Exactly one year ago I posted a review of the Cue Robot from Wonder Works. Wonder Workshop sent me that Cue Robot for free to review and play with. They asked me to tell you all about the new features. So, what better day to give you my honest opinions of the updated Cue Robot then a year later! There have been some updates to share with you on this amazing little robot with personality. Four personalities, actually.
One of the new updates to the app is that all of the Cue Avatars are now free. I think they used to be $5 each. Each of the personalities are distinct and have different names. There are avatars Charge, Zest, Pep and Smirk. Each of their personalities are fun in their own way. We enjoy them all but I think that Eva likes Pep the best.
Cue can do so many things. You can drive Cue around like a remote control toy. You can chat with the Cue Avatar via text using the Cue App. You can code Cue to do simple as well as complex maneuvers. It is a great little robot to use to learn the basics of coding. You and Cue can also go on little missions together. Finding treasure and so much more. In the video below we are searching for treasure.
The updates make Cue more approachable (easier) for kids, and gives them more to inspire creativity:
- 40 new demos to help kids get started if they don’t know much about coding
- Added more challenges and missions
- In-app stickers and decorations – added element of creativity to personalize their app experience
- Avatars are now FREE!
Designed for age 11+, Cue is not only a witty robot with attitude but also the most sophisticated robot in the Wonder Workshop family. Choose your favorite avatar hero and set forth on an adventure that combines depth of programming, robotics, and personality.
Key Features & Benefit
Discover advanced robot technology
- Connect to mobile or web app via Bluetooth
- 3 proximity sensors for detecting left, right, and rear obstacles at multiple distances
- 3 processors and sensor fusion allows for precise mobility
- Dual motors and potentiometers supporting head pan and tilt
- 3 microphones for directional sound triangulation
- 2 powered wheels and encoders for driving on multiple surface types
- Speaker for built-in and custom sound playback
- 4 multicolor LEDs
- 6 ports for LEGO compatible Building Brick Connectors
Program and play with your robot using the Cue app
- Available on iOS, Android, Kindle, Chromebook, and Windows 10
- Meet four avatar hero personalities, each with hundreds of built-in phrases
- Program Cue’s motors, sensors, sounds, buttons, and LEDs
- Write code with Block, JavaScript, or our unique Wonder programming experience
- Instantly translate between block and JavaScript code
- Explore coding and robotics with 30+ in-app challenges and examples
- Customize your robot’s volume and name
- Access commands for Sketch Kit drawing accessory
- Create optional free email-based accounts to share devices between users
<>li>Build parallel behaviors and real time input-output systems
Classroom features for Chromebook and Windows 10
- Create free accounts for teachers and students using Office 365 or Google SSO
- Automatically sync programs to the cloud and access them across multiple devices
- Try any tutorial, challenge, and example for each programming editor at any time
Interactive experiences for iOS, Android, and Kindle
- Chat – Exchange text messages to discover each avatar personality. Explore 3 missions and encounter snappy answers, crazy memes, and jokes along the way.
- Control – Navigate tight corners or obstacles with direct control of Cue’s powered wheels and custom sounds. Seek, avoid, and explore with Cue’s intelligent auto modes.
- Avatar Showcase – Demo all four avatar hero personalities with Chat and Wonder
Box Contents
- Cue Robot
- LEGO® Compatible Building Brick Connectors
- USB Charging Cable
- Stickers and Warranty
Availability
- Makewonder.com
- Amazon.com (Affiliate Link)
- Apple Store (Quartz only)
About Code with Wonder
Wonder software is Wonder Workshop’s unique coding platform for kids. The software was designed for robots and helps programmers think about how robots make decisions based on sensor data and their current state. With Wonder, programming concepts become tangible and intuitive. Traceable paths of code help kids see and understand what their robot will do when and why, in a way that traditional code cannot. Wonder software also enables programming of multiple tasks for the robot to do in parallel and provides our innovators of tomorrow with an expressive, powerful, and fun tool for robots.
Stickers
Want to add flair and helpful hints to your state machine? Drag out the sticker icon from the bottom left menu and choose from 30+ Stickers to stamp on your program. Select from avatar icons, emojis, and more.
About Code with Block & JavaScript
Code with Block & JavaScript, powered by Microsoft’s MakeCode platform, provides users with a simple drag and drop block-based code editor as well as a more powerful JavaScript text editor. Programs in block or JavaScript are instantly translatable by tapping a single button.
Visit makewonder.com for more information.