Roversa Robotics builds Roversa, an open-source robot and learning ecosystem that helps K–12 educators teach computer science, AI, and robotics.
Roversa was born out of a research collaboration between the University of Virginia and Universidad del Norte (Colombia). This GitHub organization is where we share the robot's hardware designs, firmware, MakeCode extensions, games, and classroom projects so that anyone can build, teach with, and improve Roversa.
🌐 Website: roversa.com · 🏫 Roversa Classroom · 💬 Roversa Community · ✉️ Mailing list
| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Play the Roversa coding game in a browser | Roversa Adventure Quest (online) |
| Teach with lessons and classroom materials | Roversa Classroom |
| Build or learn about Roversa | roversa2 |
| Learn more about Roversa blocks in MakeCode | pxt-roversa-2 MakeCode extension |
| Learn more about PetBot | Roversa PetBot Hub |
At Roversa, we believe innovation thrives when ideas are shared openly. The Roversa Open Source Resource Guide invites educators, hardware designers, and software developers to collaborate on accessible, creative robotics education.
- Community Code of Conduct: our shared values; please read before joining in.
- Roversa Community: share projects, ask questions, find collaborators, and get updates on open-source initiatives.
- Roversa Lesson Repository: explore, remix, or contribute classroom-tested robotics lessons.
- Roversa Maker Guide: materials, laser cutting and 3D printing specs, assembly, troubleshooting, and customization for building Roversa locally.
- Software: firmware and micro:bit extensions live here on GitHub (listed below). Issues and pull requests are welcome.
- roversa2: the main Roversa robot platform repo, with parts list and ready-to-flash hex files.
- robot-chassis-3dp: a 3D-printable Roversa chassis (Fusion 360, STL, STEP).
- charging-station-3dp: a modular 3D-printable charging station for a classroom set of robots.
- manufacturing: laser-cut and 3D-printed parts files for building Roversa.
- roversa-quest: 3D-printable direction die and game pieces for the Roversa Adventure Quest classroom game.
- roversa-accessories: add-on accessories for the robot.
- pxt-roversa-2: the Roversa extension for Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit, with blocks for the robot's buttons, driving, speed, and steering trim.
- roversa-firmware: C/C++ CODAL firmware for the micro:bit V2 inside Roversa.
- servoRoversa: C++ library for driving Roversa's continuous servo motors.
- batteryRoversa: C++ library for reading Roversa's battery voltage.
- KTD2052DriverRoversa: C++ driver for the KTD2052 I2C RGB LED module.
- microbit-v2-BirdBrain-BLE: BirdBrain Bluetooth firmware for micro:bit V2, plus forks of the BirdBlox/FinchBlox apps (under development).
- roversa-adventure-quest-online: a browser version of the Roversa Adventure Quest classroom game. Works on computers, tablets, and phones, and installs as an offline app. ▶ Play now
- Roversa_PetBot_hub: the hub for PetBot, a virtual pet built with Roversa, with a getting-started guide, starter projects, and challenges.
- roversaigotchi_ch_02: PetBot Challenge 02, ready to import into MakeCode.
- dashboard: a Roversa Dashboard web app for researchers and teachers (under development)
- Educators: explore lessons in Roversa Classroom and connect with other teachers in the Roversa Community.
- Makers and developers: open an issue or pull request on any repo. Most hardware and software here is MIT licensed; check each repo's license.
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Roversa Robotics LLC · Supported in part by the National Science Foundation (ITEST), the Virginia Commonwealth Commercialization Fund, and the University of Virginia.