Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Robot simulatorYes
- 4Coding modesblock
- 5Classroom toolsYes
- 6Curriculum libraryYes
- 7Supported robotsCozmo
- 8Learner levelmixed
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: calypso.software
Overview
Calypso is ranked #8 of 26 in robotics education software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows.
Calypso plans and pricing
All plansCalypso for Cozmo $14.95 once Personal, non-commercial use · Cozmo robot sold separately · Institutional licensing by request calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on robotics education software
- Free plan
- Yescalypso.software
- Robot simulator
- Yescalypso.software
- Coding modes
- blockcalypso.software
- Classroom tools
- Yescalypso.software
- Curriculum library
- Yescalypso.software
- Supported robots
- Cozmocalypso.software
- Learner level
- mixedcalypso.software
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Chrome browsercalypso.software
Facts
- Purpose
- Calypso is a tile-based programming framework for teaching robot logic and behavior with Cozmo.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Learning
- The product is described as suitable for all ages and supports learning programming and computational thinking.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Built-in features
- Calypso for Cozmo includes gamepad control, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and English-only speech recognition.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Curriculum
- The site offers free curriculum activities covering computer vision, speech recognition, and artificial intelligence.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Robot compatibility
- Calypso works with any Cozmo robot, which must be purchased separately.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The product page offers Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu selections for the downloadable software.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- System requirements
- The site lists 64-bit Windows 10 or MacOS 10.13 or higher and at least 6GB of RAM as requirements.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile requirement
- Using the physical robot requires an iOS or Android phone or tablet capable of running the free Cozmo app.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Cloud version
- Cloud Calypso runs in simulator mode in a Chrome browser and cannot control a physical robot.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Cloud account
- Cloud Calypso can be used without an account, while saving programs in the cloud requires a free account.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The Help Center says the Calypso software does not collect personal information and that the store collects purchase information for billing and software update notices.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Student accounts
- For institutional Cloud Calypso licenses, schools can administer student accounts, which may use pseudonyms or ID numbers; student account contents are visible to teachers and school administrators.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- License limits
- The listed license is for personal, non-commercial use; institutional licensing is directed to ReadyAI.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- Visionary Machines LLC is described as a Pittsburgh-based startup originating from Carnegie Mellon University.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The site links to a Help Center, curriculum, forum, and contact page.calypso.software · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United Statescalypso.software · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- calypso.software· checked 30 Sept 2026
- calypso.software/products/calypso-for-cozmo· checked 30 Sept 2026
- calypso.software/blogs/news/introducing-cloud-calypso· checked 30 Sept 2026
- calypso.software/apps/help-center· checked 30 Sept 2026
- calypso.software/pages/about-us· checked 30 Sept 2026