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BugBotLab
The maker lists its registered office as 103 Ouseley Road, Wraysbury, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW19 5JJ.
What it is
BugBotLab is a browser-based Python course in which students write programs to drive a robot in a simulator or on BugBot hardware. Its homepage describes 409 lessons, moving from first code through vision and machine learning. The course runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on school laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads. Students can join a class with a six-letter code without an email address or account. Teachers receive a 30-day School plan trial when they create their first class, with no card or order required; after the trial, one class remains free. Paid teacher tools include live class viewing, progress tracking, a mark book, assignments, tests, certificates, lesson materials, and custom tasks. School sign-in can use Google or Microsoft accounts. BugBotLab says class data is stored in London on Google Cloud, deleted on request or after twelve months unused, and not sold or used to train AI models. Schools receive a signed data processing agreement and pre-filled impact assessment.
For and against
For
- 409 lessons from introductory code through machine learning
- Runs on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads
- Students join classes with six-letter codes
- Teacher tools include assignments, tests, and certificates
- Signed data processing agreement for every school
Against
- Paid plans are billed ex VAT
- Robot hardware is sold separately
- School plan pricing is listed at £595795.00 per year
- Support replies can take two working days
The verdict
BugBotLab combines a structured Python curriculum with robot simulation and classroom administration. Its browser access and account-free student joining fit school settings, while paid plans add broader management tools.
Who it suits
It suits schools and teachers seeking browser-based Python and robot programming lessons for mixed learner levels. Students can participate without creating accounts or providing email addresses.
Plans and prices
Free
Lessons, simulator, competitions, class codes and live class view · one class stays free after trial
Read 7 Oct 2026 · bugbotlab.com
Teacher plan
One named teacher · any number of their own classes and students · excludes school view and school sign-in management
Read 7 Oct 2026 · teach.bugbotlab.com
Founding school School plan
For schools committing before 31 December 2026
Read 7 Oct 2026 · teach.bugbotlab.com
School plan
Every teacher and student at one school site · includes school view
Read 7 Oct 2026 · teach.bugbotlab.com
On the record
- Browser support
- The maker says the course runs in a browser and works on school laptops, Chromebooks and iPads.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Buying
- Schools can pay by invoice with a purchase order or by card, and invoice plans do not renew without a new order.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Classroom tools
- Paid teacher tools include a live class view, progress board, mark book, assignments, tests, certificates, lesson materials and custom tasks.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Course
- The homepage describes 409 lessons covering topics from first code through vision and machine learning.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- The maker says every school receives a signed data processing agreement, including during free use, and provides a pre-filled impact assessment.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The School plan supports sign-in with school Google or Microsoft accounts.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The maker identifies itself as BugBotLab Ltd, a UK company founded by Dr Jerome Graves.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BugBotLab offers a Python course in which students write programs to drive a robot in a browser simulator or on BugBot hardware.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Robot availability
- The BugBot robot is listed at £199 each or £999 for a set of five, ex VAT, with shipping stated for March 2027.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security and data
- BugBotLab says class data is stored in London on Google Cloud, deleted on request or after twelve months unused, and not sold or used to train AI models.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Student access
- Students can join a class with a six-letter code and do not need an email address or account.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The terms say support is available by email or BugBot Teach's problem-reporting feature, with replies within two working days and faster replies for paid plans in term time.teach.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Every new teacher account gets 30 days of the School plan free, starting when the teacher makes their first class, with no card or order required.teach.bugbotlab.com · read 7 Oct 2026
