EdScratch
7.3#3 in robotics education softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Virtual Robotics Toolkit
6.0#22 in robotics education softwaremacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | EdScratch | Virtual Robotics Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Grange, South Australia, Australia | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Integrations | The maker describes EdScratch projects and programming challenges used with the EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit. | The download page lists EV3 Software as required for programming EV3 robots, and LEGO Digital Designer and LDraw All In One Installer as required to build custom robots. |
| Purpose | EdScratch is a Scratch-based, vertical drag-and-drop visual programming language for Edison robots. | The toolkit lets users build, program, and simulate LEGO MINDSTORMS robots. |
| Support | The maker provides tutorials, troubleshooting FAQs, a warning-message guide, and contact options for support. | The documentation offers learning materials for different skill levels and links to an official forum. |
EdScratch plans
- EdScratchFree
Virtual Robotics Toolkit plans
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
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.
Pick Virtual Robotics Toolkit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.