing color codes and your own intricate paths right away. The width of the marker track is adapted directly to the sensors of the little bot. This helps it navigate your routes and turns better and does not require frequent calibration. This minimal equipment, which you cannot do without at the beginning, is delivered neatly together in a spacious zippered case.
STEM teaching aid for modern schools
Evo will creatively introduce the world of robotics, computer science and programming to pupils and students of primary, secondary and higher education. In the Czech Republic, Ozobot is a very popular STEM aid for modern teaching of polytechnic disciplines. STEM is a concept focused on four disciplines – natural sciences (Science), technology (Technology), engineering (Engineering) and mathematics (Mathematics). However, do not look for a classic method of education behind it. On the contrary, it aims to solve real-world challenges and emphasizes critical and creative thinking. The playful Ozobot is ideal for this type of teaching. Imagine, for example, how a small robot counts the intersections it has traveled or randomly selects numbers and mathematical operations for pupils to perform with them. Or how during biology class it travels through a drawn diagram of the human respiratory system and helps children understand this basic physiological process.
Creativity is not left out either – when drawing the guide line and Ozocodes, you can let your imagination run wild, or equip Ozobot with your own backdrops and costumes. That is why we would not be afraid to call Ozobot a tool that belongs more to the STEAM concept of education. In addition to the subjects mentioned above, it also emphasizes the arts, not only visual, musical or dramatic. This may also include the ability to master language, formulate ideas and present them convincingly. Lessons with Ozobot can also include a discussion, during which students explain their steps, describe the problems they had to solve, and the methods that led to the completion of the task. The number of topics that you can cover from individual fields with the robot is extremely wide. AndThis is also being noticed by the professional community, which has awarded Ozobot with several prestigious awards in the fields of education and technology.
Two ways of programming
As mentioned, there are two ways for children and adults to code Ozobot Evo. To get started, you only need markers and paper to program it. Your task will be to draw black guiding lines for the robot to follow. On them, you will place color codes consisting of a sequence of red, green, and blue squares. These will determine the robot's direction, speed, start a counter or timer, or allow it to perform cool moves. There are plenty of Ozocodes that you can use to spice up your track. And don't worry - you don't have to learn them by heart. You and your children can always have an overview of them at hand. Do you take care of young children, for whom even drawing color-coded tracks might be difficult? Do you want to save on the amount of paper you use? You can expand the basic starter kit with a set of magnets that will perfectly represent them.
Another option is visual programming in the application or online block editor OzoBlockly. In this intuitive editor, especially older students can arrange individual blocks with movements, sounds, lighting effects, loops and timers, creating unique combinations. The complexity of individual actions is clearly divided into 5 levels, so that every little programmer can choose their own. You can then upload your original programs directly to the bot and let it translate them into action. The entire editor environment can now be switched to Python and students can also be taught to use this programming language. Whichever method you choose, you will practice your skills in creating sequences, commands, working with logic and strengthening your ability to solve problems in the form of a fun game.
Not sure if you can come up with interesting and sophisticated tasks for children to complete with the Evo robot after exhausting the included activities? Don't worry! There is an online library of lessons for educational institutions (in English). The lessons are marked according to difficulty and focus , and most importantly, more are added regularly! On the manufacturer's website, you can download and print ready-made mazes, race tracks, and an overview of color codes and commands . You can play selected games here without having to install applications or watch instructional videos. Another source of inspiration will be the fantastic community of educators who teach a wide range of subjects and share their own ideas and plans. The Ozobotí community is very active and constantly developing. Therefore, we can only recommend watching the webinars for teachers.
Summary of features
Starter kit of essential tools to get started with programming
Ozobot Evo, 5 colored markers, activity set
Support for the Ozobot Evo core app and others for smart devices
Connecting and programming in the OzoBlockly editor
Approved school supplies
Ideal for STEM modern teaching
Developing logic, creativity and problem-solving skills
Technical specifications
Bluetooth Low Energy (range 9.14 m)
Proximity sensors*
Optical sensors*
LED lights*
Built-in speaker*
Firmware update with new features
Wireless charging option
Rechargeable LiPo battery (charging time 60 min.)
*Program these and other Evo features using the Ozobot Blockly app!
Package contents
1 Ozobot Evo
1 charging cable
5 colored markers
Activity set
Protective zipper case
