Gadgets for Kids
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SunFounder Arduino Robot Kit – A Cool DIY Robot for Kids
I remember myself using Arduino Uno for an LED cube project and believe me, you can do almost anything with it. When you combine this with DIY kit, even small kids can easily program interactive robots. Having said that, Sunfounder, a very well known manufacturer of STEM gadgets and DIY kits has a wide range of products that use Arduino to build crazy toys and robots. This Arduino robot kit is one of them.
This robot kit features an Arduino nano board, an ultrasonic sensor at the front (the scary looking eyes in the top) and a few servo motors. This is a DIY robotic kit which means you should build it yourself. Fret not, even a small kid could do these construct these DIY kits with ease. The robot could walk like a person, make hand movements and probably it could dance too! It is equipped with an obstacle
WowWee Chippies – A Cool Robot Dog
How cool is this little dog robot! Chipper is a cute robot from WowWee that looks and behaves like a puppy. If you are looking for a gift for your child, this robotic dog should make it to your wish list. The robot can do many actions including dancing, barking and it even interacts with you when you pet it. Chipper robo can be controlled via a remote.
Though this gadget cannot replace a real dog in terms of emotions, it can, however, act as a companion for your kid. Costing around $50, this robot puppy is definitely worth a look.
Vector by Anki – A Tiny Robot for Kids and Geeks
As the world of Artificial Intelligence evolves, so do the gadgets and tech devices surrounding it. There are so many household robot toys available in the market but when it comes to intelligence, Anki produces some of the best. Vector is an AI-powered robot that does a lot of things. It can respond to your touch, voice and sight. Vector is like a blend of a smart home speaker and a remote-controlled toy that can move around your home.
Vector robot can answer your questions, guide you through tutorials and even plays with you. It can navigate independently and can even self-charge. The artificial intelligence embedded in it makes this robotic toy one of the futuristic gadgets you could buy. The robot has Alexa built-in so you can use it as a voice assistant too. Moreover, Vector has received wonderful reviews and ratings from users making it a good buy.
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Ghostkube – Build anything with these Modular Cubes
Meet GHOSTKUBE, one of the most unique modular cubes/building blocks I have ever seen. GHOSTKUBE is a system of pieces for making moving sculptures. The Ghostkube can change shape in your hands and you can build many versions. The cubes are super smooth and simple. Dig out the creativity inside you to construct some of the most unique structures. There is not much to say here, watch the video below to get an idea of this gadget.
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.
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Aerowood – A Tiny Modular Wooden Drone
Have you ever thought of a wooden drone? Do you want to build your drone from the scratch instead of using ready-to-fly drones? Here is a product that makes your wish come true. Aerowood is a DIY wooden drone kit that allows you to build a drone from scratch. Customize your drone, give your own look, and enjoy the aerial view. Aerowood provides about 180 components that help you build your drone. It also provides a 720p HD camera to capture the view.
Panda Shaped Table Lamp
Who doesn't love Pandas, they are cute and adorable. To all Panda lovers, here is a super cool looking table lamp that comes in the shape of a baby Panda. The soft ambient light makes this lamp look beautiful on a table, especially in the bedroom. The lamp is not wireless and hence it needs to be connected to the power supply via the power cord which will be included in the package.
Since the shape of the lamp is a Panda, this could be a good option for your Kids room, they will definitely love it. Costing less than $20, this table lamp is not at all expensive. Consider gifting one to your kid.
Evo Smartphone Connected Coding Robot Toy
21st generation kids are so lucky to have these kinds of futuristic gadgets but the back old days were different. I couldn't even get a motorized toy when I was a kid, leave apart a coding toy ????. Evo is a cool smartphone-connected toy that enables your kids to play in many ways but at the same time, the gadget tries to instill coding habits and interests in the kids. If your kid is towards STEM, this gadget could pump up the interest for sure. A bunch of things including the line following robot can be coded using Evo. Their user-friendly mobile app interface allows you to drag and drop the code snippets. Costing under $100, the gadget could be a good gifting idea for a kid.
Zumi – A Tiny Self Driving Car
During my visit to CES 2019, Zumi is one of the coolest gadgets that I came across. Zumi is a tiny little toy car that can be more than just a toy. It is a robot that you can configure to do whatever you want. This is how the company puts it, "Zümi is the first educational self-driving car kit that will teach you about the concept of artificial intelligence and self-driving car technology in a fun and engaging way".
With this cool product, you can learn or improve your skills in python coding, in machine vision and a bit of robotics too. The easy to use coding platform allows you to configure the robot effortlessly. One of the most attractive application is the self-driving. You can construct a miniature city with roads and let your Zumi roam around autonomously. Know more about this awesome robot from the video below.
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, interchangeable shells
PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane
If you want to bring back your life as a kid, this is the gadget for you. PowerUp, a company is known for its tech-filled paper airplanes has come up with a cool smartphone-controlled airplane called POWERUP 3.0. If you are reading this is 2020 and beyond, you should check out their latest version which is POWERUP 4.0. This amazing paper airplane has a motor and a transmitter on its head, all on a piece of paper that could fly. Sounds unreal right?
Let us now have a look at how PowerUp drone works and how you can operate one
Fold It: Simply fold a piece of copier paper into a paper airplane
Attach It: Attach the Smart Module to your paper plane with the patented clips underneath the Smart Module.
Connect It: Start the app to connect to the Smart Module with your iPhone.
Fly It: Push throttle to full and launch the
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