The BBC Micro is a personal computer developed by Acorn Computers in the early 1980s. It was commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as part of a computer literacy project. The machine became popular in schools and homes in the UK, known for its robust design and educational software. Featuring a 32-bit architecture, the BBC Micro offered advanced graphics and sound capabilities for its time. It supported a range of programming languages, including BBC BASIC, which encouraged students to learn coding. The computer played a significant role in the early days of computing in Britain.