The 10 Best Robot Kits For Kids

This review has been updated 9 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Give the aspiring mechanics, engineers and scientists in your household something to sink their creative teeth into with one of these cool robot kits geared toward kids of all ages. Using advanced technology and playful designs to promote active engagement and logical thinking, they’re not only fun to play with, they can also help children develop essential skills for their future careers. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

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10. Meccano Meccanoid XL 2.0

For a techie bonding experience with your youngster, the Meccano Meccanoid XL 2.0 (appx. $153) is the project for you. While you may need several days to fully assemble this 4-foot friend, the time it takes to build it and teach it commands and tasks will be well spent.

9. Think Gizmos Ingenious Machines

The Think Gizmos Ingenious Machines (appx. $28) will spark children’s creative imaginations as they construct miniature automatons to bring to life, giving their confidence a boost as they improve their skills and move on to more intricate building techniques.

8. Smithsonian Robo Spider

The Smithsonian Robo Spider (around $13) is offered at a remarkably affordable price, and the prospect of terrorizing the household with a mechanical arachnid may be just what it takes to get some kiddos excited about learning how to build and program machines.

7. LittleBits Star Wars Droid

Teach your child the importance and fun of computer science with the LittleBits Star Wars Droid (about $65). After he’s up and running, he can be easily controlled with a smart device to take on block-based missions together, making sure the universe doesn’t fall to the Dark Side.

6. Lego Boost Creative Toolbox

The Lego Boost Creative Toolbox (about $155) has everything a youngster needs to cultivate robust coding skills, playing on the versatility of those ever-popular bricks to build, program and engage with an assortment of multifunctional droids, and making STEM fundamentals fun to learn.

5. Thames & Kosmos Engineer

Nurture children’s natural inquisitiveness with the Thames & Kosmos Engineer (around $41), a read-along learning experience in basic mechanics. Guided by the unfolding narrative, kids can enjoy building and repairing non-motorized robots with moving parts and playful colors.

4. Discovery Kids Mindblown Set

Give budding engineers free rein to create with the Discovery Kids Mindblown Set (around $29) and let their imaginations run wild applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the task of assembling and customizing miniature, solar-powered automatons.

3. Ubtech Jimu Builderbots Series

With over 400 snap-together pieces and animated step-by-step instructions, the Ubtech Jimu Builderbots Series (around $135) is a fun and educational project for the whole family. It uses a Blockly coding platform that allows you to program it to perform a myriad of activities.

2. Sphero Bolt

If you think a game of catch is the only thing you can do with a ball that isn’t a team sport, you haven’t seen what the Sphero Bolt (around $150) is capable of. Inside its clear, hardened shell is sophisticated technology that drives playful, multisensory interactions and activities.

1. Lego Mindstorms EV3

If you have engineering in your blood or enjoy a little high-tech tinkering, the Lego Mindstorms EV3 (about $349) allows you to build your very own brick-based comrade that can be transformed into multiple prototypes and be programmed using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

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