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A customisable, self-build, affordable robot which offers children the chance to design, 3D print, build and then control their first functional robot.

Otto is available as a 3D printable robot or as a pre-made, ready to build robot.

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Take programming further, earlier!

Get started with the basics of electronics, engineering and coding, extending functionality by customising the robot through 3D design and expansions.

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Create

Design and 3D print your own Otto!

Customise everything from functionality and colours to style, adding functionality using Otto’s range of 3D printable features. 3D printing templates and guides are available online!

Otto is available as a 'Creator Kit' to allow students to 3D print the outer parts or as a 'Builder Kit' to simply open the box and start building!

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Connect

Build your Otto from scratch, including the electronics!

Learn the basics of electronics and engineering to complete your Otto build, following clear instructions and learning about each stage as you go along!

Clear instructions are provided which can be used in lessons, presented in a clear, logical and visual way.

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Code:

Experience 3 coding experience: Control, Blocks and Text

With accompanying teacher resources, youwill be led on a coding journey, mastering computational thinking and perfecting your grasp of block coding.

Using these, your Otto can be controlled and programmed using Python and C++ coding language, to truly become a tech creator!

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NEW! Otto Expansion Packs

OLED Screen to display faces, data, messages, numbers , games and more

Colour LED matrix for RGB retro pixel graphics, emojis, facial features, light effects and text!

MP3 Player and speakers with integrated buttons and a switch for direct control of voice and music files

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Emote.

Tactile attachments to add new dimensions to your code: Push button to activate commands. directly, rotational knob to change actions in analogue, step rotational knob to input various commands and an accelerometer to initiate actions with a shake!

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Interact.

Sense.

Scientific sensors to explore the environment around Otto:

Sense sound levels, measure temperature and humidity, respond to light level and intensity and collect data on speed and direction of movement.

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Teaching Resources for Otto

We offer free access to a huge range of teaching resources, including lesson plans, teacher guides, slides and worksheets to kick-start your use of Otto in the classroom.

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Lesson plan document from HP Robots with overview, materials, and approaches for building an Otto robot in a classroom lesson.

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Lesson Plans & Teacher Guide

Teacher can begin using Otto in the classroom straight away, with teacher guides for each lesson to guide your learners through the creating, building and programming journeys with Otto. Each is mapped to the national curriculum standards and guide the teacher clearly through each learning objective.

STEAM enabled!

Activities incorporate all aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Lessons are packed with fun and engaging things for learners to do.

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Lesson Presentations and Slides

Slides are available to accompany your lessons, beautifully designed, editable and ready-to-use. Available in PDF form for easy printing and distribution.

Community

Join Otto’s Discord community by clicking here to keep up to date. HP will share knowledge and give support to robot builders, beginners and educators. Find out more about 3D printing, electronics and programming with like-minded robotics enthusiasts!

Worksheets

Get your classes engaged and keeping a record of their active learning with ready made worksheets to fit in with the lessons and slides.

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Otto Creator Kit

£94.17 (£113.00 inc VAT)

The creator kit allows you to 3D print the body parts of Otto, opening up a wide range of colours, customisations and expansions such as roller and bumper.

Builder Kit

£108.66 (£130.39 inc VAT)

Get straight into building your Otto with premade body parts, as well as all of the electronic components needed to kick start your robotics journey.

Diagram of kit components including color lights, circuit board, two motors, rechargeable battery, ultrasonic sensor, USB-C cable, three wire cables, four wire cable, ball bolts, long and short screws, screwdriver, tires, line following sensors, body parts with labeled top, bottom, bracket, face, middle, caster, two wheels.