STEM robot kits for kids are a great way to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to your children. Using the STEM robot kits can be a fun and educational experience for just about anyone, regardless of age.
Since there are so many STEM toys on the market these days, it can be difficult to figure out which ones will be the most helpful and cost-effective. But don’t worry…we’ve got you covered. In the following sections, we’ve rounded up our picks of the top 5 STEM robot kits for kids, all of which teach the basics of coding in a fun way.
1. Makeblock: Codey Rocky
Codey Rocky is an entry-level coding robot for STEM education, suitable for children ages 6 and up. The combination of easy-to-use robotics hardware with graphical programming gives children the opportunity to take their first steps into the world of code. Codey is a detachable controller and includes more than 10 electronic modules (volume and light sensors, built-in LED display, infrared receptor and emitters etc.) It can be controlled via codes. Rocky is the car that Codey rides around in so that this clever program can be run everywhere.
This cute little robot can be coded by using the graphical programming software mBlock 5, which is based on MIT’s visual programming language Scratch 3.0 to guarantee that beginners can get started coding within minutes. When children get more advanced, they can turn the visual code into Python code and continue to learn an actual practical language. With Codey Rocky, children have the easiest and most fun way to improve their overall abilities, including creativity, art, music, and logical thinking. The leading technology site Engadget strongly recommended Codey Rocky at CES 2018, and it became the most popular STEM toy on one of the world’s largest funding platform Kickstarter.
2. Anki : Cozmo
Cozmo is a palm-sized robot with a big AI brain that can do a lot of things, from playing games to singing songs. Kids can have hours of fun with the preprogrammed activities found in the Cozmo app or they can program the toy by themselves. Cozmo is programmed in the Cozmo Code Lab where children can learn basic coding ideas by using the Controller or Sandbox mode.
3. Sphero SPRK + Robot
Sphero SPRK+ is a fun, programmable robot ball that can be used as a way to teach children the basics of coding. Connect it to a phone, tablet, or laptop and use it in conjunction with one of two apps: Lightning Lab or Sphero Edu. Kids learn to code by programming the sphere through a graphical interface or by using block commands to create a path for it to follow. For children, it’s a great way to incorporate some fun, practical math into playtime.
4. Ozobot: Evo
Evo is a fun robot toy with a multi-step on-ramp to coding, appealing to a wide range of ages. Children can connect it to an app and control it manually. The powerful method is the OzoBlockly coding language that gives users the power to control Ozobot’s movements and behavior. The app also features all the standard community options users would expect, so your kids can share their own creations and download new programs created by others.
5. Robolink: Rokit Smart
Rokit Smart is an 11-in-1 robotics kit that includes motors, circuit boards, frame components, and microcontrollers, as well as the tools children need to assemble any of the 11 robots that can be created. It is a good choice for children with a desire to learn about all aspects of robotics, including mechanical design and assembly, electronics, and programming.
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