BugBotLab
6.7#7 in robotics education softwareFrom £12.42 a monthFree planWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | BugBotLab | EdScratch |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | The maker says the course runs in a browser and works on school laptops, Chromebooks and iPads. | The maker lists Chrome, Edge and Opera for Edison V3 computers, and Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Opera for V3 iPad and Edison V1/V2. |
| Headquarters | The maker lists its registered office as 103 Ouseley Road, Wraysbury, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW19 5JJ. | Grange, South Australia, Australia |
| Integrations | The School plan supports sign-in with school Google or Microsoft accounts. | The maker describes EdScratch projects and programming challenges used with the EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit. |
| Purpose | BugBotLab offers a Python course in which students write programs to drive a robot in a browser simulator or on BugBot hardware. | EdScratch is a Scratch-based, vertical drag-and-drop visual programming language for Edison robots. |
| 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. | The maker provides tutorials, troubleshooting FAQs, a warning-message guide, and contact options for support. |
BugBotLab plans
- FreeFree
- Teacher plan£149 a year
- Founding school School plan£495 a year
- School plan£595,795 a year
EdScratch plans
- EdScratchFree
Pick BugBotLab if…
BugBotLab suits schools and learners teaching or studying Python through robot programming. Its mixed-level curriculum and browser support fit varied classroom devices.
Pick EdScratch if…
EdScratch suits students aged 10 and up who are learning to program Edison robots, including those without prior coding experience. Teachers can use its lesson activities and teacher’s guide.