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Brand: MatataStudio
Screen-free coding robot that sparks creativity and storytelling in preschoolers
Complete your purchase:
Age
3-6
Batteries
No batteries required
Projects
14 challenge missions + 5 double-sided interactive maps
Guide
Challenge booklet + quick guide
Soldering
Not Required
Coding
Screen-free physical buttons; optional Scratch
The perfect first coding robot for young learners. Designed specifically for preschoolers, Tale-Bot Pro makes learning to code as simple and playful as building blocks.
No tablets, no apps, no screen time. Young children learn best through tactile, hands-on play. Tale-Bot Pro uses physical command buttons right on the robot, making coding concepts tangible and age-appropriate.
Start with simple button coding at age 3, then progress to Scratch programming when they're ready. One robot supports years of learning, from basic sequences to complex loops and functions.
Built-in microphone lets your child record voices, create narratives, and bring their imagination to life. Interactive maps turn coding challenges into adventures through frog life cycles, plant growth, and more.
Research shows that screen-free programmable robots are more effective than screen-based coding for developing computational thinking in preschoolers. Children benefit from connecting programming concepts to concrete, physical objects — pressing a button to make the robot move forward reinforces cause-and-effect learning in a way that touching a screen cannot. Tale-Bot Pro is designed for children as young as 3, with colour-coded command buttons and LED indicators that make debugging intuitive and visual, no reading required.
Tale-Bot Pro is packed with features designed to engage, educate, and inspire creativity in preschoolers and early learners.
Record up to 30 seconds of storytelling per file — develop language skills and creative expression
Speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and more — perfect for multilingual learning
Includes washable markers — code the robot to draw shapes, patterns, and artwork
Build and customise with LEGO/DUPLO blocks — extend creative play beyond coding
5 double-sided themed maps with real educational content — life cycles, plant growth, and more
Built-in 1500mAh battery lasts up to 4 hours — USB-C charging, no disposable batteries needed
Tale-Bot Pro isn't just a coding robot — it's a storytelling companion. Your child can transform the robot with replaceable sides, attach wings and arms, and use the built-in microphone to record imaginative narratives. Pair the robot with double-sided interactive maps featuring themes like frog life cycles and growing plants, or use the blank maps for open-ended exploration. The drawing feature lets children code the robot to create artwork, combining STEM learning with creative expression. Research shows that this kind of cross-curricular play strengthens both computational thinking and communication skills.
14 challenge missions plus 5 double-sided interactive maps
Progressive activities guide children from simple movement commands to complex coding sequences. Each challenge builds on the last, introducing new concepts at a developmentally appropriate pace.
Learn forward, backward, left, and right
Learn: Sequential thinking, cause and effect
Navigate the stages from tadpole to frog
Learn: Science concepts, sequencing life stages
Code the robot through the stages of plant development
Learn: Biology concepts, sequential ordering
Code the robot to draw shapes and patterns
Learn: Fine motor skills, spatial awareness, geometry
Programme the robot to sing and dance
Learn: Pattern recognition, rhythm, creative coding
Combine construction with programming challenges
Learn: Engineering design, creative problem-solving
Plus blank maps for open-ended creativity, voice recording activities, multi-language exploration, and advanced Scratch programming when they're ready
See how children around the world are learning to code, tell stories, and explore with Tale-Bot Pro.
| Battery | Built-in 1500mAh rechargeable lithium battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours between charges |
| Charging | USB-C cable (included) |
| Recommended Charger | 5V/2A adapter |
| Maximum Commands | Supports up to 256 commands |
| Audio Recording | Up to 30 seconds per recording file |
| Languages Supported | 11 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Thai, and more) |
| Compatibility | LEGO/DUPLO block compatible via accessory sets |
| Material | Eco-friendly, food-grade material |
| Safety | Lead-free, sturdy and fall-resistant design |
| Technology | Smart OID interactive technology |
| Scratch Support | Yes — compatible with Scratch programming |
Screen-free coding with voice recording, interactive maps, and Scratch support. Designed for ages 3-5, no tablets needed.
