Roversa Robot: Low cost, Flexible, Multilingual Robot for Learning Computer Science in Elementary School and Beyond

Fall 2023 GGR Recipient

Eric Bredder (School of Education & Human Development)

Roversa is a low-cost, flexible robot that introduces students to physical, sequential programming skills with the ability to grow with the learner. The robot currently supports Spanish/English languages leveraging the popular micro:bit ecosystem so teachers and students can easily engage with this tool. Roversa is being piloted in Latin America and the United States. There are 50 devices being assembled in Colombia for testing and feedback. We are beginning to develop a refined circuit board for manufacturing to increase access, speed up production, lower the cost of the current device, and provide options for future expansion.