Robotics - Smart Machines
Entertainment
This app is the “brain” of the models you build with Robotics: Smart Machines
- Rating
- 2.4
- 244 ratings
- Downloads
- 61.9K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 29
- 2025 · v1.3.5
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About Robotics - Smart Machines
For use with the engineering kits “Robotics: Smart Machines”, “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition”, and “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” by Thames & Kosmos.
This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models.
App Features
• Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection.
• Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward.
• Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor.
• Programming mode lets you script and save programs.
• Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit.
• A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses.
• Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model.
• Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features.
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Suggestions, feature requests, or questions?
We look forward to your feedback!
Mail to: [email protected]
Updates and news on www.thamesandkosmos.com
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This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models.
App Features
• Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection.
• Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward.
• Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor.
• Programming mode lets you script and save programs.
• Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit.
• A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses.
• Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model.
• Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features.
*****
Suggestions, feature requests, or questions?
We look forward to your feedback!
Mail to: [email protected]
Updates and news on www.thamesandkosmos.com
*****
What’s new
Version 1.3.5 · Updated September 29, 2025
Updated API Level to ensure the App being compatible with newer Android versions
User reviews
This app s the best
This is stupid! I wasted my time building this and it wouldn't even move.
it's good for the robots and it's simple and easy to use.😶
This app is awesome, especially on the remote control mode!
Slandering sensing risks
I got the robot to move and said wow!the app didn't download fast but...it was good
Frequently asked questions
What engineering kits is this app compatible with?
This app is compatible with the engineering kits "Robotics: Smart Machines", "Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition", and "Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition" by Thames & Kosmos.
How can I connect to my models?
You can connect to your models via Bluetooth connection.
What can I do in remote-control mode?
In remote-control mode, you can directly control the models' two motors forward and backward.
What does the visual display in remote-control mode show?
The visual display in remote-control mode shows object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor.
What can I do in programming mode?
In programming mode, you can script and save programs.
How many preloaded programs are there?
There are seven preloaded programs for the "Robotics: Smart Machines" kit, eight preloaded programs for the "Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition" kit, and eight preloaded programs for the "Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition" kit.
What can I program using the visual programming language?
You can program motors, sounds, and pauses using the visual programming language.
Can different program segments be set to run at different times?
Yes, different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model.
How can I learn how to use all the programming features?
You can use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features.
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