Ari is a self contained easy to use robot with a large library of lessons.
Ari by Ozobot is an interactive robot that helps students learn coding and problem-solving through color paths and simple programming. Learners guide Ari through challenges, building creativity, logic, and STEM confidence in a fun, hands-on way.
Maker-STEAM Checkout Inventory
Ozobot ARI- Quantity 18
Age Recommendation
K-12
Tips
• Charge before sessions – Helps ensure consistent movement and sensor accuracy.
• Start with simple paths – Straight lines and gentle turns first.
• Allow free exploration – A few minutes of testing builds comfort and curiosity.
• Use bold, clear color paths – Improves command recognition.
• Design challenge routes – Mazes or mission-based paths increase engagement.
• Start with short sequences – Add steps as confidence grows.
• Have students predict outcomes – Builds reasoning before testing.
• Encourage debugging conversations – Focus on why something happened.
• Use team roles – Coder, Designer, Tester supports collaboration.
• Check lighting conditions – Glare or dim light can affect sensors.
• Use smooth surfaces – Uneven areas can impact movement.
• Reset between runs – Prevents leftover commands from interfering.
• Create story missions – Students design a world Ari travels through.
• Add constraints – Limit colors or moves to boost problem-solving.
• Transition to block coding – Connect path coding to OzoBlockly.