Vendor: Sphero
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 1704.00

This just in: indi is on TIME’s list of the Best Inventions of 2021! 

Take your entire class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes and solve puzzles.

The Class Pack provides educators with all the resources and tools needed to get an entire class up and running, including: 8 indi robots, color tiles, storage, a charging case, and standards-aligned lesson plans in our indi Educator Guide Book. indi offers an unplugged programming experience with an onboard color sensor or students can kick their skills into high gear with more block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi. Get to know more about indi's resources here.

Designed for Early Learners

Computational Thinking Made Fun

Our indi learning robot offers unplugged and connected coding experiences that sharpen creative problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Students learn cause and effect, pattern recognition, the basics of block coding, and understand abstraction—all while having fun!

Design & Create

Design and build any maze imaginable, just like an engineer.

Screenless Learning

Sharpen computational thinking skills with the included color tiles through hands-on interactive play.

Coding Concepts

Learn basic programming skills with our new drag and drop blocks in the Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi.

Educator Resources

Seamless implementation with in-depth standards-aligned activities and lessons in the included support materials.

On-board Color Sensor

The color sensor and color tiles provide endless opportunities to rev kids’ creativity by building mazes that program indi to drive.

Endless Activities

Endless fun and learning with the printed materials that have activities with ranging complexity. Solve pre-made puzzles or create your own.

Durable Materials

Equipped with durable classroom materials to keep the emphasis on the learning and protect and organize all the Class Pack components.

Easy Screenless Onboarding

Control indi's actions through the placement of color tiles.

Step 1

Discover how indi reacts to each color tile.

Step 2

Build mazes with endless combinations of color tiles.

Step 3

Strengthen problem-solving skills by navigating the challenging puzzles you build.

 

Speed into STEAM

Sphero Edu Jr™ App

Learn the basics of programming with the color tiles or level up with Sphero’s all new drag and drop blocks in the Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi. Control how indi reacts to the world through intuitive yet powerful programming blocks or enhance computational thinking skills by creating new patterns and solving puzzles.

App Store (iOS)  |  Fire OS (Kindle)  |  Google Play (Android and Chrome OS)

STEAM Activities for the Classroom or at Home

Roadmaps for Learning

indi’s printed guides and materials will steer you in the right direction for getting started with problem solving and learning the basics of computational thinking in the classroom or at home.

 

Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards

Each Class Pack includes 8 sets of 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards for an introduction to problem solving and building and navigating different puzzles.

Educator Guide Book

Each Class Pack includes a standards-aligned Educator Guide.

Each lesson is broken down into four main components:

1. EXPLORATION: All learners, especially young learners, benefit from being able to freely explore something new. Through the process, learners develop questions, find answers, and begin to generate new ideas.
2. SKILLS BUILDING: Skills Building highlights the skills used during this particular activity. These skills are developed and reinforced through focused practice.
3. CHALLENGE: Learners apply their skills and ideas to successfully complete a challenge to demonstrate their level of learning during the activity.
4. EXTENDED CHALLENGE: An extended challenge is provided when there is a chance for students to demonstrate additional understanding and skills development.

Download Book

Storage

indi comes with specially designed cases for convenient carrying, storing, and charging.

Individual Student Cases

Each Class Pack includes 8 individual student cases designed for 1 to 3 students (1 indi, 20 durable latex-free rubber color tiles, 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards). Send indi home with students for at-home learning or homeschool lessons to ignite a passion for problem solving and encourage creative expression.

Charging Case

The indi Charging Case allows 8 indi robots to safely charge at once inside a durable hard case.

Classroom Tote

The Classroom Tote allows you to store and transport indi and all support materials to and from learning spaces. Easily store and carry 8 individual Student Kits, the Charging Case, and all supporting resources with the Classroom Tote Bag. This bag is made from a durable but lightweight polyester material with a zipper, individual compartments, and strap for carrying.

SUPPORT MATERIAL

COLOR TILES

 

STORAGE

 

What's Included

indi Class Pack

• 8 indi Robots
• 8 durable student cases
• 1 Charging case to charge and store 8 indi robots
• 1 Educator Guide Book
• 1 classroom tote
• 160 durable, latex-free rubber color tiles (20 per student case)
• 8 sets of 15 Beginner’s Programming Challenge Cards (15 per student case)
• 2 sets of 30 replacement color cards with adhesive tape sheets
• 2 decorative sticker sheets for students to customize indi
• 8 charging cables

Vendor: imagiLabs
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 145.00

The imagiCharm is a smart accessory that you can program to look different every day by using the imagiLabs app. Learn to code and show your projects to the world: the imagiCharm can be worn on backpacks, bags, or as a keychain.
The imagiCharm has 64 lights that can turn into endless designs and animations!

You can customize your imagiCharm and learn coding with the imagiLabs app. The imagiLabs app is where programming meets creativity, friends, and tons of fun!

The imagiCharm smarter kit also includes 12 hours of learning content. 

📱 LEARN
Learn programming in Python: one of the most popular programming languages in the world. In-app interactive tutorials, quick feedback loops, and colorful results.

🎨 CREATE
Create with code! The imagiLabs app is available on iOS and Android and allows users to program in Python on either their phones or tablet devices.

🎒 WEAR
Upload and wear your designs! Upload your project to the imagiCharm through Bluetooth.

✨ SHARE
Share, inspire others, and get inspired by our community! Publish your designs in the imagiLabs community and try out projects created by others.

Develop your coding skills by customizing your imagiCharm every day!  Make it personal and express yourself.
Learning to code has never been this much fun!

The imagiCharm comes with: 

• string and bead
  
• USB charging cable 

Check out the sample lesson here! 

Requirements:

iOS and iPadOS
iOS and iPadOS devices must have OS version 13.0 or higher. In other words, you must have one of the following compatible devices:
    iPhone 6s+
    iPad Pro+
    iPad Air+
    iPad 5th generation+
    iPad mini 2+

You can find a full list of compatible iPhone and iPad devices here and read more about how to identify your iPhone or iPad model.

Android
Phone or tablet with Android 9 or later. At the moment the Android app is missing the social features of the app. Please contact our team if you have any questions: [email protected]

Vendor: imagiLabs
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 129.00

The imagiCharm is a smart accessory that you can program to look different every day by using the imagiLabs app. Learn to code and show your projects to the world: the imagiCharm can be worn on backpacks, bags, or as a keychain.
The imagiCharm has 64 lights that can turn into endless designs and animations!

You can customize your imagiCharm and learn coding with the imagiLabs app. The imagiLabs app is where programming meets creativity, friends, and tons of fun!

📱 LEARN
Learn programming in Python: one of the most popular programming languages in the world. In-app interactive tutorials, quick feedback loops, and colorful results.

🎨 CREATE
Create with code! The imagiLabs app is available on iOS and Android and allows users to program in Python on either their phones or tablet devices.

🎒 WEAR
Upload and wear your designs! Upload your project to the imagiCharm through Bluetooth.

✨ SHARE
Share, inspire others, and get inspired by our community! Publish your designs in the imagiLabs community and try out projects created by others.

Develop your coding skills by customizing your imagiCharm every day!  Make it personal and express yourself.
Learning to code has never been this much fun!

The imagiCharm comes with: 

• string and bead
  
• USB charging cable 

Requirements:

iOS and iPadOS
iOS and iPadOS devices must have OS version 13.0 or higher. In other words, you must have one of the following compatible devices:
    iPhone 6s+
    iPad Pro+
    iPad Air+
    iPad 5th generation+
    iPad mini 2+

You can find a full list of compatible iPhone and iPad devices here and read more about how to identify your iPhone or iPad model.

Android
Phone or tablet with Android 9 or later. At the moment the Android app is missing the social features of the app. Please contact our team if you have any questions: [email protected]

The standard imagiCharm comes with introductory coding examples in the app however, it does not include step-by-step guided tutorials. For more learning, check out our Premium package.

Vendor: Circuitmess
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 112.15

A DIY game console that will teach you about electronics and programming in a fun and interesting way.

Nibble is a new and improved version of MAKERbuino.
Since its  release in 2017, MAKERbuino was sold to over 12,000 customers across the world. We’ve gathered all the feedback and designed Nibble – a game console that’s even more educational and fun to use.

Nibble has games

Nibble comes preloaded with four retro games inspired by cult classics:

• Bonk – an homage to Pong – one of the first commercially-successful video games
• Invaderz – a classic space shooter
• Snake – probably the most recognizable game from the early mobile phone era

• SpaceRocks – shoot asteroids and earn points

Getting started with coding was never easier!

You can code games for your Nibble in CircuitBlocks code editor similar to Scratch or Code.org that makes it easy for beginners to get into embedded programming.

Learn more

What's in the Box:

1. Main circuit board [ Onboard 160 MHz 32-bit CPU, 4MB of flash memory, 80kB of RAM ]
2. Acrylic casing [ 6 pieces of transparent plastic ]
3. Metal soldering iron stand
   
4. Sponge [ For wiping your soldering iron ]
5. USB soldering iron [ 8W of power, replacable tips, capacitive touch sensor ]
6. Solder wire
   
7. Cross screwdriver
   
8. 2A USB power supply for the soldering iron
   
9. AAA alkaline batteries
   
10. LCD display [ Full-color TFT LCD screen with 128×128 resolution ]
11. Micro USB cable [ For programming your Nibble ]
12. USB soldering iron’s power cord
13. Bag with small components
14. Battery holder

Vendor: Photon
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 299.53

Meet the first robot in the world that develops together with children. With Photon they can:

Children love to learn by experimenting. Acquiring logical thinking ability is the key to success in their future life. Playing with most of educational toys feels like a chore and gets boring quickly. And that’s why we decided to build Photon.

STORYTELLING DRIVEN LEARNING ► Photon’s story motivates children to gain knowledge while keeping them engaged in a fun tale similar to popular comic books and cartoons.

DAILY CHALLENGES ► The robot gives kids programming related challenges. After coding simple programs, Photon can perform hundreds of tasks and show living proof of how lines of code affect reality.

FREEDOM OF CUSTOMIZATION ► Finishing challenges awards experience points known from RPG games. Children can use them to unlock new senses for the robot or boost his parameters according to their taste. No two robots will be the same!

PAIRED MOBILE APP ► Photon is integrated with an intuitive child-friendly application for smartphones and tablets that lets kids interact with their robot and create their own programs.

EASILY DIGESTIBLE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE ► The language used by Photon is based on colorful blocks and inspired by Scratch and Google Blockly. Even a 6 year old can master it in no time.

The robot develops along his owner by gaining new abilities, senses and functionalities with each programming related task completed. Completing a quest to create a simple program may let the kid pick some sort of upgrade for Photon, like the ability to see or detect obstacles. This way, progress is visible right away and works as wonderful motivational tool.

It's not just another toy, it's a true friend and companion.

The user communicates with Photon through the “Photon-Human Translator”® (a smartphone application). The robot presents a unique story with gradually harder challenges. All stories have been developed with the involvement of educators, psychologists, and game specialists. Thanks to 10 programmable sensors you can send Photon on specific missions like going through a maze while detecting obstacles or following a child's hand as Photon passes safely through a hazardous lava filled cave!

Step by step children encounter further challenges which teach them how modern technology works. They study the basics of programming as well as exercise their ability to think logically.

The application creates additional challenges designed in a manner that allows children to play together with their parents Children are able to proudly show off their problem solving skills to their moms and dads while parents get the opportunity to spend time with their children and support them. We want to help in building this relationship.

Finishing different tasks earns you points and allows progressing to the next level in Photon. Points may be used to further upgrade the robot, like unlocking new sensor functions, new ways to interact, and to personalize it according to your child’s preferences. No two robots will have the same set of features! That’s a first! After numerous trials and research with children, we know that it is an incredibly effective motivator.

Photon is equipped with a number of sensors which allow it to “feel” and interact with the surrounding world.

Teaching programming takes place in steps of increasing difficulty. The application guides your child through the basics of programming and explains in detail how all the blocks that constitute programs work.

Children may program the robot using a tablet or a smartphone, through an intuitive visual block language, inspired by well-known and proven languages for children – Scratch from MIT and Blockly from Google. We’ve simplified the language to create a programing engine suitable for children (e.g. complicated settings or excessive/negative numbers have been removed). Additionally it has been adjusted to the capabilities of the robot and the mobile devices it works on. The only limit will be your child’s imagination.

> Discover apps recommended for beginners

> Discover advanced apps for older children

In the beginning Photon can’t do anything and is just your everyday plastic toy. That doesn’t last long though. Kids connect with him through the app, get acquainted and receive their first coding related missions. Each task completed gives them experience points which can be spent on robot’s development. They can for example:

► Make Photon’s wheels faster, which lets him perform better at many endeavors 

► Unlock his vision module allowing him to notice them, as well as get better at avoiding obstacles 

► Make his eyes glow in a completely new color

► Teach him to react to sounds and many more

Each new function and sense unlocked motivates them to experiment and gives a bigger set of tools usable in programming. 

Just like a growing child, the robot gets smarter, stronger and keeps developing. RPG-like freedom of choice lets kids personalize their robots to their own tastes. Children are proud when their progress and successes in studying can be shown off and appreciated.

Please click here to view Lesson Plan A Attachments

Please click here to view Lesson Plan B Attachments

Please click here to view Lesson Plan C Attachments

Please click here to view Photon's Lesson Plan A

Please click here to view Photon's Lesson Plan B

Please click here to view Photon's Lesson Plan C

Vendor: Thinkfun
Type: Board Games
Price: 36.94

A paradigm shift in the learning landscape has led to a rise in the popularity of computer skills. Programming, in particular, has been steadily becoming an essential skill that many have taken a vested interest in picking up. However, when it comes to learning, nobody enjoys being forced.

Potato Pirates was thus created by Gamewright Games as an enjoyable and social alternative to learn how to code. Incorporating 3 unrelated subjects of potatoes, piracy and programming, this epic card game allows players to learn all the basic programming concepts with 30 minutes of game play. The best part is – it keeps everyone away from their computers!

Conceived by teachers, the concepts covered in the game include:

• Variables
• Functions
• White loops
• Nested loops
• If-else conditionals
• Algorithms and sequential logic
• Interrupts and control flow
• Common programming bugs

GAME SETUP

Each player starts with

• 2 ship cards
• 5 playing cards
• 10 potato crew for each of your ships

(1 big potato = 5 small potatoes)

ON YOUR TURN

HOW TO WIN

Collect all 7 Potato King cards before anyone can or as many as you can before the deck runs out!

Potato Pirates is a card game that brings tons of fun to social gatherings. Its effortless setup allows you to save yourself from the hassle of software installations or setting up a laptop just to learn programming.

This also means that you can bid goodbye to your electronic devices and truly bond with your family and friends while attempting to save the Potato King!

On top of that, teachers can use the game to gamify lessons while fostering interaction among students. This will help maintain their interest in programming and keep them engaged through this enriching and educational classroom programming activity.

It is definitely the perfect coding game for learning in classrooms or having fun during a party!

Watch the full playlist on How to Play HERE.

 INFO

Age                        6+

No. Players           3-6

Time                      20-40 mins

Vendor: CREED LTD
Type:
Price: 92.52

pi-topPULSE brings the arts into STEAM. You’ll be able to code your own games, create music and lightshows. Answer any questions you might have using pi-topPULSE with Amazon Alexa.

Purpose Built Python Library

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The pi‑top team created a Python library in order to easily allow advanced interactions with pi‑topPULSE.

 

Integrated With Sonic Pi

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Use Sonic Pi music coding software with the pi‑topPULSE.

Open Source Software on GitHub

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The pi‑top community can engage in improving the software behind it.

GO TO GITHUB

Raspbian Compatible

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pi-topPULSE works as a Raspberry Pi 3 HAT on its own.

  

TECH SPECS

Vendor: CREED LTD
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 42.07

A speaker which slides into the modular rail of the pi-top & pi-topCEED.

You can play sounds, watch videos, code up music and create your own musical projects!

Pi-Top Speaker Features:

• Modular design, attach up to 3 in a row
• Left, Right and Mono mix selection
• High-quality SPDIF digital audio from HDMI
• 2 W per module
• I2C controlled

Please note: This is the MK2 speaker is the newest speaker which is compatible with the Pi-Top 3 (and all other pi-tops!)

Vendor: Makeblock
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 128.97

• Hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics
• Easy to assemble
• Based on Scratch 2.0 and Arduino IDE
• Includes an IR remote control

The Makeblock mBot-Blue STEM Educational Programmable Robot is an all-in-one solution to enjoy the hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics. Working with mBlock inspired by Scratch 2.0, connecting with computers or smart devices via Bluetooth or 2.4G (by different version), this easy-to-assemble mBot provides infinite possibilities for you to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

The Makeblock mBot-Blue STEM Educational Programmable Robot comes with 1 pc IR remote control as a gift. The default program of mBot has been optimized regarding this change. Users can check whether mBot is functioning using the onboard button.

Children Safeguard
Compared to the previous version, mBot V1.1 comes with a casing specially designed for protecting main control board. Meanwhile, the casing is atomized to safeguard children's eyes from the glare of the onboard LED.

Better Auxiliary Wheel
The ball omni-directional wheel of previous version is replaced by a mini nylon caster wheel that performs better when moving to any direction and dramatically reduces the little clack sound caused by a steel ball.

Vendor: Bellrobot
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 1134.67

13 in 1 Building & Coding Robots for Kids

Official building: Features 42 modules with a minimum of 12 robots to build

(Start Robot + Self-balance + Tracker+Laser+Patting Car+Explorer+Orang+M Robot+Snaker+Chicken+Skip Car+A Grabber)

The Bellrobot Mabot Modular Robot Kit is one of the best AI STEAM toys to let kids build, customize, and program robots, exploring mechanics, engineering, coding, and developing STEAM skills. Mabot integrates complex functions into quality ball modules, so kids can just simply plug and play!

Each Mabot kit is an incredible robotic system that allows kids to use modular components to create robots and unique functions such as moving, sensing the surroundings.

Once assembled, kids can use Mabot Go, an easy-to-use app to bring the robots to life and play whatever games they want! The Mabot IDE app, designed on Scratch, will walk kids through coding basics, allowing them to progress as they master modules.

Mabot ball modules allow kids to combine in different ways and build numerous varying creations, while Mabot Go and Mabot IDE apps inspire kids to create their own inventions with imagination.

What's Included

• 4 drive balls
• 2 battery balls
• 1 control ball
• 2 color sensing balls
• 15 connection balls
• 2 infrared sensor balls
• 2 touch sensor balls
• 6 three-port balls
• 4 horizontal joint connection balls
• 4 swinging joint connection balls
• 1 clipper
• accessories
• power adapter.

INFO

Age                        6+

Note                      Compatible with Lego

Control distance   5 meters

Control                  Bluetooth 4.0+

Battery                  7.4V 760mAh Li-Po battery (Included)

Material                Electronic component + ABS plastic

Vendor: Bellrobot
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 735.14

13 in 1 Building & Coding Robots for Kids

Official building: 12 forms (Start Robot + Self-balance + Tracker+Laser+Patting Car+Explorer+Orang+M Robot+Snaker+Chicken+Skip Car+A Grabber)

The Bellrobot Mabot Modular Robot Kit is one of the best AI STEAM toys to let kids build, customize, and program robots, exploring mechanics, engineering, coding, and developing STEAM skills. Mabot integrates complex functions into quality ball modules, so kids can just simply plug and play!

Each Mabot kit is an incredible robotic system that allows kids to use modular components to create robots and unique functions such as moving, sensing the surroundings.

Once assembled, kids can use Mabot Go, an easy-to-use app to bring the robots to life and play whatever games they want! The Mabot IDE app, designed on Scratch, will walk kids through coding basics, allowing them to progress as they master modules.

Mabot ball modules allow kids to combine in different ways and build numerous varying creations, while Mabot Go and Mabot IDE apps inspire kids to create their own inventions with imagination.

What's Included

• 1x Control Ball
• 4x Drive Ball
• 2x Battery Ball
• 1x Touch Sensing Ball
• 1x Color Sensing Ball
• 1x Infrared Sensing Ball
• 2x Rotate Joint Ball
• 2x Swing Joint Ball
• 8x 6-Port Connection Ball
• 3x 3-Port Connection Ball
• Other Accessories: Small Connector, Structual Connector, Wheel Plug, Rubber Plug, Lego Adapter A, Lego Adapter B, Control Ball Accessory 001, Connection Ball Accessory 001, Drive Ball Accessory 002, Medium Rod Connector, Long Rod Connector, 5-hole Beam, 9-hole Beam, Clipper,  USB Cable, Disassembly Tool, Rubber Ring, Color Card
• 1x Tracking Map
• 1x Starter Robot Quick Guide
• 1x Mabot Encyclopedia

INFO

Age                        6+

Note                      Compatible with Lego

Control distance   5 meters

Control                  Bluetooth 4.0+

Battery                  7.4V 760mAh Li-Po battery (Included)

Material                Electronic component + ABS plastic

Vendor: Bellrobot
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 397.76

6 in 1 Building & Coding Robots for Kids

Official building: 6 forms (Start Robot + Self-balance + Tracker+Laser+Patting Car+Explorer )

The Bellrobot Mabot Modular Robot Starter Kit is one of the best AI STEAM toys to let kids build, customize, and program robots, exploring mechanics, engineering, coding, and developing STEAM skills. Mabot integrates complex functions into quality ball modules, so kids can just simply plug and play!

Each Mabot kit is an incredible robotic system that allows kids to use modular components to create robots and unique functions such as moving, sensing the surroundings.

Once assembled, kids can use Mabot Go, an easy-to-use app to bring the robots to life and play whatever games they want! The Mabot IDE app, designed on Scratch, will walk kids through coding basics, allowing them to progress as they master modules.

Mabot ball modules allow kids to combine in different ways and build numerous varying creations, while Mabot Go and Mabot IDE apps inspire kids to create their own inventions with imagination.

What's Included

• 1x Control Ball
• 1x Drive Ball
• 1x Battery Ball
• 1x Touch Sensing Ball
• 1x Color Sensing Ball
• 1x Infrared Sensing Ball
• 5x 6-Port Connection Ball
• 3x 3-Port Connection Ball
• Other Accessories: Small Connector, Structual Connector, Wheel Plug, Rubber Plug, Lego Adapter A, Lego Adapter B, Control Ball Accessory 001, Connection Ball Accessory 001, Drive Ball Accessory 002, 5-hole Beam, USB Cable, Disassembly Tool, Color Card
• 1x Tracking Map
• 1x Starter Robot Quick Guide
• 1x Mabot Encyclopedia

INFO

Age                        6+

Note                      Compatible with Lego

Control distance   5 meters

Control                  Bluetooth 4.0+

Battery                  7.4V 760mAh Li-Po battery (Included)

Material                Electronic component + ABS plastic

Vendor: Bellrobot
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 264.58

3 in 1 Building & Coding Robots for Kids

Official building: 3 forms (Start Robot + Self-balance + Tracker )

The Bellrobot Mabot Modular Robot Starter Kit is one of the best AI STEAM toys to let kids build, customize, and program robots, exploring mechanics, engineering, coding, and developing STEAM skills. Mabot integrates complex functions into quality ball modules, so kids can just simply plug and play!

Each Mabot kit is an incredible robotic system that allows kids to use modular components to create robots and unique functions such as moving, sensing the surroundings.

Once assembled, kids can use Mabot Go, an easy-to-use app to bring the robots to life and play whatever games they want! The Mabot IDE app, designed on Scratch, will walk kids through coding basics, allowing them to progress as they master modules.

Mabot ball modules allow kids to combine in different ways and build numerous varying creations, while Mabot Go and Mabot IDE apps inspire kids to create their own inventions with imagination.

What's Included

• 1x Control Ball
• 1x Drive Ball
• 1x Battery Ball
• 1x Color Sensing Ball
• 2x 6-Port Connection Ball
• Other Accessories: Small Connector, Structual Connector, Wheel Plug, Lego Adapter A, Lego Adapter B, Connection Ball Accessory 001, USB Cable, Disassembly Tool
• 1x Tracking Map
• 1x Starter Robot Quick Guide
• 1x Mabot Encyclopedia

INFO

Age                        6+

Note                      Compatible with Lego

Control distance   5 meters

Control                  Bluetooth 4.0+

Battery                  7.4V 760mAh Li-Po battery (Included)

Material                Electronic component + ABS plastic

Vendor: Wonder Workshop
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 106.48

Meet Dot
Small but mighty, Dot is Dash’s companion, and quite a brainy little robot on its own. Dot comes with several built-in games, such as Magic Dot Ball, Dot of Music, and Light Sword. Using our free apps, Wonder and Blockly, students can create more than 100 games. Plus, with its IR-sensors, Dot can sense and even control Dash!

What comes in the box

• 1 Dot
• 1 Charging Cord
• Getting Started Guide

Dot Size

• Length: 3.39 in
• Width: 3.39 in
• Height: 3.74 in (with stand)
  • 3.39 in (without stand)
• Weight: 0.37 lbs

Battery, Power & Connectivity

• Play time: Up to 5 hours
• Standby time: Up to 30 days
• Battery: Built in rechargeable lithium ion 
• Charging: via Micro USB to computer system or power adapter 
• Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart 4 / LE 

Lights, Sensors, & Media

• Microphones: 3 
• Speaker: 1 
• Eye Lights: 12 White LEDs 
• Ear Lights: RGB LEDs 
• Spotlight: RGB LEDs (in chest)
• Tail lights: Red LEDs 
• Transmitters: 4 IRs 
• Distance Sensors: 3 (12 inch range)
• Detect Robot Receivers: 2 IRs

Supported OS & Devices

iOS 7.1 or newer

• iPad 3 or newer,
• iPad Air,
• iPad Mini

iOS 8.1 or newer 

• iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6+,
• iPod Touch 5

Android 4.4 (KitKat) or newer (Blockly)

• Nexus 7 (2013 / 2nd generation),
• Nexus 9,
• Galaxy Note 10.1 or newer,
• Galaxy Note Pro 12.2,
• Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, 10.1,
• Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8.0, 10.1
• Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4,
• Galaxy Tab S 8.4, 10.5
• Galaxy S4, S5 (Go app only)

Vendor: Sphero
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 4499.00

 Plug in. Power up. Roll out.

The BOLT Power Pack lets you charge, store, and carry Sphero BOLT robots... times 15. Built with an integrated cooling system, your robots can charge safely all from one place.

With more robots, a longer battery life (2+ hours), auto-aiming, and more, the BOLT Power Pack is the top of the line kit for educators using the Sphero Edu program in a classroom, robotics club, or in any maker environment you can dream up. Plus it’s loaded with Turbo Covers, maze tape, and protractors, so the activities can get started anytime, anywhere. Tote it all like a boss in a sleek airline compliant carrying case on rollers with a retractable handle. You’ll officially be the best teacher ever.

Amp up and make it yours!

Features

• Learn to code by drawing, using Scratch blocks, or writing JavaScript text with the Sphero Edu app.
• The colorful LED matrix is fully programmable and easy on the eyes.
• BOLT to BOLT infrared communication allows for new games and advanced movements like swarming.
• Auto aim your robot thanks to the built-in compass.
• An ambient light sensor allows you to program based on your room’s brightness.
• A long battery life of 2 hours per charge can handle even your biggest projects.
• It’s fun to take for a spin. Simply drive BOLT and play games.
• BOLT is approachable yet advanced with more features, more power, and more fun.

 Advance Order needed, Approximately 3 - 5 Weeks.

Vendor: Sphero
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 274.77

Radical robot. Perfectly programmable.

Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. Program with the Sphero Edu app from nearly any mobile or desktop device, discover awesome community-created activities, or just drive and play. BOLT was built to shine with a brilliant 8x8 LED Matrix that animates and displays real-time data. Create and customize games and learn to code by drawing on your screen, using Scratch™ blocks, or writing JavaScript text programs.

Use advanced sensors to keep tabs on BOLT’s speed, acceleration, and direction, or orient and drive BOLT with the built-in compass. BOLT also features infrared communication, allowing your robot to “communicate” with other BOLTs, enabling brand new games and advanced coding tactics. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a durable, waterproof shell, Sphero BOLT establishes a striking new way to learn and play.

• Learn to code by drawing, using Scratch blocks, or writing JavaScript text with the Sphero Edu app.
• Sphero BOLT was built to shine with a programmable 8x8 LED Matrix that animates and displays real-time data.
• BOLT to BOLT infrared communication allows for new games and advanced movements.
• Auto aim your robot thanks to the built-in compass.
• An ambient light sensor allows you to program based on your room’s brightness.
• A long battery life of 2 hours per charge can handle even your biggest projects.
• It’s fun to take for a spin. Simply drive BOLT and play games.
• BOLT is approachable yet advanced with more features, more power, and more fun.

What's in the Box

• Sphero BOLT
• Inductive Charging Cradle with USB Cable 
• Protractor with heading, directions, and clock
• Sticker sheet
• Quick Start Guide
• Sphero Edu app available for download on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows, and Chrome
• Sphero Play app available for download on iOS, and Android
• Swift Playgrounds app available for download on iOS. Works with the Sphero Arcade and Sphero Template playgrounds

Tech Specs

• Free App: Sphero Edu app compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows, Chrome
• Durable UV-coated clear plastic shell
• Bluetooth Smart connection (100 foot range)
• Inductive charging (6 hour charge for 2+ hours of play)
• Height: 73mm / Width: 73mm / Weight 200g
• Top speed: 4.5 MPH

Vendor: littleBits
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 185.99

BECOME YOUR OWN SUPER HERO

Build It. Code It. Customize It. Save the World with It. 

With their favorite Marvel Avengers, kids become their own Super Heroes by building and customizing their high-tech hero gear and unique identity.

• Comes with 9 Bits, 7 hero gear parts, 2 sticker sheets, and the free littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor app
• Free Avengers Hero Inventor app includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials that guide kids through creating, customizing, and coding their unique hero identity and gear. Their favorite Marvel Avengers, like Iron Man and Iron Heart, Black Panther and Shuri, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and more! Guide them through their hero training.
• App includes challenges to promote creativity and customization using household items.
• Kids use their smart device to control new abilities, with 18+ in-app activities and coding that keep kids playing day after day
• Comes with wearable tech sensors, customizable LED matrix light design, authentic Marvel Avengers sound effects, and in-app block coding
• littleBits electronic blocks & hero gear parts can be reconfigured in different ways to create brand-new inventions

APP ACTIVITIES

AVENGERS SUPER HERO TRAINING: UNLOCK OVER 18 IN-APP ACTIVITIES

SPEED TRACKER

Ant-Man and Wasp have trained so they can shrink and grow in the blink of an eye. Train with this talented duo to master your speed and movement.

STEALTH MODE

Black Widow is known as one of the most talented spies in the world. Go undercover like Black Widow with inventions like Night Vision and Undercover Device.

Vendor: Circuitmess
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 9.25

Playing games on a game console you’ve made is fun. But you know what’s even more fun: having a multiplayer gaming party on retro DIY game consoles.

You heard it, MAKERbuino game consoles can connect with link cables, exchange data, and play multiplayer games.

The consoles communicate using i2c communication – a type of communication protocol used to interface microcontrollers with sensors and other microcontrollers.

Since i2c is serial, you can chain more than 2 MAKERbuino consoles together using link cables. Theoretically, you can connect up to 128 MAKERbuinos together and make a massive multiplayer match.

Vendor: Makeblock
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 208.00

Meet Codey Rocky, your new coding companion

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 all children the opportunity to take their first steps into the world of code and compose their first “Hello World!” statement at the same time as they explore their creativity.

Two robots in one

Codey is the detachable controller that holds all the magic. It includes more than 10 electronic modules that can be controlled via code.

Rocky is the car that lets you take Codey anywhere you want, so that your clever programs can be run everywhere.

Make your games interactive

Codey comes with a built-in 6-axis gyroscope so that you can control the games you code by moving or tilting your controller, and see the game respond to your actions.

What you will learn:

Beginner & Advanced Coding

Create your first program by dragging and dropping code blocks and gradually gain more advanced skills, and transition into Python programming.

Logical Thinking

Logic is the foundation of coding. Learn how to go from idea to working program by writing code that makes sense in practice.

Creative Expression

Code is the easiest way to make something, and Codey Rocky makes it even more fun and creative. Make your ideas real in mBlock 5 and see your coding companion run your code.

AI and IoT Principles

From voice recognition to infrared TV controls, Codey Rocky users gain first familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

Benefits

Easy to Start 

Makeblock’s mBlock 5 programming software is based on MIT’s graphical programming language Scratch 3.0 to guarantee that beginners can get started coding within minutes. All you need to do is drag and drop!

Available on various platform

Regardless if you prefer to program on MacBook, Chromebook or desktop PC, mBlock 5 is ready for you to get started with code.

Switch to Python    

With just one click you can turn your graphical code into Python code and continue learning an advanced and practical language.

Connect to the Internet of Things

Use mBlock 5 to add Internet of Things-functionality to Codey Rocky. Control home appliances, get weather reports, and much more!

Get to know AI

mBlock 5 software supports AI-functionality including voice and face recognition, and mood sensing etc. With Codey Rocky, children have the most fun and easiest way of getting familiar with one of the fundamental technologies of the 21st century.

10+ advanced electronic modules

With more than 10 programmable electronic modules, Codey Rocky can be programmed to perform a wide range of fun effects and functions.

Hardware compatibility 

Codey Rocky is designed to be compatible with make block Neuron and LEGO bricks,to let you realise any idea you can come up with. Pogo Pin on both codey and rocky for connection with makeblock Neuron. 

Wireless upload

The optional Bluetooth dongle lets you upload code to your robot companion wirelessly to computer so that you can rapidly try out your code ideas. Please mind that must use our bluetooth dongle for wireless upload to computer, without it you can also use USB cable for wired upload, and for connection with tablets you can use tablet's bluetooth directly.

Vendor: Circuitmess
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 51.31 - 116.82 (2 variants)

Ever wanted to build your own game console? MAKERbuino is what you need!

This neat little device is an open source game console you can build yourself (it’s fully DIY – do it yourself).

Besides being a cool retro handheld device, MAKERbuino is also an educational device shaped like a game console.

Make your own Game Boy!

With MAKERbuino you can build your own game console from scratch! It’s assembled with ease. All of the components are easy to solder. All you need is some basic soldering skills and you’re good to go! 

The device is based on easy-to-find components and programmed in Arduino – one of the most popular DIY microcontroller platforms.

More than a game console

MAKERbuino’s hardware and software are extremely hackable. The kit was designed to encourage you to make new content and extensions for it. Building the MAKERbuino kit is only the beginning. Program a cool retro game, add an extra analog stick, connect a GSM module, use your MAKERbuino to control a quadcopter, add a Wi-Fi module and connect it to the internet…
We can’t wait to see what amazing MAKERbuino software and hardware projects you can make!

Customization

Design a custom 3D printed or CNC cut casing, change the button caps, turn your MAKERbuino in a cellphone… Make your MAKERbuino unique. Throughout the process of hacking and customization, you’ll enter the world of electronics, CAD designing, 3D printing, programming, all in a fun and challenging way.

Nevertheless, MAKERbuino is not only for the beginners. It’s capabilities will keep more advanced users busy as well.

A vast open-source game library

MAKERbuino is fully compatible with Gamebuino, our collaborative project. That means that you can play with a vast library of games made by the community and available online with source code: creations gallery

Multiplayer!

Playing games on a game console you've made is fun. But you know what's even more fun: having a multiplayer gaming party on retro DIY game consoles.

You heard it, MAKERbuino game consoles can connect with link cables, exchange data, and play multiplayer games.

The consoles communicate using i2c communication - a type of communication protocol used to interface microcontrollers with sensors and other microcontrollers.

Since i2c is serial, you can chain more than 2 MAKERbuino consoles together using link cables. Theoretically, you can connect up to 128 MAKERbuinos together and make a massive multiplayer match.

MAKERbuino tutorials

Looking for the build guide? Click the HERE!

Age 11+ is advised. Average build time:  5 – 6 hours (depending on user’s skill level).
*You’ll need some basic soldering and assembly skills to put the kit together.

Inspired by Gamebuino, made in collaboration with Gamebuino

We followed the Gamebuino project since the launch of the initial campaign in 2013. The MAKERbuino project started as a weekend DIY Gamebuino and grew into something more. Now we collaborate with the creator of Gamebuino that generously helps the project, promotes it and sells it on the official Gamebuino shop.

Standard Kit includes:

• unassembled MAKERbuino kit
• 128MB SD card loaded with games
• USB-TTL programmer board (for connecting your MAKERbuino to a computer and programming it)

Kit with Tools includes:

• unassembled MAKERbuino kit
• 128MB SD card loaded with games
• USB-TTL programmer board (for connecting your MAKERbuino to a computer and programming it)
• diagonal cutter pliers
• screwdriver
• some solder
• needle nose pliers
• snazzy USB soldering iron
• USB cable for the soldering iron
• metallic soldering iron holder
• small sponge (for cleaning the soldering iron)

Fun fact: this soldering iron is light, small, and portable and can be plugged in a USB power bank so that you can solder on the go.

Vendor: PRIMO
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 316.82

Your child’s first coding kit

Inside the box:
1x Cubetto, 1x Board, 16x Blocks, 1x World Map, 1x Story Book

Vendor: Wonder Workshop
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 369.44

Dash is your first real robot friend.

Dash robot is perfect for use in a classroom or at home with family and friends, letting kids work solo or come together for group coding projects. Dash is the perfect gift for today’s kids. Dash is extremely entertaining and come with hours of interactive challenges and 5 free apps for endless hours of fun.

Ready to play right of out of the box, Dash can speed around the house, lights blinking, wheels squealing. Dash comes with free mobile and tablet iOS, Android and Kindle compatible apps, Wonder and Blockly, designed for every child to program and learn on their own. Wonder even lets you save your creations to Dash to play without the screen.

Small but mighty, Dot is ready to engage.

If Dash is the brawn, then Dot is the brains of this robotic duo. Dot comes with several games built in, such as Hot Podoto, Dot of Music, and Light Sword. Using free apps Wonder and Blockly, you get to make over a hundred more games using instructions in the apps. Games built in Wonder can be saved with Dot to play without the screen. Dot is the best introduction to coding and robotics with hands-on play, opening up their imagination and creativity. The Wonder and Blockly apps are available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices.

What's in the Box:

• 1 Dash
  
• 1 Dot
  
• 1 Charging Cord
  
• 2 Building Brick Connectors

Vendor: Wonder Workshop
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 313.89

Your Robot. Your Rules.

Cue (ages 11+) – a witty, entertaining robot with four hero avatars & enhanced AI that takes personality, interactive communication, and programming to a new level. 

A Friend Fit for You

Cue is an incredibly clever robot with a witty attitude that’s full of interactive surprises! Choose from 4 unique avatars to customize cue with a personality that’s right for you. The more you explore, the more you’ll discover what cue can do.

Advanced Tech Rules

Experience interactive communication unlike any other robot. New Emotive AI systems, more memory, improved sensors, upgraded processors, and advanced Bluetooth capabilities make cue a true CleverBot.

• 3 Proximity Sensors
• Real-time Bluetooth
• IR Robot Interaction
• 3 Processors & Sensor Fusion
• Dual Motors & Potentiometers
• 3 Microphones & Speaker
• Programmable LED & Buttons
• 2 Powered Wheels & Encoders

Customize Cue
Choose from 4 unique hero avatars that each have an amazing depth of personality, expressions, and interactions.

Robotics Amplified

The cue app takes robotics to the next level. Engage in witty chat with cue, control cue’s movements, create reactive sensor behaviors, or code creative interactions using block or JavaScript programming at the skill level that’s right for you.

• 1 CUE Robot
• 1 Charging Cord
• Stickers / Warranty
• Connector Blocks

Get the App here:

Vendor: micro:bit
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 73.83 - 112.06 (2 variants)

Start your Digital Maker journey with the micro:bit and a variety of easy-to-use components! This kit comes our custom Breakout Board (BoB for short), a custom accessory for the micro:bit that lets you easily connect a wide variety of modules without having to deal with messy breadboard wires. 

• Great for the classroom: Expand the possibilities of students' projects with a wide library of compatible modules! 
• Great for beginners: Drastically reduce the fear of making mistakes with wiring. 
• Great variety: Includes 10 modules to create a huge range of projects.

What's included

• micro:bit with USB cable and battery pack (optional)
• 1x OLED Display, for when you're done hurting your eyes reading 5 × 5 LEDs
• 1x Mini Servo
• 1x Passive Buzzer
• 1x PIR Sensor
• 1x Crash Sensor
• 1x Soil Moisture Sensor
• 1x ADKeypad
• 1x Potentiometer
• 3x LEDs
• 10x Male-Male Jumper Wires
• 10x Female-Female Jumper Wires

Projects you can make

• Mini Game Console -- ADKeyboard, LED Matrix on microbit, (OLED)
• Plant Monitoring Device -- Soil Moisture Sensor, OLED, Servo, (LED+Jumper Wires, Buzzer)
• Intruder Detector -- Crash Sensor (to detect open door) or PIR Sensor, Buzzer
• Smart Light -- PIR Sensor, LED+Jumper Wires
• Alarm Box -- Accelerometer on microbit, Crash Sensor, Buzzer, OLED
• Lie Detector -- Soil Moisture Sensor, LED, Buzzer
• Fish Feeder -- Servo, LED
• Music Machine -- Buzzer, ADKeyboard

Vendor: Wonder Workshop
Type: Tech & Gizmo
Price: 276.85

Howdy-doo!
I'm Dash.

Dash is beloved by kids and teachers across the US and around the world. Dash is smart enough to respond to voices and sounds and Dash can dance and sing, which makes for a fun and interactive learning experience for kids. Dash will help kids learn, laugh, and grow. Designed for kids 6+.

Winner of the Creative Child 2017 Kid's Product of the Year & 2017 Toy of the Year Awards.

Bring coding to life

Kids can watch their virtual coding turn into tangible learning experiences in real time as Dash, with its performance and multiple sensors, interacts with and responds to its surroundings.

Get ready to roll

A thoughtful design and approachable personality make Dash the perfect companion for both boys and girls, right out of the box -- no assembly (or experience!) necessary. See the Getting Started Guide.

Gear up for growth

 Recognized by parent and educators alike, the award-winning Dash guides kids of all experience levels through a library of in-app challenges to inspire tomorrow’s inventors.

Dash is more than just an engaging personality.

Progress through age-appropriate apps.

Discover an app for every age group, learning style, and play pattern.

View the apps

What's in the Box:

• 1 Dash robot
  
• 1 USB Charging Cord
• 2 Building Brick Connectors

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