Ludobot

Ludobot refers to two distinct types of robots associated with education and entertainment robotics:
* A **DIY child-resistant robot** designed and documented on Hackaday.io, featuring elastic belt-driven mechanics, targeted for hobbyists and STEM education.
* An **educational programming robot** known as LudoBot, supported by a block-based Android application used in K-12 classrooms for teaching coding and robotics.
DIY Ludobot
The DIY Ludobot was first published in 2019 by a Hackaday.io user under the alias "invent2main". The goal of the project was to create a robot that could withstand rough handling from children, using simplified mechanisms like elastic belt drives instead of gears.
Features
* Constructed from 3D-printed components (wheels, pulleys, frame)
* Uses 2× geared DC motors and 2× SG90 micro servos
* Rubber-band (elastic) belt drive system
* Compact, modular design aimed at low-cost STEM education
* Example application includes robot soccer with ping-pong balls
Educational LudoBot
A similarly named robot, LudoBot, is an educational robot tool used in K-12 programming instruction. It is supported by an Android app that uses block-based (Scratch-like) programming to control the robot’s sensors, movements, and LEDs.
Features
* Programmed via drag-and-drop interface on Android app
* Supports sensor input (line following, gyroscope, touch)
* LED indicators and sound output
* Intended for primary school classrooms in STEAM education
Reception
Both Ludobot variants are niche and primarily discussed within maker or educational technology communities. As of 2025, no major third-party reviews or academic studies have been published regarding either version's impact or widespread adoption.

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