Dive into the World of Coding and AI with PictoBlox
Make Coding Child’s Play!
Learn to code with Scratch, the most popular block based coding language for kids in the world.
Make Coding Child’s Play!
Learn to code with Scratch, the most popular block based coding language for kids in the world.
Learn AI and Machine Learning
Recognize text, faces, and objects, make your own virtual assistant, train models to make cool projects, and more.
Learn AI and Machine Learning
Recognize text, faces, and objects, make your own virtual assistant, train models to make cool projects, and more.
Code Actions for Robots
Create and upload Scratch code to your robots to make them perform tasks such as picking up objects or avoiding obstacles.
Code Actions for Robots
Create and upload Scratch code to your robots to make them perform tasks such as picking up objects or avoiding obstacles.
Make Interactive Scratch Games
Create your own games, animations, make characters mimic your actions and enact stories by setting up the stage for them.
Make Interactive Scratch Games
Create your own games, animations, make characters mimic your actions and enact stories by setting up the stage for them.
Master the Internet of Things
Automate your home, monitor the temperature, access data based on location, publish on the Internet & much more.
Master the Internet of Things
Automate your home, monitor the temperature, access data based on location, publish on the Internet & much more.
Learn to Code on the Go
Learn to code anytime and anywhere with PictoBlox’s pocket version and bring your creations to life with Scratch coding on your phone.
Learn to Code on the Go
Learn to code anytime and anywhere with PictoBlox’s pocket version and bring your creations to life with Scratch coding on your phone.
Works with Your Favorite Boards
Works with Your Favorite Boards
evive
Arduino Boards
ESP32
Others like Lego, Micro:bit
Learn with Our Online Courses
7-9 Years
Introduction to Programming
Get started with programming hands-on by making animations & telling stories in PictoBlox.
10+ Years
Introduction to Programming
Make games, draw shapes & learn about conditional programming hands-on in PictoBlox.
10+ Years
Artificial Intelligence for Kids
Learn artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques through graphical programming.
Get Started with PictoBlox
Begin your programming journey with the best graphical programming software and code games and animations, program robots, and much more.
Get Started with PictoBlox
Begin your programming journey with the best graphical programming software and code games and animations, program robots, and much more.
Tutorials and Resources
Guided lessons and training material to learn programming in an interactive manner.
Tutorials and Resources
Guided lessons and training material to learn programming in an interactive manner.
FAQs
What is PictoBlox?
PictoBlox is a graphical programming software based on the latest version of Scratch that makes coding fun and easy. With a user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop functionality, it is the ideal companion for the setting the first step into the world of programming. One can learn to code, make interactive animations and games, interesting projects based on IoT, program actions for robots, and much more!
Is PictoBlox available free to use?
PictoBlox is available free to use for individuals & non commercial purposes. If you are willing to use PictoBlox for commercial purposes, Please write to us on bd@thestempedia.com to discuss the collaboration.
Please read more about PictoBlox (or any STEMpedia’s product and services) terms and policies HERE
Which devices/platforms support the PictoBlox installation?
PictoBlox software is available for window, mac & Linux users. PictoBlox App is also available on Google playstore for android users.
You can download PictoBlox from HERE. Kindly select the device you want PictoBlox to download to.
How can I learn PictoBlox?
You can learn about PictoBlox via examples/tutorials available inside PictoBlox software and many free tutorials and projects of PictoBlox with step by step instructions are available on the STEMpedia website. If you want to learn in a more detailed manner with the guidance of an educator, you can opt for STEMpedia online courses from HERE.
How can I share my PictoBlox projects with friends?
If you want to share your projects with friends who also want to make similar or want to make modifications in that, then you can share the project file(.sb3) and your friends can open that in PictoBlox to make modifications. If you just want to showcase the final output, then you can record/capture the output of the stage using the button available above the stage and can share that image/video file with your friends.
Does PictoBlox store pictures/videos of kids/users during use of AI & ML extensions? I am concerned about the privacy policy for kids.
No, PictoBlox doesn’t store any pictures/videos of kids/users.
All the data generated or camera/video feed used in PictoBlox is used locally or via our secured servers with a fully automated system without any human interventions. It is not used for any kind of marketing or promotional means without the permission from the user (or guardians).
Is PictoBlox open-source?
No, PictoBlox is not open source. It's a copyright product of STEMpedia.
If I get stuck with PictoBlox, from where I can get support?
You can write to us at support@thestempedia.com.
How can I create bulk user IDs for my class?
If you need to create multiple accounts for your class, contact us at support@thestempedia.com.
How different is PictoBlox from Scratch?
PictoBlox is a programming software based on Scratch 3.0, hence basic functionality is similar. As additional features it has various extensions related to hardware, robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning. You can control generic sensors, actuators & microcontrollers like microbit, Arduino Uno, Mega, esp32 and many more in real-time by connecting via Bluetooth. It also has an upload mode where you can upload your code inside the hardware. You can also capture/record stage output inside the PictoBlox.
