Rocksi
Rocksi is a browser-based simulator for programming a 3D virtual robot with blocks.
What Rocksi is
Rocksi is a browser-based simulator for programming a 3D virtual robot with blocks. It is designed with education in mind and can be used in school classes, university lectures, workshops and fairs. You can open it in modern browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Safari without downloading or installing software. The listed robot models include Franka, Niryo NED, Sawyer and Robotiq grippers. Rocksi runs on modern web browsers and lists iPhone, iPad, iOS, Android, Linux and Windows among its supported platforms. The project uses Blockly and JS-Interpreter for programming, alongside 3D libraries including three.js, cannon-es, urdf-loaders and xacro-parser. Its free plan costs nothing, and no registration is required; there is no free trial. Rocksi is associated with Robokind Stiftung in Hannover, Germany, which is identified as the responsible organization and data controller. Its privacy policy says server logs may include device and visit information, including IP address, and are normally deleted within seven days.
Good
- Runs in modern browsers without installation.
- Free plan requires no registration.
- Lists four supported robot models.
- Supports block-based programming.
- Offers mobile, desktop and browser platforms.
Watch out
- No free trial is available.
- Server logs may include IP addresses.
- Logs are normally deleted within seven days.
Who it suits
Rocksi suits learners and educators looking for a block-based robot simulator for classes, lectures, workshops or fairs. It may also suit users whose target robot is among the listed models.
Verdict
Rocksi offers a free way to program a 3D virtual robot with blocks in a browser. Check that its listed robot models and supported platforms fit your needs.
Plans and prices
From Rocksi's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Completely free; no registration required |
The facts
Each one read from Rocksi's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D libraries
- The software page lists three.js, cannon-es, urdf-loaders and xacro-parser among its libraries.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Education
- The maker says Rocksi was created with education in mind and can be used in school classes, university lectures, workshops and fairs.checked 8 Oct 2001
- License
- The software page links to the Rocksi source code repository, which describes the project as distributed under the MIT license.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says server logs may include browser and operating system details, visited pages, visit time and IP address, and are normally deleted within seven days.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy contact
- The privacy policy identifies Robokind Stiftung in Hannover, Germany, as the data controller.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Programming library
- The software page lists Blockly and JS-Interpreter among the libraries used for Rocksi.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Rocksi is a browser based simulator for programming a 3D virtual robot, similar to Scratch or Lego Mindstorms.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Robot models
- The homepage names Franka Emika and Niryo robots, while the software page also lists Sawyer and Robotiq grippers.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The homepage provides [email protected] for updates and feedback.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Browser access
- Rocksi runs in modern browsers including Firefox, Chrome and Safari, without a download or installation.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Hannover, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker
- The imprint identifies Robokind Stiftung as the responsible organization and gives its address as Appelstraße 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany.checked 8 Oct 2001
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