• Download from the app stores: iRobot Factory is available for free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for iPads and tablets.

• Windows Basic Full Version: The free Windows Basic Full Version of iRobot Factory is a downloadable software that can be installed on desktop computers. Once installed, it works offline and only requires an internet connection to receive and install updates. This allows for reliable use of the software without a constant internet connection. The Windows Basic Full Version is compatible with the Level Editor.

• WebGL Application: The free WebGL application of iRobot Factory allows access directly through a web browser, regardless of the device or operating system used. A stable internet connection is required for optimal use, as the application runs online. Please note that the Level Editor is not integrated into this version and is not compatible. A password is required to access the iRobot Factory WebGL application. Please send us an email to info@einfachgenial.org and we will send you the password as soon as possible!

• Level Editor: The Level Editor is the software add-on for the basic full version of iRobot Factory. It allows you to create and customize your own levels and scenarios. This advanced feature is specifically designed for users who want to create bespoke content and take full control of the gameplay. The iRobot Factory Level Editor is available for a one-time fee of €499.80 (including VAT). For more information, visit: https://www.i-robot-factory.org/profi-version
  

• Steam: iRobot Factory is available for free download on Steam for Windows devices.

• Windows Basic Full Version: To obtain the Windows Basic Full Version of iRobot Factory, please send an email to info@einfachgenial.org with details of your school/educational institution or similar organization and the number of computer workstations required. We will then create a suitable license for you. Within 3-4 business days, you will receive a download link, the license key, and a user agreement that can be easily signed.
  

• WebGL Application: To gain access to the WebGL application, please send us an email to info@einfachgenial.org, and we will send you the password.
  

• Level Editor: To purchase the iRobot Factory Level Editor, please send us an email to info@einfachgenial.org. In the email, please indicate that you would like to purchase the Level Editor. You will then receive all further information from Sabine Oppermann regarding payment and installation of the Level Editor.

The iRobot Factory can be flexibly integrated into various subjects, such as computer science or technology classes, extracurricular activities, or elective courses. It can also be used outside of schools, for example, in technical training programs, vocational schools, or universities. Teachers and instructors can integrate the software according to the needs and focus of their educational offerings.

We recommend using the iRobot Factory starting in 8th grade. However, experience from other teachers shows that it can also be used in earlier grades without any problems.

Behind the iRobot Factory is Einfach Genial gGmbH. Our goal is to promote social engagement in digital education and to build bridges between the analog and digital worlds. We support young people in broadening their horizons and shaping their own paths in life. Together with our target group, we develop cross-curricular learning and motivational software to promote digital equality and participation. By involving our target group in the development process, we create innovative learning methods and offer learning software that is free and available at any time. The iRobot Factory is funded by the Walter Nebel Foundation.

The iRobot Factory teacher workshops, titled "Integrating iRobot Factory into Everyday School Life," are organized by the NLQ (Lower Saxony State Institute for School Quality Development).

The workshops offer comprehensive insights into:

The concept behind the iRobot Factory simulation/game and its future career orientation

The pedagogical approach and hands-on experience with the software

Basic level, including: using sensors and logic gates to program virtual robots

Training with the "Simply Ingenious Quiz System" for logic gate usage

A description of problem-solving strategies in iRobot Factory and an evaluation of the school's technical equipment

Practical tips for using iRobot Factory in the classroom

The workshops provide a valuable opportunity to effectively integrate the software into everyday school life and to explore its technical and pedagogical possibilities.

Yes! We regularly offer online community meetings or "Come Together" sessions. These "Come Together" sessions are an opportunity to exchange ideas informally, gain new inspiration, and simply discuss your experiences with the iRobot Factory. The Come Together meetings also provide a chance to give feedback, suggest improvements, or contribute new ideas.