Robotics - Smart Machines

This app is the “brain” of the models you build with Robotics: Smart Machines

Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG · com.kosmos.robotics

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.3.5 30.8 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.3.5 (13500)
Updated: Jul 31, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 30.8 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Jul 29, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (2 sensitive)
Website: kosmos.de
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Robotics - Smart Machines is an app by Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG in the Entertainment category, listed since at least July 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.1.4, the APK grew from 25.7 MB to 30.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 12. It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: Bluetooth connect and Bluetooth scan. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.1.7.

What's new in v1.3.5

Updated API Level to ensure the App being compatible with newer Android versions

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

For use with the engineering kits “Robotics: Smart Machines”, “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition”, and “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” by Thames & Kosmos. This app is the “brain” of the robotic models you build with the Robotics: Smart Machines kits. The app uses the feedback from the models’ ultrasonic sensor together with programmed commands to control the models. App Features • Connect to your models via Bluetooth connection. • Remote-control mode lets you directly control the models’ two motors forward and backward. • Remote-control mode gives you a visual display of the object distance readings from the ultrasound sensor. • Programming mode lets you script and save programs. • Seven programs (Programs 1-7) are preloaded to work specifically with seven of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines” kit. Eight programs (Programs 9-16) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Rovers & Vehicles Edition” kit. Eight programs (Programs 17-24) are preloaded to work specifically with eight of the robot models in the “Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads Edition” kit. • A simple, visual programming language lets you program motors, sounds, and pauses. • Different program segments can be set to run upon first run and then when the ultrasound sensor detects objects at different distances from the model. • Use the 60-page or 64-page, step-by-step illustrated manual included in either kit to learn how to use all of the programming features. ***** If your device does not meet the minimum Android OS requirements, email [email protected] for further support ***** Suggestions, feature requests, or questions? We look forward to your feedback! Mail to: [email protected] Updates and news on www.thamesandkosmos.com *****

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.4. Since v1.1.7 it requires Android 12+.

v1.3.5 LATEST Jul 31, 2026 30.8 MB TRUSTED v1.1.7 Nov 15, 2024 30.3 MB TRUSTED v1.1.6 Nov 5, 2024 26.8 MB TRUSTED v1.1.4 Jun 4, 2024 25.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 31, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co.KG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 31, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 31, 2026
Signed byOU=Mobile Development, O=Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co.KG, L=Stuttgart, ST=BaWue, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4B:46:9E:B9:73:2C:F2:86:0C:CC:3C:27:32:16:88:7D:D1:CF:23:B6
File MD52be9dab7b5f83be4a19788ffb0467dff
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Robotics - Smart Machines requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.kosmos.robotics.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Robotics - Smart Machines APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Robotics - Smart Machines for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 1.1.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.1.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Robotics - Smart Machines APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 2be9dab7b5f83be4a19788ffb0467dff.