Bee Waggle 3 Ways (Plus a Bonus Extension!)

Have you ever heard of the bee waggle dance? It’s a unique tool that honeybees use to communicate critical information with other members of their hive about the best flowers. It’s an amazing way to learn about animal survival and communication – and it’s so interesting to watch! So… what does the bee waggle dance […]

All About Artificial Intelligence

In today’s world, artificial intelligence and machine learning are constantly in the news, and we are surrounded by devices collecting and using data about us. At BirdBrain Technologies, we are dedicated to helping you provide hands-on, engaging, real-world learning materials to bring the very best to all students. Deep and joyful learning means digging into […]

Big Things are Coming!

Best. Weekend. EVER! This weekend we got to spend some time with the amazing team at Anthem Video, a video production company in BirdBrain’s proud hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. We’ve been working with the team at Anthem for the last few months to try and figure out the best way to showcase our unique and […]

Teacher Highlight: Eric Fogle, Jump Scare Expert

Educator Eric Fogle has been using Hummingbird Robotics with his 600 middle school students for the last four years. He loves how the Hummingbird is both approachable for young students and challenging for more advanced learners with Python or Java text-based coding. “Once you can get the kits working, you’re only limited by your imagination on […]

Designing Biomimetic Robotics with TERC and the Hummingbird Kit

We’re thrilled to tell you all about a brand new curriculum created specifically for the Hummingbird Kit by our friends at TERC and the Center for Engineering and Outreach at Tufts University: BioRobots – Designing Biomimetic Robots! Designing Biomimetic Robots is an interdisciplinary learning curriculum that integrates science, engineering, and computing to engage students in biomimicry design challenges. In Designing Biomimetic Robots, students: […]

Animate Your Pet with the Hummingbird Kit!

A Hummingbird Bit sits, connected to the power pack, with the micro:bit displaying a happy face on its LED array. A servo motor is plugged into the Bit controller. The Bit is connected to a cutout of a plump orange tabby cat.

Turn your beloved furry (or feathered!) friend into an interactive robot with the Hummingbird Robotics Kit! The Hummingbird Robotics Kit is so versatile, it can animate anything… even your beloved pet. This project can range from a beginner to an advanced level, depending on what you choose to include in your robot and program.