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Brand: MatataStudio
Smart robot that grows from block-based coding to Python and AI
Complete your purchase:
Age
8-12
Batteries
No batteries required
Projects
75 activity cards + 18 challenges
Guide
Challenge booklet
Soldering
Not Required
Coding
MatataCode app — Scratch & Python
VinciBot is one of the most comprehensive coding robots for children aged 8-12. From simple block-based coding to Python programming and AI, it grows with your child for years.
Most coding robots include 5-10 projects. VinciBot includes 93+ structured activities plus unlimited creative projects. That's months of learning before your child even explores on their own.
VinciBot is the only robot in this price range that seamlessly progresses from visual block-based coding (like Scratch) to real Python programming. Then it goes further with on-device AI and IoT projects.
Created by MatataStudio, specialists in educational robotics since 2017. VinciBot aligns with international STEM standards (CSTA, NGSS, ISTE) and is designed for curriculum use.
VinciBot includes Tiny Machine Learning — artificial intelligence that runs directly on the robot without needing the internet. Your child will train the robot to recognise hand gestures, identify handwritten letters, and respond to real-world conditions. This isn't simulated AI or a simplified demo — it's the same machine learning technology used in smartphones and self-driving cars, just made accessible for kids. When they program VinciBot to wave when it sees a thumbs-up gesture, they're learning the foundations of computer vision and neural networks. That's a genuine foundation for careers in AI, data science, and robotics.
VinciBot isn't just programmable — it's aware. Eight built-in sensors let it see, hear, and respond to its environment like a real robot.
Measures distance to objects for obstacle avoidance and navigation
Detects colours to sort objects, follow lines, and play colour-based games
Respond to brightness for light-following and environmental projects
Detects claps, voices, and music for sound-activated programs
1 transmitter + 2 receivers for remote control and robot-to-robot communication
Precisely tracks lines for maze challenges and drawing projects
VinciBot uses MatataCode — a free programming app for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Android tablets. Beginners start with colourful drag-and-drop blocks (just like Scratch) to make the robot move, light up, and play sounds. As your child gains confidence, they transition to Python — a professional programming language used at Google, NASA, and universities worldwide. The same robot, the same app, but now they're writing real code. By age 12, they could be programming AI models, building IoT weather stations, or creating games — skills that put them years ahead of their peers.
VinciBot includes 75 online lessons organised into 5 progressive levels (A through E) plus an 18-challenge activity booklet in the box. Here are some favourites:
Train VinciBot to recognise hand gestures and respond with custom actions using on-device AI
Program VinciBot to follow lines precisely and navigate complex paths using sensors
Create custom pixel art, animations, and emoji on the 18x6 LED matrix display
Use loops and geometry to draw shapes, patterns, and algorithmic art with a pen attachment
Compose songs with 21 instrument sounds and choreograph dance routines with RGB lights
Combine VinciBot with LEGO bricks to build custom robots, machines, and creative contraptions
After completing the 93 core activities, your child can create unlimited projects: AI gesture recognition, IoT smart home systems, algorithmic art, autonomous vehicles, and more.
See how children around the world are exploring coding, robotics, and creativity with VinciBot.
VinciBot grows with your child through expansion kits that unlock new skills and projects. Add the AI Vision Kit to explore computer vision, face recognition, and object tracking with a 180° flip camera — teaching AI concepts through hands-on experimentation. Or choose the Creator Kit with 434+ building blocks and DC motors to design custom robots, moving machines, and mechanical contraptions. Both kits include guided activities and seamlessly integrate with VinciBot's programming platform. These aren't just accessories — they're pathways to advanced STEM learning that keep VinciBot relevant for years.
| Age Range | 8-12 years (Grades 3-8) |
| Programming Languages | Block-based (Scratch-style) and Python |
| Sensors | 8 total: Ultrasonic, Colour, 2x Light, Sound, IR (1 transmitter + 2 receivers), Line Follower |
| Display | 18x6 LED matrix (128 white LEDs) + 6 programmable RGB LEDs |
| Audio | High-quality speaker with 21 musical instrument sounds |
| Battery | 1500mAh rechargeable lithium, 4+ hours runtime, USB charging |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth for device connection, IoT cloud capabilities |
| Software Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, iOS 13+, Android 8+ |
| Expandability | Compatible with LEGO bricks, Technic motors, third-party modules |
| Activities Included | 75 online lessons + 18 challenge booklet = 93+ total |
| Educational Standards | CSTA, NGSS, Common Core aligned. ISTE certified |
| Dimensions | Compact robot design (approx. 10cm x 10cm) |
93+ activities, block coding to Python, and on-device AI. One robot that grows with your child for years.
