Cubelets: Small Robots Teach Big Science Lessons

Cubelets are small, smart modular robots categorized into sense, think, and act. Designed by Eric Schweikhart and his team at Modular Robotics, these robots are inspired by natural systems like insect swarms. Cubelets are simple cubes that, when combined, perform complex tasks, such as moving towards an object. The goal is to encourage kids to use computational thinking to solve scientific challenges. Manufactured in Boulder, CO, Cubelets aim to build confidence in future scientists and engineers. They are being tested in science museums and schools, with plans to expand to the marketplace.

What inspiration did the design of Cubelets draw from?

How do Cubelets help children develop computational thinking?