Orboot earth

Name of Product: Shifu Orboot Age Recommendation: 4+ Function: We found the product easy to set up, all we had to do was open the box and download the app. A big positive was not having to add any batteries and then having to replace them regularly. This meant as long as the tablet was charged the product was always ready to go, which is what you want it to do. Its very engaging and exciting with lots to learn and do, we especially loved the quizzes as it meant children weren’t just passively using the product, they were being challenged and asked questions about what they had learnt. I also love the booklet it comes with as it provides a simple guide with simple steps and pictures to follow. Design: The design is simple, colourful, bright and its full of surprises. It looks like a regular globe, initially I thought the globe should have additional features and buttons etc however, now having used the product for a few weeks in my own classroom and across my entire phase ( 3 classes) and during EYFS (Preschool) Hub meetings I have changed my mind. Having a simple design means we can use it like a regular globe without the app. It also means we don’t have to charge the product, replace any batteries, worry something will break or constantly have to show children what each button or feature does. It’s less likely to get damaged or broken meaning its long wearing which is needed for children. The passport and stickers also helps children identify names and flags of countries. App: The app had an easy to use interface, it was easy to download and just go. Children were also able to quickly learn how to use the product and the app together. The age recommendation is accurate as the classes I used it with were ages 4-5. I liked that the children didn’t have to read the information but it was read to them, this makes the product appeal to different abilities and needs. Those who can read are able to but it also supports learners who cannot read. Children found the 3-D images amazing and were in complete awe, they thought it was magic! I liked how you had to enter name/age which I think meant it tailored it to the age range and even ability range. It was exciting for children to complete different quests and be awarded coins and jewels, the app meant I could have personalised users for all the children in the class meaning each child had a personalised learning experience to their own needs and abilities. Curriculum specific: I found that the globe itself and its features and functions fit in perfectly with the U.K EYFS curriculum, and the new curriculum which will be implemented across all schools in England, Wales and Scotland in September 2020. It promotes S.T.E.M from a very young age, it links into ICT, communities, the world, history, all of which are key parts of the EYFS curriculum in the U.K. as the importance of S.T.E.M is developing across all school ages I feel this product will not only work in EYFS classrooms (preschool) but also all primary classrooms too. Home or schools it’s a must buy!

This is such a great globe for kids and learning about the world! The app is great too and has many functions, perfect as a Christmas present! My boy loves this and we are hoping to travel more and teach him about the world

Amazing toy, my 4 years old son loves exploring countries, culture and animals. It was a wonderful Christmas gift ! He loves the mysteries, the app can be used without the globe as well. But a few things that should be updated. First of all, Eritrea is not on the Globe. This country is independent since 1991 and can be found on every globe. It is rich in culture and cuisine. And the next thing that should be updated is, that the current King of the UK is King Charles. The app still says that Queen Elizabeth is the Queen.

Good product

I am so impressed with the quality of this educational toy and how detailed it is. Once you download the app, the globe comes to life and the 4D experience begins. There are 6 categories to explore: Animals, monuments, cuisines, inventions, maps and cultures. It really is a dynamic toy; very educational in a really fun way! My son was confident using the globe and app to explore on his own and we love using it together! It really develops a sense of awe and wonder about the World which is wonderful to see! I feel that with the Orboot globe, I can help build his knowledge of the World in a fun, visual way! The app is jam packed with information and exciting things to learn about! The quiz and mysteries sections are a great way to reinforce the learning! You also get a passport, stamp and sticker book to keep track of your travels. It really is a hands on experience, highly recommended!

First off the bat, this thing doesn't work well on the Kids fire tablet. The camera is not good enough and it won't recognise the patterns, ie it doesn't work. I have tried it on several phones and it works OK but the text is quite hard to read and cannot be adjusted for some inexplicable reason. You cannot change the aspect to vertical either which is a big oversight in my opinion. The AR effect is decent enough but it's definitely jittery and scanning the globe is fairly reliable with a good camera. It hasn't held my 5 year olds interest for very long if I'm honest probably because he prefers to use the tablet and the phone is awkward for him to hold without covering the camera lens with his finger. If you have an Ipad you will likely get the best experience with this or any other high quality tablet. If you have a cheap tablet or a phone expect average to poor results.

Purchased this for my 8yr old grandson, he loves it, weekly he travels to a country, stamps the passport that comes with the globe, gathering knowledge from each country visited, all without leaving the comfort of his home, brilliant 👏🏽

Good xmas present for kids

This is definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for an educational gift for children. It will keep them entertained and learn so many things about the culture, food, animals and countries. It's even entertaining for the adults!

Nice choice

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ORBOOT is the one of the best educational toys we’ve got till now! This SMART globe holds special place in my son's current toy shelf! It has arrived at our doorstep at the perfect time of the year when Christmas is just round the corner and we have lot of time to explore the whole world during our upcoming holidays. Globe is the perfect learning aid to study the planet earth in 3D format. We already have a couple of globes, countless maps, geography board games and jigsaw puzzles, Playshifu AR space flashcards in our house to do hands on geography activities. Shifu Orboot: An Educational, Augmented Reality Based Globe for Kids | 4-10 years | STEM Toy | 10 inch Globe | Best Gift For Kids And now we have a newest addition to the family and it’s Augmented Reality based educational globe – “Orboot“, This Augmented Reality based globe is perfect for bringing geography to life and makes this most informative subject interactive fun. My son is totally fascinated by this AR globe and he thoroughly enjoys the Orboot experience. Orboot covers important streams of Geography - " Physical Geography" and "Political Geography" Kids can learn amusing facts about all the animals, climate, cultures, cuisines, monuments, natural wonders, maps, inventions and so much more for all the countries of the world. Orboot brings the complete world into the real life magically, using AR technology through smartphone or tablet. It is a revolutionary learning aid in which children can actually interact with the world and access all the information on finger tips. - To begin with the fun, you just need this AR based colorful smart globe ORBOOT. and the second thing you need to do is, just download the ORBOOT APP from Play Store & App Store, which is absolutely free. - When particular part of this AR globe is scanned on an iPhone, iPad, android phones, tablets with ORBOOT APP, - The symbols on the globe pop up into real world with which kids can interact in different ways. - The complete world comes to life and the activity becomes perfectly ENTERTAINING and EDUCATIONAL for your kids. wHAT I LOVE ABOUT ORBOOT is, - Using this smart globe my son can explore the world through his SENSES and VISUAL EXPERIMENTS both. - After the screen time, he still can use this globe to tell stories or pretend play with it or play memory games. He can actually recall what he has explored during his Shifu-Orboot screen time. - It has enriching content which is interesting and knowledgeable for kids as well as for parents. - It is very light in weight, so kids can carry it anywhere easily. CREATIVE VISUAL SUPPORT is surely helpful for kids to grasp the concept easily. So, blend of virtual world and real world in learning can help kids to utilize their interactive screen time productively. Orboot is fun for kids and parents both, where they can actually communicate on the geography concept. It perfectly bridges the gap between virtual world and real world for kids. This smart globe is engaging and it can ignite imagination in kids and help their young minds evolve with creativity and knowledge. It can be a great fun for kids and parents both, where they can actually communicate on the concept. So basically, Orboot is the best solution for all my worries regarding the dedicated screen time I offer to my son everyday. It gives fun learning experience to my son while exploring the world. Orboot is totally educational, super fun and best option to offer as a gift to any child!!

my grand daughter who is 6 loves to play with this orboot earth globe. She likes to use the globe with her ipad, and without the globe when she is in the car. Her family moved from the US to Germany and will be moving again at the end of the year for the military to Japan. We ended up going visit them recently and gave this to her. She was able to see on the globe the places we visited together (where we traveled from), and information about those places. She was able to see where places are, and learn so much about each area. This was easy to set up, and the passport that comes with it, stickers, and stamps was a great extra bonus. She has her own passport, but it isn't as cool as her own to interact with. We will be checking out the core globe next.