UBTECH Robotics Introduces STEM-Friendly AstroBot Kit

UBTECH Robotics, the company that created the cutting-edge Alpha1 Series of humanoid robots, today introduced the unveiling of its newest Jimu Robot
offering, the AstroBot Kit. AstroBot Kit (click for video) is the first Jimu Robot Kit that builds
three distinct form categories: humanoid, anthropomorphic wheeled
vehicle and treaded mobile robot with grab and lift action.

AstroBot Kit furthers UBTECH’s commitment to
STEM (Science, Engineering, Math, Technology) learning with its most diverse
and immersive Jimu Robot experience to date.  Astrobot is an interactive building block system that combines
learning and fun as kids build, program and share their robot creations. AstroBot Kit delivers an entertaining
space-themed backstory explaining where the robots came from and how the humanoid
and vehicle characters combine to create the treaded mobile robot. In addition
to its real robotics features including five servo motors, tank treads and an
IR sensor, AstroBot Kit has traditional toy features not previously offered in
Jimu Robots, such as two 16-color LEDs and a speaker for lights and sounds to
bring the characters to life.

“AstroBot is an exciting new addition to the Jimu Robot family
that kids are going to love,” said James Zhou, Founder & CEO, UBTECH
Robotics. “It’s cute and personable face and design will appeal to both boys
and girls, and kids will enjoy watching AstroBot move seamlessly on its tank
treads.

AstroBot Kit is ideal for both the home and
educational sectors due to its variety of building outcomes, as well as its use
of sensors, lights and sounds that extend and enhance the coding and play
experience.

“AstroBot Kit is the perfect example of how
UBTECH is taking the sophisticated technology of real robotics and introducing
it to the pure fun, open-ended play and educational value of toys,” said Ronald
Teng, Managing Director, Ban Leong Technologies Limited, the exclusive
distributor of UBTECH Robotics in Singapore and Malaysia. “We’re excited to be
at the upcoming Maker Faire Singapore 2017 to introduce our Jimu Robot line to
the Maker scene as the next generation of technology-driven play and STEM
education.”

Jimu Robot teaches kids computational thinking and focuses on
the real world application of problem solving, expanding their understanding
and mastery of:

·  Logical, lateral & spatial thinking

·  Problem-solving & planning

·  Creative & critical thinking

·  3D hands-on engineering

·  Team building & cooperation

·  Trial and error experimentation

The Jimu Robot
AstroBot Kit has all the parts, connectors and servo motors needed
to build three characters – AstroBot, Astron and Rover. The kit
includes the Jimu Robot app with step-by-step 3D instructions including zoom
and 360 degree views to make building the robot easy. Once built, the app
features pre-programmed actions with Blockly coding and Apple’s Swift coding or
the ability to program your own actions to make AstroBot do almost anything. An
in-app joystick remote also lets you control your AstroBot on your iPhone and
iPad. Additionally, the app connects users to the global Jimu community to
share their creation or programming with Jimu Robot lovers around the world.
The JIMU Robot app for both Android and iOS is available free
for download.

·  5 Smooth Motion Robotic Servo Motors

·  397 Snap-Together Interlocking Parts & Connectors

·  1 Infrared Sensor

·  2 x 16 Color LED Lights

·  1 Speaker

·  1 Main Control Box

·  1 Long Life, Quick Recharging Lithium-Ion Battery

·  1 Recharging Power Adaptor

·  Quick Start Guide

Jimu Robot is a great way to engage kids in STEM curriculum
through robotics. The application of robotic functioning and programming will
get kids well-prepared for the future.

Jimu Robots were built from the ground up to specifically meet
the needs of STEM curriculum:

·  Science (physics,
electronics)

·  Technology (advanced
motors, sensors)

·  Engineering Arts
(building & creating, software-hardware interface)

·  Math (geometry, balance
and programming)

The AstroBot
Kit retails for SGD 299 and will be available now in major Singapore retailers such as TANGS (Orchard), Robinsons (The
Heeren), Harvey Norman, Courts Stores, Changi Airport Terminal 1, 2 & 3, Analogue+, iStudio, Newstead Technologies, nübox, Hachi.tech (online),
Lazada.SG (online), Popular Book Stores
and authorized dealers.

UBTECH Robotics line
of Jimu Robot Kits in Singapore also include:

To learn more about Jimu Robot, visit www.JimuRobots.com

UBTECH is exclusively distributed by Ban Leong Technologies
Limited in Singapore. Visit the company at www.banleong.com.sg

                                              Jimu Robots bring STEM Programs to
the Classroom

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