Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot, Coding STEM Toy, 45 Piece Coding Set, Ages 5+
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 11 ratings
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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.
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 - 1 year 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!
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 - 1 year 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.
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 - 3 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.
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 - 3 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.
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
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 - 4 years ago
Sorry to hear your having issues with this, we would love to help if needed. Feel free to reach out any time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
5 out of 5 stars
11 December, 2018
originally posted on Kaplan Early Learning Company
New Language
Coding is the new universal language, so much so that it is now being accepted in many states to fulfill a foreign language requirement. The Botley coding robot is a teaching tool and toy all in one that helps children gain early literacy in the coding language. This can excite curiosity and enhance learning which can be expounded upon throughout elementary, middle and high school. Botley is easy to use for young children and very engaging! I would definitely recommend Botley to teachers and parents!
4 out of 5 stars
14 August, 2018
originally posted on Kaplan Early Learning Company
Botley
My students are so excited to be able to use the Botley robot. Sad that I didn't have the batteries right away, but we'll get over it!
5 out of 5 stars
26 July, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com

easy to navigate.
easy to navigate.
5 out of 5 stars
23 April, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com

Perfect for teaching coding to our homeschooled first grader
As a homeschooling family, we seek out hands-on, screen free learning opportunities. We couldn't be more thrilled with Botley, the coding robot. Our 6 year old is learning beginning coding, and more importantly, learning that you may not complete the challenge on the first try, but sticking with it will lead you to success! What a wonderful, educational toy! I love that after I have taught her how to program Botley and set up challenges, she can use her creativity to design her own challenges and navigate through them!
5 out of 5 stars
21 April, 2018
originally posted on http://www.learningresources.com

Wonderful robot for kids !
What is not to like about this robot . It's a durable little guy that just keeps on going . Let me preface this buy saying that it's meant for younger kids so if you are buying this for a teen they probably won't be the age range for this HOWEVER my oldest son is 11 and is used to the lego mindstorm EVE 3 systems and he was impressed that for a robot geared towards youth that it has similar input and controls so it definitely helps younger kids with having the basic knowledge for more complex robots. Which I like because it's not just a button pushing toy but a learning tool. My 11 and 9 year olds were able to set the robot up for their younger brother and sister with ease . So the instructions were clear enough for children to even use it. Their 6 yr old brother which the robot was for figured out the controls fairly easily but needed a little help at first. My 3 yr old just pressed the buttons but still it beeps and moves so it was fun for her but I wouldn't let them use it just it was nice to see it took the abuse of a toddler and still kept trucking .