Nov 29, 2018, 4:25:30 PM
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PACKAGING & DESIGN
Please tell us how you liked the design of the construction kit and the presentation of the individual components in the construction kit. What did you particularly like and what would you perhaps improve?
The packaging is well done. Everything was seating well in their place. However I was disappointed to see it came in a cardboard box, not the plastic bin described in the photos and videos. I also think it would be useful to have some printing material in there for instructions. As much as I love not wasting paper, something in there would be nice...
EXPLANATION OF THE BIONICS4EDUCATION kit
How well have we designed the explanation of the product range and building instructions? Are there elements you miss or would like to see better? Tell us about your impressions.
The website can be confusing. The Hexagons are cool looking, but hard to navigate. We don't like how you need to click through the entire pop up window to get to the proper pdf instructions. The videos that are shown are too quick and too far away to be useful. Also, the small differences in the prototype shown in the instructions and the version we have will be frustrating for some users.
BIONICS ANIMALS
How challenging was the assembly of the robotic animals for you? Were there many enlightening moments and surprises on the way? Were the artificial robotic animals in the construction kit able to convey to you the unique findings and optimisation strategies of our animal world and to translate them into technology?
Assembling the robots was fun and relatively strait forward. There were a few times when we got stuck, but then figured out what to do. It was cool and enlightening to see how the different robots functions. The kits definitely get the point across on how mixing biology and technology can lead to very interesting and beneficial results.
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION
Was the supplied technology easy to use? Was it a balance between ease of use and the need to get to know the latest technology? Have you had other experiences with similar technology that you want to share with us?
The physical technology is awesome, we loved how it is put together and functions. We did not like the webpage/app. It's way too limited. Would be amazing if it had the ability to code, or do block based coding. Or at least had more controls. For how cool the robot is, when you get to the controls it's a bit of a bummer due to how limited it is. A barbed fitting for silicone tube, or a beveled connection point will make it easier to put on. Kids are going to have a hard time putting the silicone tube on the body.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND EXPANDABILITY
How did you like the product Bionics4Education engineering kit: moving and gripping? Were you able to find additional help? Were the building plans helpful for you and were you able to use them directly? Does the material help to give your creativity its own drive? Could we motivate you to add your own contributions?
*label servo connectors on microcontroller and tell us which one to use in the instructions *say Don’t use http for website, otherwise it will not work *turn it on before fitting pieces together *More info on "Do we need to cut off ties?" *More photos/angles for each step for fitting
TOTAL FACT
What was the overall impression of our Bionics4Education kit for you? Do you think with our offer we can win educational institutions on the one hand, enthusiastic makers on the other hand for us and help to open up the important field of bionics? What can we do to make ourselves better known and to get your recommendation? In which media, communities and groups would you see the information about Bionics4Education?
We love it and would certainly love to have more! We are thinking the kit is good for groups of two. Larger groups can be made, but only if the kids are mature enough to have different roles. We do a lot of consulting at schools, with teachers, libraries and more. The biggest changes I see that need to happen to make this more widely available for most educators is: 1. The website needs to be more organized 2. The app to control the robots needs more functionality