Super-cute robot bug gets $1.4M to teach kids to code. Ruth Reader @ruthreader. April 23, ... Dash created an iOS and Android mobile app to program the robots with, in place of the Arduino board.

The robot is based on a two-wheeled design with tank-style steering. Controlled by an Arduino Uno, the robot uses a Slamtec RPLIDAR sensor to help map out its surroundings.

The robot’s hardware was constructed in accordance with the Open Robotic Platform (ORP) rules. This included two DC motors, an UNO R4 Minima, a Bluetooth module, and an SD card.

By harnessing the power of 3D printing, servo motors, and Arduino programming, you’ll create a robotic arm that responds to your commands through a sophisticated software interface, allowing for ...