Codeebots Brings Physical Coding Blocks from the Classroom to the Maker's Bench - Yanko Design

"At the heart is a set of magnetic tiles that behave like physical lines of code. Each tile carries a clear label and icon, MOTOR POWER, MOTOR SPEED, LIGHT COLOR, LIGHT BRIGHTNESS, SOUND VOLUME, or PLAY MUSIC, along with small number wheels for setting values. You lay them out on a table in order, snapping them together so the arrows line up. Instead of typing IF, LOOP, or DELAY, you drop in tiles that embody those concepts."

"For younger learners, that shift is huge. Kids from about four to twelve can create code with their own hands, without staring at a tablet. The base unit sends power and data through the snapped‑on tiles, and LEDs under the surface trace the program's flow. When something goes wrong, the light trail stops at the problem block, making debugging as simple as seeing where the chain breaks, tangible logic training that feels closer to building with bricks."

"There is also an AI layer behind the scenes. Codee talks about GPT tutors that act as a personal guide, explaining what a block does, suggesting what to try next, and celebrating small wins. For a child working through their first conditional or loop, that means there is always a patient voice ready to rephrase or nudge. For parents and teachers, it lowers the barrier to running robotics sessions without being a programmer."

Codee is a physical coding system built from magnetic tiles that act like tangible lines of code. Each tile is labeled with functions such as MOTOR POWER, MOTOR SPEED, LIGHT COLOR, LIGHT BRIGHTNESS, SOUND VOLUME, and PLAY MUSIC, and includes number wheels to set values. Users snap tiles together so arrows align; the base unit supplies power and data while LEDs trace program flow. Visible LED trails simplify debugging by stopping at the problematic tile. An AI GPT tutor explains blocks, suggests next steps, and offers encouragement. The same tiles support adult prototyping for robotics, 3D-printed parts, and LEGO integrations.

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