30 cm humanoid form
A compact physical robot for hands-on robotics exploration.
Programmable Humanoid Robot
Zing
Small robot. Big room for discovery. Zing brings programming off the screen and into a moving, hands-on classroom experience.
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Meet Zing
At 30 cm tall, Zing is a compact humanoid robot with 17 degrees of freedom. Students can explore how programmed movements, joints and sensors work together, then use Plode to capture and program actions.
Key features
17 degrees of freedom
Articulated joints make coordinated movements possible.
Movement exploration
Zing can walk, squat and turn its head.
Onboard sensors
An accelerometer, gyroscope and ultrasonic sensor bring motion and distance into projects.
Plode programming
Move the motors and capture movements to program robot actions with Plode.
Connected learning
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity support interaction with the robot.
Classroom ideas
Suggested activities to explore with your educators.
01
Sequence a movement
Invite students to plan a short movement sequence, test it and refine the order.
02
Explore balance and motion
Discuss how joint positions affect a humanoid robot’s movement.
03
Investigate sensor input
Use distance and motion sensing as a starting point for guided investigations.
A closer look
Questions about Zing
How is Zing programmed?
Plode supports programming actions by moving motors and capturing movements. Ask our team to demonstrate the workflow.
What movements can it make?
Its articulated design supports movements including walking, squatting and turning its head.
What comes with a school programme?
Contact Mindovate to discuss your requirements and confirm the proposed equipment, training and programme details.
Bring Zing into the conversation
Tell us about your students, teaching goals and classroom. Let’s explore the right fit together.
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