Is the loan program truly free?

Yes! Birdbrain Technologies will cover all shipping costs for the loan program. We’ll also replace any robots that break due to normal wear-and-tear during the loan program. The Finch is a robust robot, but we understand that students can get very exuberant when working with the Finches. Your organization will have to spend time training […]

How long can I borrow the Finch Robots?

Our standard loan is for 2 months – that’s generally 6 weeks of classroom time plus travel time. We do make exceptions for organizations that are planning on using the robots across multiple classrooms, teachers, or schools, and thus require more time with the Finches.

How many Finch Robots can I borrow?

We request that you use the Finches in pair programming, one Finch robot for every 2 students. Additionally, for every robot borrowed, we would like you to reach at least 5 students total. For example, if you have 3 classes of 20 students per class, you should request 10 Finches to reach your 60 total […]

What is the Finch Robot loan program and when can I apply?

BirdBrain Technologies’ Finch Robot loan program loans out the Finch Robot 2.0 to districts, schools, libraries, and other organizations across the United States. This free program is our effort to reach students who may not otherwise get the chance to program a robot during their normal school day. In the last 11 years we have reached […]