CodeMates was a real-time interactive learning platform developed by Nexus Studios that connected block-based coding in Scratch with both a physical robotic character and a real-time digital twin.

As Unity Technical Lead, I was responsible for building and shaping the real-time interactive layer of the project. CodeMates was designed as an accessible way for young people to learn coding by programming and controlling a character through a playful, web-based experience. I worked closely with artists, animators, and robotics engineers to develop a custom Unity WebGL client that integrated with the Scratch VM, allowing users to write code in Scratch and immediately see its effects on the character. My work also included shader development and building the runtime animation system that translated code into character performance.

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