BugBotLab
BugBotLab is a browser-based Python course where students program a BugBot robot in a simulator or on BugBot hardware.
What BugBotLab is
BugBotLab is a browser-based Python course where students program a BugBot robot in a simulator or on BugBot hardware. The course lists 409 lessons, progressing from first code through vision and machine learning. Students join classes with a six-letter code and need no email address or account. It runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on school laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads. Teacher tools include live class viewing, progress tracking, a mark book, assignments, tests, certificates, lesson materials, and custom tasks. School sign-in can use Google or Microsoft accounts. A new teacher receives 30 days of School plan access without a card; after trial, one class remains free. BugBotLab says data is stored in London, deleted on request or after twelve months unused, and not sold or used to train AI models. Paid access starts at £249/yr.
Good
- 409 lessons from basics to machine learning
- Browser simulator for BugBot programming
- Students join without accounts
- Teacher classroom and assessment tools
- 30-day School plan trial
Watch out
- Robot hardware costs extra
- School plans are paid annually
- Robot shipping is stated for March 2027
- Free access keeps one class after trial
Who it suits
BugBotLab suits schools and learners teaching or studying Python through robot programming. Its mixed-level curriculum and browser support fit varied classroom devices.
Verdict
BugBotLab combines a structured Python curriculum with robot simulation and classroom administration. Its browser delivery and account-free student joining simplify school use, while hardware and paid school plans add planning considerations.
Plans and prices
From BugBotLab's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Lessons, simulator, competitions, class codes and live class view · one class stays free after trial |
| Teacher plan | £149 a year | One named teacher · any number of their own classes and students · excludes school view and school sign-in management · Paid yearly in advance by card; ex VAT |
| Founding school School plan | £495 a year | For schools committing before 31 December 2026 · First year; renews at standard price · ex VAT |
| School plan | £595,795 a year | Every teacher and student at one school site · includes school view · Paid yearly in advance; ex VAT |
The facts
Each one read from BugBotLab's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser support
- The maker says the course runs in a browser and works on school laptops, Chromebooks and iPads.checked 7 Oct 2001
What it does
- Buying
- Schools can pay by invoice with a purchase order or by card, and invoice plans do not renew without a new order.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Classroom tools
- Paid teacher tools include a live class view, progress board, mark book, assignments, tests, certificates, lesson materials and custom tasks.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Course
- The homepage describes 409 lessons covering topics from first code through vision and machine learning.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Data protection
- The maker says every school receives a signed data processing agreement, including during free use, and provides a pre-filled impact assessment.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The School plan supports sign-in with school Google or Microsoft accounts.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- BugBotLab offers a Python course in which students write programs to drive a robot in a browser simulator or on BugBot hardware.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Robot availability
- The BugBot robot is listed at £199 each or £999 for a set of five, ex VAT, with shipping stated for March 2027.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Security and data
- BugBotLab says class data is stored in London on Google Cloud, deleted on request or after twelve months unused, and not sold or used to train AI models.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Student access
- Students can join a class with a six-letter code and do not need an email address or account.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- The terms say support is available by email or BugBot Teach's problem-reporting feature, with replies within two working days and faster replies for paid plans in term time.checked 7 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- The maker lists its registered office as 103 Ouseley Road, Wraysbury, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW19 5JJ.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Maker
- The maker identifies itself as BugBotLab Ltd, a UK company founded by Dr Jerome Graves.checked 7 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- Every new teacher account gets 30 days of the School plan free, starting when the teacher makes their first class, with no card or order required.checked 7 Oct 2001
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