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Thymio Suite

Thymio Suite connects computers and tablets to Thymio robots so users can program, configure, and update them.

Place
#12 of 26
Score
6.7
Thymio Suite's website

What Thymio Suite is

Thymio Suite connects computers and tablets to Thymio robots so users can program, configure, and update them. Its desktop tools include VPL, VPL 3, Scratch, Blockly, Python through the Thonny editor with a Thymio extension, and Aseba. VPL uses drag-and-drop blocks to help beginners create a first program in five minutes. Scratch can connect robot behavior with the Scratch stage and sprites. The product page describes Python programming as coming soon, while Python use through Thonny and the extension is documented. Desktop downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux; the offered version is 2.4.0. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android tablets, with VPL 3 and Scratch. Direct tablet connections require Thymio 2 or later. A free simulator supports collaborative access to simulated robots on the same network. The software is free, but connecting and programming a physical robot with the desktop download requires a Thymio robot. Documentation and frequently asked questions are available through the maker’s support center.

Good

  • Free software and simulator
  • Several desktop programming options
  • Mobile app supports iOS and Android tablets
  • Simulator supports same-network collaboration

Watch out

  • Desktop connection requires a Thymio robot
  • Direct tablet connection requires Thymio 2 or later
  • Python programming is described as coming soon

Who it suits

It suits learners and educators using Thymio robots, from beginners using block-based VPL to users exploring the listed programming options. Tablet users need Thymio 2 or later for a direct robot connection.

Verdict

Thymio Suite brings robot programming, configuration, and updates together with desktop, tablet, and simulator options. Check the tablet connection requirement and Python status against your intended setup.

Plans and prices

From Thymio Suite's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Thymio SuiteFreeDesktop software download; requires a Thymio robot to connect and program

The facts

Each one read from Thymio Suite's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Audience
Mobsya describes Thymio as an open-source educational robot and its learning journeys as intended for learners of all ages.checked 5 Oct 2001
Beginner programming
VPL uses drag-and-drop blocks to create a first program in five minutes.checked 5 Oct 2001
Programming languages
The desktop Suite provides VPL, VPL 3, Scratch, Blockly, Python via Thonny, and Aseba.checked 5 Oct 2001
Purpose
Thymio Suite lets users connect to, program, configure, and update Thymio robots from a computer.checked 5 Oct 2001
Python availability
The product page describes Python programming as coming soon; Python use is also documented through the third-party Thonny editor and a Thymio-specific extension.checked 5 Oct 2001
Scratch integration
Scratch programming can create interactions between Thymio, the Scratch stage, and Scratch sprites.checked 5 Oct 2001
Security and privacy
The maker’s website says necessary cookies are always enabled and third-party analytics cookies are stored only with user consent.checked 5 Oct 2001
Simulator
The Thymio simulator can be used for free and supports collaborative access to simulated robots by people on the same network.checked 5 Oct 2001
Software version
The maker’s download page offers Thymio Suite 2.4.0.checked 5 Oct 2001
Support
The maker’s support center provides documentation and frequently asked questions to help users resolve issues.checked 5 Oct 2001
Tablet connection requirement
The tablet setup instructions say Thymio 2+ is required to connect tablets directly to Thymio robots.checked 5 Oct 2001
Tablet support
Thymio Suite Mobile is available for iOS and Android tablets, and its two listed programming languages are VPL 3 and Scratch.checked 5 Oct 2001

Where it runs

Desktop platforms
The download page lists Windows 7–11 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, MacOS X 10.13–12, and Linux for Suite 2.4.0.checked 5 Oct 2001

The company

Founded
2010checked 28 Sep 2001
Headquarters
Chemin de la Ruyère 116, CH-1020 Renens, Switzerlandchecked 28 Sep 2001

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