Doodlebot is an educational robot designed for K-12 students to explore AI concepts such as perception, representation, reasoning, and generation. It is a mobile, social robot that combines programmable features with interactive capabilities, making it suitable for classroom use. Doodlebot is designed to be reliable, user-friendly, and versatile, enabling students to engage with AI in a hands-on manner. The robot features a physical interface that allows it to draw, navigate autonomously, and interact with users, while also offering a virtual version for educational purposes. A preliminary user study showed that the physical Doodlebot platform was as effective and user-friendly as the virtual version. The study involved elementary school students who participated in a curriculum focused on autonomous navigation, and the results indicated that students found both versions equally engaging. Doodlebot's design incorporates features such as a retractable pen, environmental sensors, and a camera, enabling it to perform a range of AI-related tasks. The robot is also equipped with a variety of interfaces, including block-based programming and graphical user interfaces, to support different learning styles. The study also highlighted the importance of cost-effectiveness and accessibility in educational robotics, as many existing platforms are expensive and not suitable for younger learners. Doodlebot's design aims to address these challenges by providing a versatile, affordable, and engaging tool for AI education. The robot's ability to support multiple AI topics and its interactive features make it a valuable resource for educators and students alike. The study also emphasized the importance of collaboration and creativity in AI education, as Doodlebot can be used to teach students about AI in a fun and interactive way. Overall, Doodlebot represents a promising approach to AI education, offering a hands-on, engaging, and accessible way for students to learn about AI and its applications.Doodlebot is an educational robot designed for K-12 students to explore AI concepts such as perception, representation, reasoning, and generation. It is a mobile, social robot that combines programmable features with interactive capabilities, making it suitable for classroom use. Doodlebot is designed to be reliable, user-friendly, and versatile, enabling students to engage with AI in a hands-on manner. The robot features a physical interface that allows it to draw, navigate autonomously, and interact with users, while also offering a virtual version for educational purposes. A preliminary user study showed that the physical Doodlebot platform was as effective and user-friendly as the virtual version. The study involved elementary school students who participated in a curriculum focused on autonomous navigation, and the results indicated that students found both versions equally engaging. Doodlebot's design incorporates features such as a retractable pen, environmental sensors, and a camera, enabling it to perform a range of AI-related tasks. The robot is also equipped with a variety of interfaces, including block-based programming and graphical user interfaces, to support different learning styles. The study also highlighted the importance of cost-effectiveness and accessibility in educational robotics, as many existing platforms are expensive and not suitable for younger learners. Doodlebot's design aims to address these challenges by providing a versatile, affordable, and engaging tool for AI education. The robot's ability to support multiple AI topics and its interactive features make it a valuable resource for educators and students alike. The study also emphasized the importance of collaboration and creativity in AI education, as Doodlebot can be used to teach students about AI in a fun and interactive way. Overall, Doodlebot represents a promising approach to AI education, offering a hands-on, engaging, and accessible way for students to learn about AI and its applications.