Ohbot App
OhbotApp2 is Windows software for programming and simulating Ohbot and Picoh robots, with or without physical hardware.
What Ohbot App is
OhbotApp2 is Windows software for programming and simulating Ohbot and Picoh robots, with or without physical hardware. Users can code with blocks or Python and use the simulator, curriculum library, and support for all Ohbot and Picoh models. The app includes AI authoring tools, speech recognition and speech tools, and GPT integration subject to subscription limits. A subscription provides GPT features without a separate OpenAI account, while extra token packs are available. Listed limits are 2,000 requests and 50,000 tokens monthly, 200 requests and 5,000 tokens daily, and 3 requests and 1,000 tokens per minute. Standard and Mega packs contain 150,000 and 1 million tokens. A short free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Licensing starts at £9.99 per month or £74.99 per year. One year of advanced features comes with Ohbot 2.2 and Picoh purchases; a 16-pack includes a site licence.
Good
- Supports block and Python programming
- Includes a robot simulator and curriculum library
- Works with all Ohbot and Picoh models
- Provides speech, AI authoring, and GPT tools
- Offers a free trial
Watch out
- Windows only
- No free plan is available
- GPT use is limited by request and token caps
- Additional GPT tokens require separate packs
Who it suits
It suits beginners, makers, and educators teaching primary, secondary, or university learners. It is intended for Windows users working with Ohbot or Picoh robots, or using the simulator alone.
Verdict
OhbotApp2 combines robot simulation, visual and text coding, and optional AI tools for classroom or maker projects. Its Windows-only platform and paid licensing are the main constraints to weigh.
Plans and prices
From Ohbot App's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| OhbotApp2 trial | Free | Short trial period without a licence; duration not stated |
| OhbotApp2 licence — monthly | £9.99 a month | 2,000 requests and 50,000 tokens/month · 200 requests and 5,000 tokens/day · 3 requests and 1,000 tokens/minute · Monthly |
| OhbotApp2 licence — annual | £74.99 a year | 2,000 requests and 50,000 tokens/month · 200 requests and 5,000 tokens/day · 3 requests and 1,000 tokens/minute · Annually |
The facts
Each one read from Ohbot App's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI features
- The app includes AI authoring tools, speech recognition and speech tools, and GPT integration subject to subscription limits.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Coding
- Users can program with blocks or Python.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Extra AI tokens
- Additional token packs are available in Standard Pack (150,000 tokens) and Mega Pack (1m tokens) options.checked 9 Oct 2001
- GPT access
- A subscription provides GPT features without a separate OpenAI account, and additional GPT tokens can be purchased.checked 9 Oct 2001
- GPT usage caps
- The product page states limits of 2,000 requests and 50,000 tokens per month, 200 requests and 5,000 tokens per day, and 3 requests and 1,000 tokens per minute.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Included licence
- One year of the app’s advanced features is included with Ohbot 2.2 and Picoh purchases.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Languages
- The Windows app includes multiple interface languages, and users can install additional voices and experimental language translations.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- OhbotApp2 is a Windows app for programming and simulating Ohbot and Picoh robots, and it can work with or without a physical robot.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Robot support
- The app supports and simulates all Ohbot and Picoh models, including headroll movement featured in Ohbot 2.2.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Site licensing
- A one-year site licence is included with a 16-pack purchase; other site licences start from £164.99 a year, with pricing depending on student enrollment.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- Ohbot provides a support ticket form and directs users to contact its support team for help with technical documentation and language installation.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Who it is for
- Ohbot describes its audience as beginners, makers and educators, including students in primary, secondary and university settings.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Chalford, Gloucestershire, UKchecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker history
- Ohbot was created by roboticist Mat Walker and primary teacher and ICT specialist Dan Warner.checked 9 Oct 2001
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