MotiBot Guide

Your MotiBot journey

  1. Build

    Build MotiBot stage by stage, one bag of parts at a time.
    Go to Build →

  2. Code

    Teach MotiBot new tricks with drag-and-drop blocks.
    Go to Code →

What's in the box

MotiBot Complete

  • Robot parts in the bag
  • BBC micro:bit V2
  • USB micro B cable
  • Battery
  • Quick-start card

MotiBot Kit

For families who already have a BBC micro:bit V2

  • Robot parts in the bags
  • Battery
  • Quick-start card

Missing or broken part? Tell us on the Help page

You'll need

  • A laptop or Chromebook with the Chrome or Edge browsers and a way to plug in the USB cable
  • Purple Battery
  • A clear table and a tray for small parts

For grown-ups

What do they make?

A fully programmable robot, which they construct from parts to a fully working robot.

What your child learns

Engineering, block coding in free Microsoft MakeCode, and problem-solving: test, debug and improve.

This site

The guide is for MotiBot owners. The password is on the quick-start card in your box.

Safety: adult supervision recommended during building. Not suitable for children under 3 years: small parts.