# Robotics - Smart Machines

> This app is the “brain” of the models you build with Robotics: Smart Machines

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kosmos.robotics](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kosmos.robotics)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kosmos.robotics`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 61,632
- **Rating:** 2.39 / 5 (244 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-29
- **First published:** 2015-07-30
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosmos.robotics)
- **Website:** [http://www.kosmos.de](http://www.kosmos.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/pages/robotics-smart-machines-app-privacy-policy](https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/pages/robotics-smart-machines-app-privacy-policy)

## Description

Robotics - Smart Machines is the essential app for controlling and programming robotic models built with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits by Thames & Kosmos. It acts as the "brain" for your creations, enabling Bluetooth connectivity to remotely control motors and receive real-time ultrasonic sensor feedback. The app supports a simple visual programming language allowing users to script motor movements, sounds, and pauses tailored to specific robot models.

Featuring preloaded programs aligned with various robot kits, the app empowers users to customize behaviors responding to sensor-detected distances. Complete with step-by-step illustrated manuals, it offers a comprehensive learning experience perfect for hobbyists, educators, and robotics enthusiasts aiming to explore smart machine functionalities through intuitive interaction and programming.

## Rankings

- #274,318 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.kosmos.robotics.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the Robotics - Smart Machines app frustrating on Android due to persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues and app bugs that cause freezing and unresponsiveness. However, once properly set up, the app works well for some, and the robot-building activity is enjoyable. Bluetooth connectivity is more stable on iOS devices. Overall, the app needs significant improvements in stability, UI responsiveness, and Bluetooth handling on Android to enhance user experience.

### Pros

- Robot building experience is enjoyable and fun.
- App works well once users learn the correct setup procedure.
- The programming mode functions adequately on some devices.
- Bluetooth connection works more reliably on iPhone devices compared to Android.
- Manufacturer provides instructions to resolve Bluetooth connection issues.

### Cons

- Bluetooth connection on Android devices is unreliable or frequently fails.
- App is buggy and crashes or freezes often on Android.
- Bluetooth disconnection issues require restarting the app.
- UI is unresponsive and difficult to operate, with issues in programming interface.
- App requires location permissions unnecessarily for Bluetooth functionality, raising privacy concerns.

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