He said it was much more likely Artie 3000 would be used to plant the seed of curiosity for coding in future generations.

Rather than spending ages explaining how he works… We made this video so you can see him in action for yourself! The free family-friendly online resources include downloadable activity books for maths, science/STEM, language and reading support, animals and geography plus printable worksheets , activity sheets and play-based learning ideas to keep children busy indoors.

The Artie 3000 is a nice toy and a nice creative tool that would tickle the imagination and creativity of kids interacting with it. Syd is almost 7, and she is a big fan of STEM so I knew she would love Artie almost as much as I do. We don't think much could go wrong with Artie besides maybe getting permanent marker on your kitchen table. Programs can first be tested on the online simulator, then set Artie free on a sheet of paper and watch as it draw!

However, as my results show, there is a bit of an accuracy issue (maybe I am doing something wrong), that affects the desired outcome.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). There’s a setup guide included with Artie, which is great for someone who is confident with computers. Four swappable, washable coloured pens are included and the innovative drawing simulator software allows coders to test their ideas before setting Artie down on paper.

Artie Max has cool bonus features including 3 on-board markers, a rechargeable battery, LED light-up eyes and mouth, emotive sounds, smart sensors, and line-detection.With four modes of play: pre-programmed shapes, games, art for colouring and free-form coding, children will love coding Artie to “tell” the robot what to do! He has been a great asset to our home learning and a welcome fun experience during these difficult times of lockdown. With four modes of play: pre-programmed shapes, games, art for colouring and freeform coding, children will love coding Artie to "tell" the robot what to do!