Calypso

Calypso is ranked #8 of 26 in robotics education software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows.

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Calypso 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: Yes
Robot simulator: Yes
Coding modes: block
Classroom tools: Yes
Curriculum library: Yes
Supported robots: Cozmo
Learner level: mixed
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, Chrome browser

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Calypso

Purpose: Calypso is a tile-based programming framework for teaching robot logic and behavior with Cozmo.
Learning: The product is described as suitable for all ages and supports learning programming and computational thinking.
Built-in features: Calypso for Cozmo includes gamepad control, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and English-only speech recognition.
Curriculum: The site offers free curriculum activities covering computer vision, speech recognition, and artificial intelligence.
Robot compatibility: Calypso works with any Cozmo robot, which must be purchased separately.
Desktop platforms: The product page offers Windows, MacOS, and Ubuntu selections for the downloadable software.
System requirements: The site lists 64-bit Windows 10 or MacOS 10.13 or higher and at least 6GB of RAM as requirements.
Mobile requirement: Using the physical robot requires an iOS or Android phone or tablet capable of running the free Cozmo app.
Cloud version: Cloud Calypso runs in simulator mode in a Chrome browser and cannot control a physical robot.
Cloud account: Cloud Calypso can be used without an account, while saving programs in the cloud requires a free account.
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.
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.
License limits: The listed license is for personal, non-commercial use; institutional licensing is directed to ReadyAI.
Company: Visionary Machines LLC is described as a Pittsburgh-based startup originating from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Best Robotics Education Software in 2026#8 of 26

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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