Dash and Dot

Dash and Dot are the coolest, cutest robots around and they are on a mission to help teach KS1 and KS2 aged children. Both robots are feature-packed and can be programmed with Android, iOS, Kindle and Chromebook devices. Dash robot and Dot robot come ready-assembled and require almost no set up. They even have built-in rechargeable batteries so getting going couldn't be easier.

Why use Dash and Dot in your primary school?

Dash, Dot and the apps that support them have been specifically designed for use in primary education. We appreciate that one of the biggest concerns with any school investing in Ed Tech products is cost, so if you are going to invest in hardware for use in your classrooms you need to be sure that you are going to get value for money. The best way to do this is to make a device that delivers learning outcomes across the school for children of all ages.

So who are Dash and Dot anyway?

Dash robot is ready-assembled, requiring almost no set up and it even has a built-in rechargeable battery so getting going couldn't be easier. But whilst it is easy to use and set up, Dash robot is really smart and is packed with features and sensors - it can drive around, move its head, detect objects around it, identify which direction a sound is coming from, record and playback sounds and communicate with other Dash and Dot robots.

Dot is Dash's companion and is the brains without the brawn! Whilst Dot doesn't have wheels to make it move, it has loads of cool sensors and can interact with Dash as well as being used as a stand-alone device. Dot can hear sound, light up any colour you like, know when and how it is being moved and communicate with Dash.

You can build structures using LEGO parts on both Dash and Dot by using the Building Brick Adaptors which are available separately.

Compatible devices

Dash and Dot can be programmed from iOS, Android, Kindle and Chromebook devices but please note that not all the apps are available on all devices.

* Go is not available on iPad Pro, please use the Wonder app controller on these devices

The following devices have been tested with Dash and Dot. Other devices may also work providing they have the minimum required operating system version and are Bluetooth 4.0 compatible.

Android (4.4.2+)	iOS (9.3+)	Kindle (5.1.2+)	Chromebook (71+)
Nexus 9, Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, 10.1, Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 7.0	iPad 9.7, iPad 3, 4, iPad Air 1, 2, iPad Mini 1, 2, 3, 4	Fire Kids Edition	Acer Chromebook R11 (C738T), Acer Chromebook Spin 11, Acer Chromebook 15 Model N17Q5
Nook, 8.0, 10.1, Kids Tab E Lite 7.0, Nabi 2S, Nabi DreamTab	iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 11, 12.9	Fire HD 6 (2014)	Dell Chromebook 13, Dell Chromebook 3380
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Tab S 8.4, 10.5, Galaxy Tab E 8.0, 9.6, Galaxy Tab E Lite 7.0, Galaxy Tab A 8.0, 9.7, 10.1, 10.5	iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, XR	Fire HD 7 (2014)	HP Chromebook 11 G5 EE
Galaxy S4, S5, S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus, S7, S7 Edge, S10e	iPod Touch 5G, 6G	Fire 7 (2015+)	Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga, Lenovo 300e
Nexus 5, 5X, 6, 6P		Fire HD 8 (2015+)	Samsung Chromebook Plus
LG G4, G5		Fire HDX 8.9 (2014)
Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL		Fire HD 10 (2015+)

The techie bit

Dash

Lights, sensors and media

Microphones	3
Speaker	1
Eye lights	12 white LED segments
Ear lights	RGB LEDs (can light up any colour)
Spotlights	RGB LED in chest (can light up any colour)
Tailights	Red LEDs
Transmitters	4 infrared LEDs
Receivers	2 infrared
Distance sensors	3 (with 300mm range)
Buttons	4

Movement

Max speed	1 m/s
Head tilt	25° up/10° down
Head rotation	120° left/120° right

Battery, power and connectivity

Playtime	Up to 5 hours
Standby time	Up to 30 days
Battery type	Built-in rechargeable lithium ion
Charging	Via Micro USB connector - can be connected to a computer or USB power adaptor
Connectivity	Bluetooth Smart 4/LE

Dot

Lights, sensors and media

Microphones	1
Speaker	1
Eye lights	12 RGB LED segments (can light up any colour)
Ear lights	RGB LEDs (can light up any colour)
Transmitters	4 infrared LEDs
Receivers	2 infrared
Accelerometer	Detects when and how Dot is being moved
Buttons	4