EARLY STEM SKILLS: Botley helps your child learn early STEM skills while playing and having fun. He teaches kids to code with active, screen-free play that's perfect for promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills
READY RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX: Botley is ready to code right out of the box! Have 5 AAA batteries and a Phillips screwdriver nearby and this coding robot will have your kid coding in minutes with code games, creativity and fun (3 AAA batteries for Botley and 2 AAA for the remote programmer)
77-PIECE ACTIVITY SET: Coding robots are great at learning new things, so Botley comes with a remote programmer, detachable robot arms, 40 coding cards, 6 double-sided tiles, 27 obstacle building pieces and a starter guide with coding challenges
SCREEN-FREE: Botley features completely screen-free coding: no phone or tablet required. Botley's easy-to-use remote programmer sends commands and gets him rolling. Coding for kids has never been easier
SMART LOGIC: Botley has the ability to detect objects in front of him and avoid them. He can also follow looping commands, take on obstacle courses, and follow black-line paths. He even has hidden features to unlock
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Description
Meet Botley, the code to fun! As the newest member of the Learning Resources family, Botley the Coding Robot is here to introduce coding in an easy, friendly way. Children as young as 5 can learn to code with Botley, and with his advanced features, he can grow with them for many years to come. Botley is ready to use right out of the box, so he will have kids coding in minutes (plan ahead: Botley requires 5 AAA batteries, not included). Botley is also 100% screen free; no phone or tablet required. Explore Botley's advanced features and code him for up to 80 steps, with 40 more you can discover. He can also follow looping commands or be programmed to go around objects with if/then logic. Turn on the black-line follow mode and set up a path for Botley to travel. Botley even has hidden features to unlock! Botley includes a 77-piece activity set, which includes coding cards, detachable arms, interactive obstacles, and code games that are ready for endless hours of fun and learning.
Learning coding with Botley helps kids foster creativity and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills!
Dimensions (Overall): 6.2 inches (H) x 9.1 inches (W) x 9.1 inches (D)
Weight: 3.2 pounds
Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Numbers
Material: Plastic
Battery: 3 AAA, Required, Not Included
Warranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 80340580
UPC: 765023029352
Origin: imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9.1 inches length x 9.1 inches width x 6.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.2 pounds
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Return details
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Botley the coding robot has captured the hearts of many young guests, providing an engaging introduction to programming concepts. With its intuitive design, children can easily learn coding logic while having fun. The robot comes with a variety of accessories and challenges, making it a versatile educational tool. However, some guests have experienced issues with durability and functionality over time, which may affect long-term enjoyment.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars
249 star ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars with 249 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
20 January, 2026
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
We still love Botley!
We bought Botley for our son when he was 4 years old, nearly five years ago, and he still loves to play with it. It's intuitive and very easy to use, allowing kids to start learning about programming logic.
Pirapomba
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2 out of 5 stars
24 November, 2024
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Fun while it worked
We enjoyed Botley for a few months until it began veering & continuously spinning left. We've tried turning off/on, replacing batteries, but it doesn't respond to commands anymore.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 2 years ago
Oh no, sorry to hear that! Please visit us on our Learning Resources site under the “contact us” page and we will be happy to take care of this right away!
Cecil
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2 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2024
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.co.uk
Loved it while it worked
Sad that it broke.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 2 years ago
We're very sorry to hear that your Botley The Coding Robot has broken. We'd love the chance to put that right and send you a new one. Please can you email customerserviceuk@learningresources.com.
MNdy
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2 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2023
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Disappointed
Botley only spins on one wheel now. It was really fun for my 6 year old while it lasted but quickly broke. Super disappointed.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
So sorry to hear that! Please provide us with your order number and we will be happy to take a look at this and help out.
Sad Mom
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1 out of 5 stars
3 December, 2022
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Not worth it
Played with 2 times and broke it won't work anymore disappointed 5 year old
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear you had a negative experience with this product. We would be happy to help you with this. Please reach back out to us and we will be happy to get this taken care of.
Disappointed child
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2 out of 5 stars
28 July, 2022
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Great while it lasted
Botley was a gift. We loved this product. It's a bit boring for my 7 year old but my younger kid absolutely loves Botley. Unfortunately we now are dealing with an upset child because he wants me to fix it and other than replacing batteries I have no idea what to do. Botley doesn't respond to his remote any longer. We had it maybe one year before it stopped working. Consumer guarantees in Nz is only 12 months so no point going back to the person who gifted it to find out the supplier. Now it's just a useless toy never to be played with again. Very sad.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 4 years ago
So sorry you are having trouble pairing your Botley! We are happy to help; please email us at: info@learningresources.com
NZ mama
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4 out of 5 stars
8 July, 2022
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Great buy!
It's a nice robotic coding toy!
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2 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2021
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
good concept, bad execution
My kid uses the product, but it isn't really coding as it advertises. It was a good idea but it wasn't executed properly
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 5 years ago
Sorry to hear your having issues with this, we would love to help if needed. Feel free to reach out any time.
golfman012
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5 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2021
Yes.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased Botley for an Easter gift. It is one of my favorite products of Learning Resources.
Jeannia
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1 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2021
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Not recommended. Can't reset robot.
Unfortunately this product consistently produces errors and malfunctions.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 5 years ago
We would love to help you with this, please reach out to us. Look forward to hearing from you.
Michael W
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1 out of 5 stars
15 January, 2021
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Terrible quality
Great idea, terribly disappointing quality that renders the great idea useless - it veers to one side, strongly, so that whatever you program it to do doesn't translate. Will be trying to return to store.
1 reply from Learning Resources team - 5 years ago
No need to return, let us resolve this you. Please contact us at 800-222-3909 and we would be happy to help.
Reece
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2 out of 5 stars
7 October, 2020
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Won't buy again
I used Botley in my class with 8yr old learners for team work and problem solving. They love it and so do I. The problem I have is that Botley does not turn 90 degrees. He turns at 87-88 which makes it difficult to complete a maze as he does not run in straight lines after turning.
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2 out of 5 stars
19 April, 2020
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Not as advertised
This toy is fun just be aware it states to accept 80 commands we couldn't get ours to accept more than 40 we tried multiple times. I tasked my child with a simple task of going around an object and then back around backwards. This would minimally take 36 steps they couldn't do it so I said let me see if I can. Since I thought it was a little more steps than the minimal I programmed it with 45 commands to take it safe and not run into the object. It kept saying it had reached the end or too many commands. I am guessing they have it with two memory modules 40 commands each and you can only hit the second register with a repeat command which isn't 80 commands that is still only 40 with an option to run it again. This should be stated as I was thinking 80 commands could lead to some challenges but 40 really limits the replayability.
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2 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2019
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
One wheel won't turn.
I ordered this set for my kindergarten class and after only a few uses one of the wheels will not turn. The wheel gets stuck on that one side and then Botley can't move. Fun while it lasted, but for the price it was very poor quality not to last longer than a few days. Very disappointed in this product.
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2 out of 5 stars
10 April, 2019
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Good idea but let down by final product
It's a great idea but i am left feeling let down and frustrated. It is simple to use and instructions are easy to follow. My 5 year old can easily handle it but after a short while becomes annoyed due to the fact that it doesn't go in a straight line (veers to the right) and therefore if programming a longer move (10+) it goes off course. It's very frustrating for her as she is programming the correct moves but has to try and fix that fact that it doesn't go straight. If it was better made or the parts (especially wheels) were accessible then maybe we could tighten the wheels as they have a wobble, which I believe is causing it to veer to the side during straight moves. Apart from this it is great and useful for leaning the basics of programming screen free.
Vietgibbs
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1 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2019
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Will not stop BEEPING!!
Poor product. Poor unclear instructions on use and remote beeps whenever we try to play with it. We have to take the batteries out to get it to stop!!
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1 out of 5 stars
2 February, 2019
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
Terrible Product
Terrible. Do Not Buy! There is no product support for this product and no way to reach anyone. We put together our robot and the remote just makes loud very obnoxious beeps and does not work. The only way to make the beeps stop is to remove the battery. There is absolutely no information anywhere regarding this. The information in the "booklet" is incredibly limited with NO troubleshooting section. This product is way to expensive to have issues. Lesson learned by my kids was to stay away from technology.
Hokie Girl
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5 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2019
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
I wish Botley existed when I was growing up
So, I bought this for my 2 year old daughter who is already showing an interest in "tinkering" with things. She watches me change batteries in her toys and takes my screwdrivers and imitates what I do. So, Botley struck me as a no brainer. When I took it out of the box, it was everything I expected it to be. The directions were clear and concise. I learned how to use it quickly and showed my daughter how to use the direction arrows and to transmit the program. At this point she is not sending Botley through any obstacle courses (obviously) but she does like to randomize the direction buttons she presses and then watch the results. I have no doubt this will serve me well for many years to come. Especially since I enjoy playing with it too haha
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5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com
I must buy the accessories kit for her birthday in February!
Botley was a great Christmas gift for my grand daughter! She attends a S.T.E.M. School and enjoys coding. She has had a great time working with hi My!
Pamela
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5 out of 5 stars
25 December, 2018
originally posted on Learning Resources, Inc.
Great for problem solving!
My 6 year-old son enjoyed learning how to use this right away.
