13 Insanely Cool Gadgets & Tech Gifts for Kids

1. Clicbot Educational Robot Kit

As I was wandering around the convention center in Las Vegas, a bunch of tiny robots was singing and dancing with one another without the intervention of any human. I went ahead to check them out and they are none other than Clicbot robots, tiny little but smart robot toys made specifically for educational/STEM purposes. Look how cool their futuristic-looking head is! Click bot is a modular robot that can be turned into... [More info]

2. GoCube – Smartphone Connected Speed Cube

In the 1980s, the Rubiks cube hit the shelves and became popular worldwide instantly. Its fame did not end there as the cube went on to become the best-selling toy. Now that the gadget world is taking over, we have smart, connected cubes and one of the good ones is GoCube Speed Cube. Costing under $100, this is a great tech gift for kids and teenagers.

Smart Cube

3. PowerUp 4.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane (RC)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to put a motor and an onboard circuit on a paper airplane and turn it into an RC Airplane? Well now you can with this smartphone-controlled device that attaches to any paper airplane and allows you to fly it from the ground!  That means you can turn a simple paper airplane, or balsa wood or cardboard plane, into a fully functioning RC Airplane with this amazing device. POWERUP 4.0 has an onboard computer/circuit and can function on autopilot.  The device also includes a wind stabilizer allowing you to fly in windy conditions as well as a launch assist meaning that... [More info]

4. Moorebot Scout – Tiny AI Powered Bot

This cool-looking robot is not just a toy, it is also a robotic camera for home monitoring. You heard it right, Moorebot Scout moves around your home and monitors it while you are away. Scout is a smart device. It connects to your WiFi and can be controlled with a phone app. It also works with Google Home and Alexa voice assistants. You can use the robot as an RC vehicle or leave it alone. If left alone, it uses... [More info]

5. Petoi Bittle – A Palm-sized STEM Robot Dog

The Petoi Bittle robot is a palm-sized robot dog developed for fun but also serves as a STEM gadget. It is manufactured by Petoi, a startup company whose main goal is to produce simple, innovative pets. The Bittle robot dog walks, plays tricks, and rolls around just like a real dog. It has been designed to maneuver on all kinds of terrains. You can teach it new skills and make it memorize various patterns. Additionally, Bittle can be used for STEM education. It is an ideal gadget for teaching and researching STEM projects. It also makes a good present to surprise a family member or a dear friend. However, the... [More info]

6. Makeway Modular Magnetic Marble Run – STEM Set for Kids

Makeway is a modular toy kit that helps you create modular, creative magnetic bits that attach seamlessly to the whiteboard, locker, car, fridge, wall, and more. With this gadget, you can create complex marble runs with the help of 100 modular pieces. It includes 67 tracks, 11 trick pieces and 20 marbles. Most games become boring because of repetitive tasks, but not with Makeway. You can create as many tracks and puzzles as your imagination can allow and have endless fun.

How It Works

7. Loona – AI Powered Smart Robot

What would you think about getting an adorable smart toy for your kids that also presents itself as an entertaining family robot pet? That's what the Loona Smart Robot Toy is all about. Loona is a four-wheeled fully programmable toy that is partially anthropomorphized to promote interactiveness and keep you and your kids entertained with multiple tricks for hours on end.

How Is It Designed?

8. MetaFly – A Cool Ornithopter You can Own

You might be knowing drones but do you know what an Ornithopter is? If not, check out this super cool gadget named Meta Fly which is very similar to a drone that flies in the sky but it's an ornithopter, which means, it is like a flying insect that can maneuver itself. Sounds amazing but does it actually work? Watch the video below and see for yourself. As per the manufacturer, this drone-like creature is a biomimetic controllable creature that can fly in the sky for around 8 minutes on a single charge. The range is about 100 meters which isn't too much. Since this gadget is being used as a toy, that should be fine. The drone is very similar to a dragonfly both in terms of look and functionality. It is invented by 'BionicBird' which had previously brought out another bird-looking drone in late 2014. ... [More info]

9. Govee Hexagon Light Panels for Wall

If you’re on the lookout for innovative lights to make your room more engaging, look no further than these Govee Hexagonal light panels. The LED light kit offers a unique way to make a functional decoration. Govee's products are smart. They can be controlled from your phone, voice assistant and whatnot. The smart app lets you experience in-depth features, including Music & Scene modes, sharing user-made effects and daily scheduling. These panels are modular and you can add more blocks as you need. Each power adapter can support up to 12 light panels. With these RGB panels, you can light up your living room, closet, bedroom or any other wall décor scene. Shout out to Govee's RGBIC technology as it helps you bring your vision to life simply by selecting multiple colors for a promising lighting experience across your entire design. Another exciting feature is the 28 preset lighting effects. Choosing your animated multicolor scene effects... [More info]

10. Sphero Specdrums – Musical Rings with Play Pad

Sphero has a range of cool gadgets for kids but this one looks great for not only kids but also a music lovers. Meet Sphero Specdrums, a cool music accessory that you can wear. Specdrums are nothing but rings that you can wear. Unlike other rings, these connect to your smartphone and detect color! This is how it works, you wear it, pair it with your phone, tap the ring onto a colored surface and voila, you will hear a sound. Based on the color you are tapping, you will hear different sounds.... [More info]

11. Sphero Mini : The App-Controlled Robot Ball

Sphero has created some of the finest STEM toys for kids and today, we are going to check out their Sphero Mini robot. Sphero Mini is an app-controlled robot ball that can be programmed as per your needs. You can use your smartphone to move it around, play games with it and compete with other Sphero users.

Little robot. Lotta fun. Sphero Mini fits a huge experience into a tiny robot the size of a ping pong ball. Aside from driving and addicting games, get the ball rolling just by using your face. Yes, you read that right. Face Drive is a crazy, first-of-its-kind feature that uses facial recognition technology to drive the ball. And thanks to the beauty of app updates, there's always more features on the way.

Packed with teeny tiny tech, Sphero Mini has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights that glow in millions of colors. Colorful,... [More info]

12. Robosen T9 – A Programmable, Transformable Robot

Update: Looks like T9 version is currently not available. Consider getting their latest models instead. Transformers are real, they are evolving and they look magnificent. You don't believe me, check out this crazy cool transformers robot called T9 by Robosen. Robosen T9 looks like a normal car at first glance but with the press of a button, it transforms into a crazy looking robot that can walk, bend and make some noise. T9 robot can connect to your laptop or smartphone through which you can... [More info]

13. Animal Island Aila Sit & Play Toddler Learning System

It is every parent’s joy to give their kids the best shot at life. Whereas it is the education that we give our kids that allows them to excel in life. Well, thanks to technology, nowadays there are fun ways in which you can keep your toddler entertained, engaged and get to learn at the same time. The Aila Sit & Play properly fits this bill. It is a gadget that has been engineered with your toddlers’ interest at heart. At this young age, your toddler is curious to learn new things, and this gadget presents the right opportunity to teach... [More info]

14. Boogie Board VersaBoard – Reusable LCD Notepad

Being able to jot down notes, ideas, and inspirations quickly and easily is a key part of staying productive. It's even better when those notes can easily be organized and saved. The Boogie Board VersaBoard seems to me, the perfect tool for just that. Ever since I got this, I have been using the pad for creating a list of weekly tasks remaining.... [More info]