Dotbot Flip Overview
Dotbot Flip is a programmable robot designed for learning, play, and hands-on experimentation.
It is built for students, teachers, parents, clubs, workshops, and anyone who wants a robot that can be used both for games and for programming activities.
Its tracked drive base and front lifting arm make it useful for competitive play, driving practice, and creative robotics exercises.
Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Main controller | ESP32-S3 |
| Mobility | Tracked drive base |
| Main mechanism | Front arm for lifting and flipping |
| Display | 2-inch IPS LCD |
| Display resolution | 296x240 |
| Display brightness | Configurable |
| Audio | Built-in speaker |
| Sound support | Built-in sounds and short MP3 clips from the app |
| LEDs | 9 full-color RGB LEDs |
| LED placement | 4 bottom corner LEDs and 5 LEDs on the top rear strip |
| IMU | Accelerometer and gyroscope combo |
| Power source | Single-cell battery |
| Charging | USB-C, up to 5 V / 1 A |
| Recharge time | About 1 hour |
| Typical runtime | About 45 minutes, depending on play intensity |
| Auto power-down | After 2 minutes of inactivity |
| App support | iOS companion app |
| Programming modes | Draw-to-code, Blockly, and MicroPython |
| Play modes | Competitive and single-player game modes |
Who it is for
Dotbot Flip is designed for:
- robotics makers
- educators
- students
- clubs and workshops
- anyone who wants a robot that is both playful and programmable
What you can do with it
- Battle another robot and try to flip it over
- Practice precise driving and arm control
- Move small lightweight objects
- Create custom lights, sounds, and screen reactions
- Start with simple visual programming
- Later move into more advanced text-based programming
System overview
Mobility and arm
The tracked drivetrain gives the robot stable movement and good grip on indoor surfaces. The front arm is intended for getting under an opponent or small object, then lifting quickly enough to tip or move it.
Display, audio, and lighting
The screen provides immediate status feedback and local interaction. The speaker adds audio cues, and the RGB LEDs make it easy to show robot state, team identity, or game effects at a glance.
Power and charging
Dotbot Flip runs from a single-cell battery and recharges through USB-C. This keeps setup simple and reduces downtime between sessions.
Programming
You can connect from the app and program the robot using MicroPython, Blockly, or draw-to-code, depending on the experience level and workflow you want.
Game modes
Dotbot Flip supports both competitive and solo activities:
- Versus battles where the goal is to outmaneuver and flip an opponent
- Single-player challenges such as collecting rocks or small objects and moving them into a separate area
This makes the same robot useful for both play and structured learning.