Learning Resources Artie Max The Coding Drawing Robot, STEM Toys for 8-12 Year Olds, Kids Learn Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python & C++, Ages 8+
Take coding to the max with Artie Max!
Take creative coding to the max with new Artie Max the coding drawing robot. Artie Max brings coding and STEM learning to life by converting the code programmed in the simple user interface (UI) into real line drawings in up to 3 different colours. With Artie Max, kids code designs in five real coding languages – Blockly, Snap!, JavaScript, Python, and C++. Then Artie Max draws them on paper using the 3 on-board markers. If kids can code it, Artie Max can draw it! Artie Max is the ideal way to introduce children to real programming while they express their creativity. Ages 8+.
Learn to code through fun, creative activities
It’s easy to get started with Artie Max. Beginners can use the pre-programmed designs, and the drag and drop coding options, Blockly, Snap! or Artie Max’s own UI. Young coders also have the choice of the text-based programming languages JavaScript, Python, and C++.
Children use a tablet or computer (sold separately) to programme their design on Artie Max’s UI, set Artie Max on a sheet of paper, and press Run to see Artie Max draw. A simulation mode is available to preview designs and debug if needed.
Artie Max has cool extra features including 3 on-board markers, a rechargeable battery, LED light-up eyes and mouth, emotive sounds, smart sensors, and line-detection. Ages 8+.
No Internet Needed!
Artie Max has its own Wi-Fi server so there’s no internet needed to code and draw with Artie! Start coding in minutes with the simple setup and watch Artie’s light-up eyes and mouth change as it draws.
| Dimensions: | 15.49 x 19.3 x 21.08 cm; 880 Grams |
| Model: | 1126 |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Colour: | Multicolor |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Age: | 8 – 14 years |
| Assembly: | No |
| Colour: | Multicolor |
| Material: | Plastic |
We only just started playing with Artie so can’t really judge the sturdiness, but so far it’s a great toy and a hit with our 8 year old daughter! The setup is pretty simple, just make sure whichever device you use (no mobile phone as that would make it super hard to code on) only connects to Artie and doesn’t autoconnect to your home WiFi. Other than that everything works as it’s supposed to. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve!
This is a great toy to get children interested in coding. Coding always comes across as quite complicated but it can be very simple if the tasks you’re trying to program are simple.
Artie is great at showing you the basics and then slowly introducing more and more. The main purpose of this robot is drawing pictures and you’re supposed to ‘teach’ it how to draw the pictures you want it to. We do this by coding and telling the robot where to go, when to stop, etc.
It starts off simple where you’re basically drawing things around to make it do simple actions. Not much ‘coding’ there per se but it shows the basic concept and get children understanding what coding is all about. We’re giving instructions to a machine and, if done correctly, it will do exactly what we wanted it to.
You have options from beginner (dragging blocks, etc) to advanced where you actually start working with ‘real life’ coding using Javascript and Python.
A lot of the action is actually carried out on a smart phone or tablet but the robot itself is really well made and it is actually quite fun. Even as an adult, I had a go with the kids, and it was quite interesting to slowly learn and figure out what to do so Artie paints a picture you designed.
An excellent learning toy that will come across as a really fun activity for kids to do alone or even together with drown-ups. Would recommend.
This is definitely more than a toy, it really is a learning toy.
Artie looks pretty cute. He moves smoothly and lights up. You can quickly become attached to it!
It’s easy to connect to the dedicated app via WiFi. The app is intuitive and easy to use – kids get into it very quickly.
You don’t need to know coding to start playing with it – you can do some pretty basic stuff like getting it to move around without using complicated code.
However, for the budding coder it’s an excellent way to try things out and learn how different codes work, from the simpler Blockly and Snap! through to proper codes Java, Python and C++ for the real techies.
He won’t draw you a masterpiece – the accuracy of drawing is a little iffy, but it’s great fun to play with and experiment. He’s clever: the pen he holds doesn’t have to draw a continuous line, you can program him to lift the pen, move around, and then draw some more.
This is a really sturdy robot and easy to set up. Artie is very cute and my son was very excited to get started with him. As an 7 years old there are currently limits as to the level of coding he can achieve but he has already surprised me with what he can do!
There are lot of different programming languages you can use, so it actually lasts your children a long time. If you have a child that is intrigued by both design and technology then this would be perfect.
Arrived in a nicely branded box, excellent gift.
Artie the Robot is actually bigger than it looked in pictures, really well made smooth moving robot with changeable LED lights for eyes and mouth.
Quick start up by using pre-program designs feature on Artie Max APP (select ARTIE MAX U!). Connect to device using WIFI.
Perfect introduction to coding and STEM toys, already set up with 5 different coding scripts : Blockly, Snap!, Java, Python and C++. Best way to learn is trial and error, Robot has simulation mode to show you what you have programmed.
I mainly use now to follow my commands and move around as part of my family, so ratifying when code works. Code can start off with just a couple of lines and commands but can grow infinity.
Overall, if you want to get your child in coding Artie is great for beginners and developing skills as they learn more.
I would recommend this product.
I was excited to review this product due to my own interest in coding. I’m currently completing a Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions, one recent module introduced us to the coding language of Python. In my experience the best way to learn a language is by making the projects engaging – Artie its a good example of how to engage children with learning a new language.
In programming Artie you learn the basics of coding, with tasks getting progressively more in-depth as you step up to the next level. I was excited to see my program come to life in a drawing, a child would would feel pride in the fact that at they’ve programmed Artie to draw an image or a word & be able to show that drawing to family.
As Technology becomes ever more advanced and a part of every day life, coding is a skill which will will be useful to learn for the future. This STEM toy is a great start to building skills and confidence.
here are a few different coding robot toys out there for kids these days but this is certainly one of the more user friendly and well constructed ones. The results of drawing on paper means kids get a great deal of satisfaction.The options for creativity are relatively extensive, yet simple enough not to grow frustrated and dismiss quickly.
This can connect to almost any phone, tablet or computer via its own dedicated wifi, where you just connect to it, instead of the Internet, to the robot. The app is very easy to operate even for a youngster. There is plenty of stuff to do and operate through.
The various options for programming are very much in sections between beginner, intermediate and advanced. The beginner as mentioned is more than easy enough for kids to follow. The advanced mode introduces real coding languages like Javascript, Python, and C+, making this legitimately educational while keeping the fun art element.
Artie is actually slightly larger than expected. Everything is very well made and thought out. You will have access to tutorials and demos, and the Guide is as clearly written and easy to follow as any I’ve ever seen.In addition to it being a well-designed robot from a physical perspective, this also did a great job from a connectivity, software, and app perspective. It doesn’t require an Internet connection, which is best (and safer) for a kid’s toy.
All in all, one of the better coding toys I’ve seen.
well-judged tech-toy that manages to be cute and quite fun but also has some depth for kids (or adults) that want to learn basic programming skills.
Put simply, Artie can draw any pattern or word you can programme into him and you even get a choice of methods and scripting languages to use.
He comes with 3 felt-tip pens but you can use any that fit — they need to have a quite thick barrel so he can grab hold of them — and he can be programmed to lift/drop the pen onto the paper surface below, so you don’t have to draw everything with a single continuous line.
First of all it’s cute in a sort of Darth Vader crossed with Eva from Wall-e way. You can program it to use seven on board sounds, and you can change the colour of each segment of it’s eye and mouth, so it can be quite expressive.
It’s a drawing robot and to be entirely honest it doesn’t always draw the most accurately, but most of the time the kids just have it driving and moving around, even carrying stuff (like Moshie Monsters) in the clear pen compartment. So the drawing is more of a secondary function as far as we are concerned.
For me where it’s stand out is that aside from the default drag and drop language it has know and useful programming languages on board, like Python and Javascript and even C++ for people who want to get really technical.
Also really like the connecting method. Instead of a dedicated app, which can be buggy, this can connect to almost any phone, tablet, or computer via its own dedicated wifi, where you just connect to it, instead of the Internet, to communicate with the robot. The app, for lack of a better term, is built into the robot. Once I showed them once, my kids could do it themselves, and you don’t have to worry about, especially younger kids, being on the wider web without supervision.
The various options for programming—beginner, intermediate and advanced—are useful, and the advanced mode introduces real coding languages like Javascript, Python, and C+, making this legitimately educational while keeping the fun art element.
Instead of just the usual proprietary drag and drop “coding” options most of these sorts of toys offer, that this explores real coding language makes it seem a lot more useful and even suitable for a classroom setting. There are also pre-programmed options to demo what Artie can do instantly, to help keep kids interested.
All in all, one of the better coding toys I’ve seen.
This coding toy is fantastic combining your child’s interests in coding, art, and frankly just having a cute little robot to do their biding.
Easy to set up. Easy to use.
Artie is actually slightly larger than expected. Everything is very well made and thought out. You will have access to tutorials and demos, and the Guide is as clearly written and easy to follow as any I’ve ever seen.
You can code in five languages plus Artie’s own. I would have liked to have seen the Guide go deeper on the languages, but I assume that will all fall into place as we work our way through the options.
I’ll report back if we have any issues. But so far? Fantastic! Brilliant!