The coding & robotics kit for the innovators of tomorrow brought to you by Sony Electronics in conjunction with Sony Global Education.  KOOV comes with everything your child needs to start building robots, make them move with code and share them with other young inventors from across the globe.  

"KOOV blurs the line between learning and playing." - WIRED

• Build using colorful KOOV blocks
• Add sensors, actuators and much more for almost limitless robotic combinations
• Make the robot come alive by coding with the KOOV app
• Share robots with other KOOVers around the world.
• Perfect for those aged 8 and up

Combining this with a comprehensive, 30+ hour educational course focussing on coding, robotics and design, KOOV is the perfect place for children to enter this exciting space.

We all know that our children face an exciting future, with a demand for skills that may not currently be a part of existing curricula.  KOOV helps develop 21st Century Skills; creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication, setting them up with the kind of abilities they need for this ever-changing landscape.

"KOOV blurs the line between learning and playing." - WIRED

"What sets KOOV apart from many of the other robotics kits is the way it combines robotics, coding, teaching, building and sharing.

...KOOV does an excellent job of combining the digital aspect of coding with the physical aspects of building and watching robotic creations come to life." - HUFFINGTON POST

We've already heard the news about KOOV from Wired, Engadget, CNET, PC Mag, geek.com, Digital Trends, Geek Dad and much more.

Seven different types of KOOV blocks in seven different colors form the basis for each robot.

KOOV's drag and drop, graphical coding interface makes it easy for anyone to start coding robots.

With 23 different robot recipes and counting, KOOV's pre-designed, ready to build robots provide the perfect inspirational launchpad for young inventors.

KOOV had a successful release in Japan and China in February of this year.

KOOV isn’t just about building robots, it’s about understanding how they work and the processes you take to go from an idea to reality.  The Learning Course, part of the KOOV app, introduces young creators to the world of coding and robotics.

Step by step, children can learn new skills and abilities, rewarded with badges as they progress along their journey.  The course features over 30 hours of educational content and teaches children skills that they can use in and out of the classroom. 

After you have honed your skills in the Learning Course, go to the next level and share your ideas with a global community of creators.  Already, thousands of people from across China and Japan are sharing and remixing original robot recipes made by fellow KOOVers.

This secure social space brings a place for children to securely share their creations with other young inventors, providing a source of almost limitless inspiration.  KOOVers can view other robots and even download the code, letting them remix and remake ideas in their own way.

KOOV blocks come in seven different shapes and seven different colors, opening up a wide world of 3D building possibilities. The KOOV Learning Course 

Helping learners to think in 3D and develop spatial awareness skills, KOOV gives children the abilities to make real what they can imagine in their minds.  These two blocks alone have over 120 possible combinations!

Prior to launching at scale, the Sony Global Education team is looking to work with parents to gain feedback on KOOV and ensure out offerings are the best they can be.  Already, thousands of children across Japan and China are using KOOV, but we want to learn from the parents and children of the USA to make a great product even better.

In the lead up to the shipping date, the KOOV team will stay in contact with backers, providing them with updates and opportunities to shape the KOOV app before it's final release.

A key part of Sony's founding statement, made by Masaru Ibuka in 1946, was to promote science to the general public.  Since then Sony has been involved in a wide range of initiatives in Japan and across the globe, to promote science education.

Fast forward to 2015, when Sony Global Education was formed in Tokyo.  Aiming to connect the world with education, the Sony Global Education team developed KOOV as a way to encourage young boys and girls to enjoy STEM topics from an early age.  Recognizing that the skills needed in 20 years may differ greatly from what is needed today, KOOV helps children develop key 21st Century Skills, setting them up to become the innovators of tomorrow.

Sony's history of robotics, starting with Aibo and Qrio, means that Sony engineers have the perfect background to encourage the next generation to get involved in this exciting field.

Inside the box you can find all the blocks, sensors and actuators needed to build fantastic robots, while the KOOV app provides hours of coding and robotics education, block building guides and a whole online robotics community.

Free with every kit comes the KOOV app. Available for iOS iPad, Windows and Mac, the KOOV app helps set the scene for young inventors, giving them the skills, abilities and confidence they need to build their own unique robotic creations. 

• 23 Sony-designed, ready-to-build Robot Recipes (14 with the Starter Kit)
• 30+ Hours educational content with The Learning Course
• Easy to follow, 3D block building guide
• KOOV community - join thousands of junior robot engineers from across the globe in the Free Production area

KOOV is about more than just building robots.  The Learning Course, with 30+ hours of educational content, is the perfect launchpad into this exciting world, with no experience necessary.

Let's take a deeper look at exactly what the Learning Course includes:

...and not only that, but the KOOV Block Artist Course provides children with a toolbox of design-thinking skills, giving the ability to bring their imagination to life in 3D.

KOOVers will be joined on their journey with a Robot Friend, giving them help, advice and encouragement every step of the way.

Advanced Kit
The complete robotics, coding and design package .  With 302 building blocks and accessories, as well as 23 sensors & actuators, allowing you build all 23 KOOV Robot Recipes.  Comes with full access to the KOOV app, including robot/code sharing and the full Learning Course.  Comes complete with wheels and gears, letting you build a wide range of robot vehicles

Starter Kit
A great way to jump into robotics.  With 162 building blocks and 14 sensors & actuators, allowing you build up to 14 KOOV recipes.  Comes with complete access to the KOOV app, including robot/code sharing and the full Learning Course.  Containing only one DC motor, you cannot build any of the Robot Recipe vehicles.

The Starter Kit is a great way to jump into the world of robotics, while the Advanced Kit gives you everything you need to go to the next level and create even more complex creations, with extra blocks, sensors, LEDs and motors.

Each kit contains Robot Recipes to help spark off the creative process.  Enjoy 14 recipes with the Starter Kit, and a huge 23 recipes with the Advanced Kit, all designed in Tokyo by the Sony design team.

The KOOV Basic Kit is a great entry point into coding, design and robotics. Featuring fewer parts than the Starter and Advanced kits, the KOOV Basic provides an exciting way for your children to try physical computing for the first time.

After being released in Japan in February of this year, KOOV has already started to receive awards praising its industrial design and the intuitive, easy to pick up companion app.
KOOV was awarded the prestigious Good Design Gold Award from Japan and as well as the iF Design Award, praising KOOV's aesthetics, ease of use and industrial design.

Can children use KOOV on their own?
Yes. The KOOV app has been developed so that children can learn while playing on their own, as it explains the way to build blocks and coding in a concise and intuitive manner.

Can I enjoy KOOV even though I don't know how to code?
Yes. KOOV uses visual programming so that even beginners can quickly understand how to code. In the "Learning Course", you learn how to build robots and how to code step-by-step, so that even children with no previous experience can learn while having fun. In "Robot Recipes", we have pre-coded and pre-designed a wide range of run robots so that even beginners can instantly start enjoying KOOV.

In which countries is KOOV available?
Through this Indiegogo campaign, KOOV is only available to residents of the USA.

Do I need anything to use KOOV?
You will need three 1.5V AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, a Phillips screwdriver, and a compatible operating environment to run the KOOV app.

How can I contact the KOOV team if I have any questions?
You can contact us via info@koov.io  We're happy to answe whatever questions you may have.

What is STEM and how does KOOV teach kids about STEM?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Through KOOVs Learning Course, we provide children with over 30 hours of engaging STEM content, working as an introduction for many kids to these exciting fields.  

What operating systems is KOOV compatible with?
Windows: 7/8.1/10 64bit
MacOS: 10.9 and above
iOS: iOS 9 and above, iPad mini 4 and above, iPad Pro, iPad Air

How does KOOV connect with my computer?
Via Bluetooth on iPad or Mac, and direct USB with Windows devices.

How long do KOOV robots last on batteries?
This really depends on the number of sensor and actuators that you use,  The Alligator can work for a number of days without a re-charge, while a robot with two DC motors running continuously can last for around 45 minutes,

Can KOOV be used offline?
No.  KOOV requires an internet connection in order to keep progress and original recipes stored safely in the cloud.

Is the software free?
Yes,  There will be no further charges for any of the software or content mentioned on this Indiegogo campaign,

How can I contact you if I have a question not covered here?
You can reach us at KOOV@sony.com