ELEKIT ELEKIT Follow (ELEKIT robot work kit programming follow for PaletteIDE 6-legged walking robot equipped with infrared radar)
[Features & Recommended Points]
●Expressive Emotional Performance
The dot matrix LED eyes and sound speaker allow the robot to express a variety of "emotions" such as happiness and surprise through light and sound. This makes the robot’s movements more engaging and appealing.
●Supports Full-Fledged Programming Environment “PaletteIDE”
Programming can be done through intuitive icon-based operations, and advanced features such as conditional branching and loops are also supported. It caters to learners from beginners to intermediate levels.
●Flexible LED Display
The 8×8 dot matrix LED can display alphabets, hiragana, katakana, kanji, numbers, and more, greatly expanding the scope of creative play.
●Pre-Programmed Actions
After assembly, you can immediately enjoy the robot even without programming. Tracking mode and exploration mode are preloaded, allowing instant interaction.
●Easy Assembly & Safe Design
No soldering required. Only a pair of nippers and a Phillips screwdriver are needed. With approximately 121 parts, it is suitable for ages 10 and up. Ideal for parent-child crafting activities.
●Program Transfer via USB
Connect to a PC using the included USB cable to upload programs from PaletteIDE directly to the robot.
●Multi-Platform Support
PaletteIDE is compatible with Windows (8 or later) and macOS. The dedicated software can be downloaded for free.
●Abundant Support Documentation
Manuals including assembly guides, programming guides, and troubleshooting instructions are available, along with comprehensive FAQs and support resources.
[Usage Scenarios]
●Combining Learning and Play
Perfect for teaching children programming basics through play. They can control movements, sound, and LEDs themselves, which stimulates creativity.
●STEAM Education & Independent Research
Ideal for school lessons or independent research projects involving autonomous robots and sensing technology experiments and presentations.
●Hobbyist Making
Suitable for adults who enjoy model building or electronics. This is a full-fledged kit that can be assembled and programmed to move as desired.
●Team Activities & Robot Contests
By using two units, one can be set to exploration mode and the other to tracking mode, enabling coordinated performances with multiple robots.
[Summary]
ELEKIT’s Programming “Folo for PaletteIDE” is a highly attractive robot kit that combines “cuteness” with “advanced robotics technology” through infrared sensors, dot LEDs, a sound speaker, and a unique six-legged structure. While assembly is easy, programming with PaletteIDE allows full control over appearance, movement, lights, and sounds, making it ideal for both learning and play. It provides a wide range of enjoyment for first-time robot builders as well as those experienced in electronics or programming, making it a highly recommended item.
