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How to Draw a Robot: Step-by-Step for Kids

How to draw a robot in 31 easy steps

A friendly robot with a rounded square head, an antenna, a three-button control panel, jointed limbs and two pincer hands.

Follow 31 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.

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How to draw a robot, step by step

  1. 1Draw the rounded robot head

    Draw the rounded robot head.

  2. 2Draw the antenna base

    Draw the antenna base.

  3. 3Draw the antenna stalk

    Draw the antenna stalk.

  4. 4Draw the round antenna tip

    Draw the round antenna tip.

  5. 5Draw the left ear panel

    Draw the left ear panel.

  6. 6Draw the right ear panel

    Draw the right ear panel.

  7. 7Draw the left eye

    Draw the left eye.

  8. 8Draw the right eye

    Draw the right eye.

  9. 9Draw the smile

    Draw the smile.

  10. 10Draw the short neck

    Draw the short neck.

  11. 11Draw the robot body

    Draw the robot body.

  12. 12Draw the chest control panel

    Draw the chest control panel.

  13. 13Draw the first control button

    Draw the first control button.

  14. 14Draw the second control button

    Draw the second control button.

  15. 15Draw the third control button

    Draw the third control button.

  16. 16Draw the left shoulder joint

    Draw the left shoulder joint.

  17. 17Draw the right shoulder joint

    Draw the right shoulder joint.

  18. 18Draw the outside of the left arm

    Draw the outside of the left arm.

  19. 19Draw the inside of the left arm

    Draw the inside of the left arm.

  20. 20Divide the left arm joint

    Divide the left arm joint.

  21. 21Draw the top of the raised right arm

    Draw the top of the raised right arm.

  22. 22Draw the bottom of the raised right arm

    Draw the bottom of the raised right arm.

  23. 23Divide the right arm joint

    Divide the right arm joint.

  24. 24Draw the left pincer hand

    Draw the left pincer hand.

  25. 25Draw the raised right pincer

    Draw the raised right pincer.

  26. 26Draw the left leg

    Draw the left leg.

  27. 27Draw the right leg

    Draw the right leg.

  28. 28Divide the left leg joint

    Divide the left leg joint.

  29. 29Divide the right leg joint

    Divide the right leg joint.

  30. 30Draw the left foot

    Draw the left foot.

  31. 31Draw the right foot

    Draw the right foot.

Time to color!

Try blue and silver metal, yellow joints, a pale control panel and bright colored buttons.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in the Robot drawing?
This lesson has 31 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.
Can we follow along on paper?
Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
What colors can I use for a Robot?
Try blue and silver metal, yellow joints, a pale control panel and bright colored buttons. You can choose your own palette too.

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