A small cube-shaped coding robot in black and blue, with white LED lights lit around its top edge.

KaiBot

by American Printing House for the Blind

$399.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The kit is a complete learning solution, but a child will likely need an adult or teacher to explain the tiles and cards and to get the app running. Written instructions or a short walkthrough should be enough for a family member or teacher to set it up, so guided setup fits better than a professional-level tier.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The KaiBot is a coding robot kit built so children who are blind or have low vision can learn how programming works through touch. Kids build programs using tactile tiles and braille programming cards, which teaches basic coding ideas through hands-on play rather than a screen. A free companion app called Kainundrum Lite is available for Android and iOS. This is a learning tool for young learners, and an adult or teacher will likely want to sit alongside at first to introduce the pieces.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$399.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$399.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Unpack the robot, tactile tiles, and braille programming cards, and get familiar with how the pieces feel and fit together.
    2. Download the free Kainundrum Lite app on an Android or iOS device.
    3. Work through a first simple program together with the child, then let them try on their own. Plan about 30 minutes for the first session.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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