Curious Cars

Curious Cars

by SAM Labs

2 ratings
1 review
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 10, 2016
  • November 29, 2017

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Build and program your own remote-control cars with this app, transforming simple vehicles into bulldozers, spaceships, or police cars. It's designed for children aged 7-12 to learn programming concepts through interactive play and creative construction.

Build custom remote-control cars
Program car functions
Transform vehicles into different types
Add sounds and lights
Learn programming concepts
Interactive game levels
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What's New in Curious Cars

1.9.1

November 29, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Update link to new SAM Space in App Store - Updated graphics and icons

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User reviews

Engaging Creative Coding Toy

Fun and engaging to play with. After building the 5 vehicles and coding the logic gates. The SAM Community and their projects are fun and accessible.
My 8 year old daughter and I built a remote controlled, twitter-powered, morse code machine to tell us when dinner was ready!

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FAQ

What is Curious Cars?

Curious Cars is an educational app that allows children to build and program their own remote-control cars. It works in conjunction with the SAM’s Curious Cars kit to connect Bluetooth Low Energy SAM blocks.

What age is Curious Cars for?

Curious Cars is designed for children aged 7-12. The app's age rating is 4+, but the programming and building aspects are best suited for this older age range.

Do I need the SAM’s Curious Cars kit to use the app?

Yes, you will need a SAM’s Curious Cars kit to use this app. The app connects the Bluetooth Low Energy SAM blocks from the kit to enable building and programming.

What can I build with Curious Cars?

You can start with a simple car and transform it into various creations like a bulldozer, spaceship, or police car, complete with custom sounds and lights.

How does Curious Cars teach programming?

Children learn about programming concepts by building their own real-life remote-control cars and playing through exciting levels within the app. The interactive nature of the app makes learning engaging.

Is Curious Cars available on Android?

Based on the provided information, Curious Cars is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

How often is Curious Cars updated?

The latest version of Curious Cars is 1.9.1, which was last updated on November 29, 2017. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent.

Does Curious Cars have ads?

No, Curious Cars does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.