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Users start with very simple drag and drop command blocks -- such as "start program", "move forward" and "turn right" -- which use natural language and slot together on screen like parts of a ...

Much of that traffic has come from Code.org, where Bitsbox has been listed as a featured activity. Online, kids get a virtual tablet and are able to build simple apps and games in JavaScript.

mTiny robot review: Screen-free coding for kids The adorable bot is better suited for younger kids, but it's still plenty of fun.